Nice one get the ratepayers against it aswell.

I thought the suggestion came from MC, I'm pretty sure it was said that there would be plans produced and maybe a 3D model within 3 months, but then again that was a year or so since.I'm not convinced the new ground will materialise, When these new plans came it came from no where, it all seemed too convenient, how/why would plans be put together without the input form MC and CB, who on the council has the nouse to put all the facilities needed in a modern stadium? Who knows the clubs requirements? The parking issue shouldn't be a problem, Heath common is nearby, a load of Tarmac from the travellers on the common should sort that out.

Yes because ratepayers base their opinion on the content of this forum!

However big fan of the club I may be and redeveloping BV has been a long held dream of mine. But why should the ratepayer most of whom have no interest in our club get taken for a ride. That makes us no better than the rest of them.

I reckon the monies so far wasted by WMDC on these failed stadium developments could have secured the ground and probably redeveloped the main stand by now if used wisely.

It's an utter disgrace whether we end up with a ground or not.

I've got to admit, you've lost me.

How exactly will the ratepayers be affected by this development? Are Council Tax bills going up to directly support it? Have the council identified some service that needs cutting in order to service the govt. loan?

Honest questions - what have I missed?

Im lost also. Seems to me its being totally over baked.

That makes 3 of us that’s lost the plot on this one. I didn’t know ratepayers would be affected. Scrap the whole project please.

The project would create business rates from the additional buildings on the site.
The project would create jobs in the construction industry in the short term, and in other locations on site in the long-term,
The project would service the debt created by WMDC.
The project would improve the environment, commercially and visibly, of a grotty part of the city.
The project would create the continued impression that the city is vibrant and forward-thinking.
The project would allow the name of the city to be broadcast to the world, with a successful sports team representing its image.

Not allowing the project would show that the council is inept, morally and in terms of how it enforces its planning laws, and that the city is a dying force, even allowing its only sports team to leave.

Very good post! Lets see what Larry curly and mo have to say about that.

Exactly ! Scrap it now. Saves being disappointed later.;@)

Ok. Has anyone heard of an interest in selling shares? Trying to be careful.