Martyn Hocking Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 My understanding is that the secretary of state had 21 days from February 10th to decide whether or not to 'call in' the new stadium plans for a public inquiry. Assuming the clock started running on the morning of February 11th, that means he/she will have to announce an intention to do that this week (Thursday March 4th, I think). If nothing is announced by this time next week I assume the club has overcome this potential hurdle and has 'only' got to sort out access issues with North Somerset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 My understanding is that the secretary of state had 21 days from February 10th to decide whether or not to 'call in' the new stadium plans for a public inquiry. Assuming the clock started running on the morning of February 11th, that means he/she will have to announce an intention to do that this week (Thursday March 4th, I think). If nothing is announced by this time next week I assume the club has overcome this potential hurdle and has 'only' got to sort out access issues with North Somerset. Lets hope your right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark43 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Good news, fingers crossed! Unfortunatley I have zero confidence in North Somerset council to make the right decision, or even a fair one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Good news, fingers crossed! Unfortunatley I have zero confidence in North Somerset council to make the right decision, or even a fair one. I get the feeling NSC will wait till it is approved.. if it is they won't stand in the way as they know with an appeal that they will end up losing and having to pay costs for both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff65 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I get the feeling NSC will wait till it is approved.. if it is they won't stand in the way as they know with an appeal that they will end up losing and having to pay costs for both sides. BCFC asked for a delay on the delayed committee meeting and said in the last published letter that they were looking for a decision in April/May from NSC. We also have to wait for the town and village application due to be decided end of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich i e Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 My understanding is that the secretary of state had 21 days from February 10th to decide whether or not to 'call in' the new stadium plans for a public inquiry. Assuming the clock started running on the morning of February 11th, that means he/she will have to announce an intention to do that this week (Thursday March 4th, I think). If nothing is announced by this time next week I assume the club has overcome this potential hurdle and has 'only' got to sort out access issues with North Somerset. Why would you want 12,000 fans rattling atound in a 30,000 stadium, would be a start for the inquiry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tales From The Front Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Why would you want 12,000 fans rattling atound in a 30,000 stadium, would be a start for the inquiry I bet people used to say that about Ashton Gate in the dark 4th Divison days...I can hear it now...."4,500 rattling around in a stadium of 30,000, we'd be better off selling up to clear the debts and share Twerton Park".......marvelous NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Why would you want 12,000 fans rattling around in a 30,000 stadium Because we can make HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of £s from hospitality/boxes. Bigger picture. BCAGFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich i e Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Because we can make HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of £s from hospitality/boxes. Bigger picture. BCAGFC Good point, but Coventry atmosphere here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Good point, but Coventry atmosphere here we come. Another good point but if the Eastenders get organised (not sure if a few of the main men want to though) then it shouldn't make much difference. BCAGFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Another good point but if the Eastenders get organised (not sure if a few of the main men want to though) then it shouldn't make much difference. BCAGFC Singing sections! Easy. Mark out areas of the stadium for the singers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Good point, but Coventry atmosphere here we come. Play entertaining football = good atmosphere,more support. Playing the type of football we are now = poor atmosphere, less support. Entertainment being the key word!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 OK, so either I got my maths wrong or there isn't going to be any 'government inquiry' into the new stadium, because by my reckoning the 21-day time limit passed yesterday with no word from the secretary of state. Would be good to hear something official on this either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Why does everyone think moving ground will be the same atmosphere. It wont. Talk to any cardiff fan for example, none will say the new stadium is the same as the old one atmosphere wise. I doubt any fan with a new bowl ground will say the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityhead Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I noticed in the week that NSC passed plans for expansion of Lulsgate despite huge protests - simply because it would raise extra income. They can obviously be bought, so SL just needs to sweeten the pot. Perhaps he asked for an extension to the time scale s he can transfer some funds over to Liam Fox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Why does everyone think moving ground will be the same atmosphere. It wont. Talk to any cardiff fan for example, none will say the new stadium is the same as the old one atmosphere wise. I doubt any fan with a new bowl ground will say the same. If everything is organised properly (eg: tell people where to get season tickets in the new stadium etc, etc) then the damage can be limited but the fans have to actually want to do it. I get the impression that the majority of eastenders don't want to make the effort, which is a shame because they would gain extra numbers from the atyeo. And I would refer you to my signature below...... BCAGFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Stoke seem to make a reasonable noise at their ground.. that was new only 10 or so years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Why does everyone think moving ground will be the same atmosphere. It wont. Talk to any cardiff fan for example, none will say the new stadium is the same as the old one atmosphere wise. I doubt any fan with a new bowl ground will say the same. Are you suggesting that our potential new ground will be a bowl? I don't believe it is, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Haven't North Somerset Council delayed their decision on the access road until after the general election? So we're going to have to wait a bit longer yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I noticed in the week that NSC passed plans for expansion of Lulsgate despite huge protests - simply because it would raise extra income. They can obviously be bought, so SL just needs to sweeten the pot. Perhaps he asked for an extension to the time scale s he can transfer some funds over to Liam Fox! You can't seriously be suggesting that an honest, up-standing politician like Liam Fox would accept a bribe would you? Where on Earth would you get an idea that he'd accept money unlawfully? Tut, disgusting to make such a statement like that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezOfCity Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I was with the mayor of bristol earlier today for a youth parliament thing, he seemed fairly positive about the stadium as did the head of the council so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave60 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Good news, fingers crossed! Unfortunatley I have zero confidence in North Somerset council to make the right decision, or even a fair one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave60 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Good news, fingers crossed! Unfortunatley I have zero confidence in North Somerset council to make the right decision, or even a fair one. Who would have thought they would give approval to the Bristol Airport expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityhead Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 You can't seriously be suggesting that an honest, up-standing politician like Liam Fox would accept a bribe would you? Where on Earth would you get an idea that he'd accept money unlawfully? Tut, disgusting to make such a statement like that ! Only a question guv - I wouldn't have the guts to suggest such a thing Anyway, can't keep chatting on here, got my expenses to cook, I mean complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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