Just out of interest can anyone on here with a bit more knowledge tell us what the situation is with the proposed plan to build a new stadium on green belt land? I know its the lateral property group that plan to build a long with retail units - Sounds very familiar.

A few Cas fans I have spoke to think it will be quite a smooth process, think they have had a few residents in the area objecting to the build.

Will be interesting to see if this has as many problems as Newmarket.

AFAIK the land the build is proposed for was the alternative the opposition were putting forward for NM.

As we've found out, nothing is straight forward when it comes to the planning process. 10 years would be the minimum time frame for such a project.

There canvassing for every one to sign for support of the proposed build,if it was as straight forward as they think a double decker bus full of T shirts wouldn't be needed.

Peter Box wants the new ground to be built at Cas. Therefore it will happen in record time. Box picks his cabinet members from the East and picks people who value the money they `earn ` from it, they do as he says as they fear been pushed of the gravy train. Whist ever the people of Wakefield keep returning Box and his cronies to power nothing will change, so nothing will change as the people of Wakefield will always vote Labour. Plus paid officials have to play to Boxs tune, remember Robin Foster getting sacked by Box at a cost of about £ 250,000 to the tax payer, Foster dared to srand up to Box. Rotten Borough

You appear very knowledgeable and I suppose have evidence to back it up or is it just a rant based on your own personal bias. I may be wrong but the last time I checked Castleford were still playing at their old ground and I haven't heard of any concrete developments on a new one.

It may just be a rant but, it is without doubt that Mr Box and 2 of our local MP's are very much on favour at the "Mend-a-hose Jungle" and there would certainly be a strong whiff of favouritism, should the development sail through without all of the hoops and hurdles that Newmarket has had.

Having said that, they seem to have their fair share of NIMBYS over there as well.

Was our proposal not approved by the council but called in by Mr Pickles delaying it by quite some time. The last time I heard Mr Pickles was not a strong Labour supporters or that of local government.

Peter Box at his finest at last months council meeting. Watch the video from 1hr 38m, see his arrogant response to a legitimate question from another councillor. www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-c ... CBgc_ldWCP

Peter Box at his finest at last months council meeting. Watch the video from 1hr 38m, see his arrogant response to a legitimate question from another councillor. www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-c ... CBgc_ldWCP

well, you know what to do come election time dont vote labour,hit them in the ballot box where it hurts.its the only thing they understand and its the only weapon we have.

Regardless of any political persuasion the behaviour of Mr Box in that video is truly appalling. He clearly holds the attitude that he is right and how dare anybody - especially the three UKIP members - challenge his knowledge and views.
This is the first time I have seen this bloke in action - my God !!!!!

Don't Know if any of you know but councillor Les Shaw (1 minute in) used to play for Cas

Never mind them what's happening with Newmarket/Belle Vue redevelopment? Thought action was planned sooner rather than later.