Man United plans for 'Wembley of the North' receive green light from local authority as they unanimously back project with key decision makers leaning towards new 100k stadium
Man United plans for 'Wembley of the North' receive green light from local authority as they unanimously back project with key decision makers leaning towards new 100k stadium
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Manchester United's plans for a new Old Trafford have taken another step forward after winning unanimous support from the local authority. Officials at Trafford council last night unequivocally backed the plans, which could see a new 100,000-capacity stadium at the heart of a vast regeneration programme.
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They will now seek a 'top class consultant team' that will be charged with 'helping to shape a high-profile strategic masterplan for the regeneration of the area'. On Saturday, government voiced their support for the scheme with Chancellor Rachel Reeves describing it as 'a shining example' of their plans to promote economic growth.
And further, important support has now arrived from Trafford council, who will be key to a project they believe will be 'transformational'. At a town hall meeting in the shadows of Old Trafford a short debate on the plans – which officials believe will add £7.3bn to the economy and provide more than 90,000 jobs and 15,000 homes – was held before the green light was given in the shape of a verbal vote.
Man United's plans for a new stadium have taken a big step forward after support from the local authority. United are expected to press ahead with a new stadium and demolish Old Trafford. United will fund any stadium development. However, support from public bodies is needed for infrastructure around the wider regeneration and would include transport and housing.
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