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Manchester United's plans for a new Old Trafford have taken another step after winning the unanimous support of the local authority.
Trafford Council officials last night unequivocally supported the plans, which could see a new stadium of 100,000 capacity in the heart of a vast regeneration program.
Now they will look for a “team of first class consultants” that will be in charge of “helping to shape a high profile strategic master plan for the regeneration of the area.”
On Saturday, the Government expressed its support for the scheme with Foreign Minister Rachel Reeves that described him as “a brilliant example” of his plans to promote economic growth.
And in addition, now an important support from the Trafford Council has come, which will be key to a project that they think will be “transformer.”
At a meeting of the City Council in the shadows of Old Trafford, a brief debate on the plans, which officials believe that they will add £ 7.3 billion to the economy and will provide more than 90,000 jobs and 15,000 homes, were held before the Green light in the form of a verbal vote.
Man United's plans for a new stadium have taken a big step forward after the support of the local authority
United is expected to advance with a new stadium and demolish Old Trafford
United will finance any stadium development. However, the support of public agencies for infrastructure around the broader regeneration is needed and would include transport and housing.
A decision is expected on whether to build a new 100,000 capacity house or restore the existing stadium and add around 14,000 seats to take it to 87,000 at the end of the season.
Currently, those involved are working towards a new stadium after a recommendation of a working group that includes Gary Neville, the mayor of the great Manchester Andy Burnham and the Supreme London 2012 Lord Coe.
The meeting heard that the plans would be “huge for the area”, with a councilor who describes the plans as “one of the biggest efforts of the Trafford Council that has embarked.” The perspective of a new stadium was also broadcast, called 'Wembley of the North', hosting international football.
Coun Liz Patel, Executive Member of Economics and Regeneration in the Trafford Council, said: 'I am delighted that these plans have been approved by the Council Executive. As the report says, this is one of the most important opportunities for urban renewal in Trafford and the results will be excellent for the surrounding area and region.
'This is an enormously exciting project that works with our private partners and developers, we will seek to create thousands of new houses, new neighborhoods and a world class environment for Manchester United Stadium.
“Together with Manchester United, the combined authority of the Great Manchester and the City of Salford, we will make sure that these plans will benefit everyone, including local residents, companies and football fans.”
