Bristol Rovers' move to a new stadium took a massive step forward today as the government said it would not block the redevelopment of the club's current home. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has decided not to delay the application by Sainsbury's to build a new supermarket on the site of the Memorial Stadium for further scrutiny. A message from Rovers chairman Nick Higgs published on the club's website this evening said: "I am pleased to confirm that Bristol City Council have been informed by the Secretary of State that he has approved the decision to grant planning permission to J Sainsbury’s for a mixed use development on our existing site. "This is great news as we move one step closer to making a reality of our dream for a new stadium at the UWE Campus."
WOW......was getting 'a bit worried' Well done all concerned. OnWARDs and upWARDs. Put that in your pipe Lansdown and smoke it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for the heads up p49 on the other thread about this as i wouldnt of found out until someone said at the ground as i didnt see the news and was about to log off after playing with the kids on citys board fantastic news and lets home some twat dont burn this one down! creates tons of jobs! bring in the workmen nowwwwwww please log in to view this image
Excellent news all round, you'll have a stunning ground and you're right Captain Jack, the scope for job creation in the construction and retail sectors is absolutely huge.
