Stadium Decision

Smiffy · Dec 21, 2006

The stadium plans will be decided by SBC and RDC on Jan 24th and 25th 2007, with a 2pm start...

Check out the Echo for more..

Xàbia Shrimper · Dec 21, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,09:38)]The stadium plans will be decided by SBC and RDC on Jan 24th and 25th 2007, with a 2pm start...

Check out the Echo for more..

And for those who are not entirely capable of checking out the Echo, anyone care to elucidate further?

sufccolchester · Dec 21, 2006

Why not try the Echo website?
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/
It's not quite the same but it has most of the news.

Uncle Leo · Dec 21, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,08:38)]The stadium plans will be decided by SBC and RDC on Jan 24th and 25th 2007, with a 2pm start...

Check out the Echo for more..

A 'yes' would be a most welcome birthday present. That and the Sugababes coming round my house to do a stripogram.

Pubey · Dec 21, 2006

excellent news, hopefully sussex by the sea and draft shrimper can give us some kind of indication for how the project will progress from this stage... i.e. when will i see a digger at fossets farm!

sufccolchester · Dec 21, 2006

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Quote[/b] (sufccolchester @ Dec. 21 2006,09:25)]Why not try the Echo website?
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/
It's not quite the same but it has most of the news.

...but it does take a while to update. Just looked and it doesn't seem to mention the dates - yet.

Smiffy · Dec 21, 2006

It’s make or break month for Southend United’s £25 million planned new satadium at Fossetts Farm.
The 22,000 seater stadium will be discussed by Southend Council’s Development Control Committee at a special meeting scheduled for 2pm on January 24th 2007.
The meeting will also decide on the clubs proposals for a new supermarket and housing on the existing Roots Hall site, which will help to pay for the new arena.
A day later Rochford District Council’s committee will decide on plans for the car parking and new training ground next to the stadium, in the green belt.
If the plans are agreed then work on the project could begin in April or May 2007.
Sarah Tanburn, Southend Council’s interim director of enterprise, said they had a few “issues”, mostly concerning transport that still needed to be resolved with the club, she said “We hope these will be in place and we are working towards this date to move this important scheme forward as soon as possible”
Town Clerk Rob Tinlin said because the plans for Roots Hall marked a departure from the local development plan, the proposals would have to be referred to the Government Office For Eastern England. He added “There could be a delay if the two plans were called in for a public enquiry, or the Government delays making a decision.
However Ron Martin was confident the plans would go through without any hiccups. He added “As the proposals are not issues of regional or national importance, then I see no reason why the plans should not be rubber stamped”. “If we get planning consents we should be on-site in April or May, I am also pleased that Rochford Council has given it’s support to the principle of the new stadium, and I am hoping for a positive result at their meeting”.

Jam_Man · Dec 21, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Uxbridge Shrimper @ Dec. 21 2006,09:26)]

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,08:38)]The stadium plans will be decided by SBC and RDC on Jan 24th and 25th 2007, with a 2pm start...

Check out the Echo for more..

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A 'yes' would be a most welcome birthday present. That and the Sugababes coming round my house to do a stripogram.

Eh ? You bought yourself a stripogram and you want Sugababes to come round and do him ?

Whatever floats your boat, its your birthday!

Was hoping for an earlier decision but only a month to wait.

For me personally that decision makes or breaks this season. I can take relegation and not winning the league cup (

) if the stadium gets agreed.
Will be a huge downer if it doesnt.

Smiffy · Dec 21, 2006

I've got a feeling it won't be decided on this date...

Jam_Man · Dec 21, 2006

A council dragging out a decision ? Cant believe thats ever happened before!

Smiffy · Dec 21, 2006

Add your comments guys...

This is your last chance to show your support..

So ALL of you, please make the effort to leave a message..

Echo

Uncle Leo · Dec 21, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,08:38)]The stadium plans will be decided by SBC and RDC on Jan 24th and 25th 2007, with a 2pm start...

Check out the Echo for more..

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A 'yes' would be a most welcome birthday present. That and the Sugababes coming round my house to do a stripogram.

Click to expand...

Eh ? You bought yourself a stripogram and you want Sugababes to come round and do him ?

Whatever floats your boat, its your birthday!

Maybe I should have used the word 'perform' rather than do...

Smiffy · Dec 22, 2006

Come on lads and lasses, leave your messages....

DTS · Dec 22, 2006

I get a lift to home games with a friend and his Dad who both sit in the East Stand. They sit next to a councillor for Southend and this councillor is meant to be very in the know.

Anyway he said it is pretty much a formaility it will be approved. Rochford CC have got minimal objections and Ron Martins presentation won him many friends on the council.

I am told it is good as approved but not wanting to tempt thigns we will have to see I guess..

C C Csiders · Dec 22, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Dave the Shrimper @ Dec. 22 2006,10:26)]I get a lift to home games with a friend and his Dad who both sit in the East Stand. They sit next to a councillor for Southend and this councillor is meant to be very in the know.

Anyway he said it is pretty much a formaility it will be approved. Rochford CC have got minimal objections and Ron Martins presentation won him many friends on the council.

I am told it is good as approved but not wanting to tempt thigns we will have to see I guess..

Well, that's done it then. Thanks a lot DtS!

Now get over to the Pub and post a "which ginga bird would you do if a fully loaded sawn-off shotgun was held at your head" thread.

Interpol Shrimper · Dec 22, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,10:02)]Town Clerk Rob Tinlin said because the plans for Roots Hall marked a departure from the local development plan, the proposals would have to be referred to the Government Office For Eastern England. He added “There could be a delay if the two plans were called in for a public enquiry, or the Government delays making a decision.

Anybody else get worried when they read this paragraph?

C C Csiders · Dec 22, 2006

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,10:02)]Town Clerk Rob Tinlin said because the plans for Roots Hall marked a departure from the local development plan, the proposals would have to be referred to the Government Office For Eastern England. He added “There could be a delay if the two plans were called in for a public enquiry, or the Government delays making a decision.

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Anybody else get worried when they read this paragraph?

Yep. Town Clerks who needs 'em.

The chances of this undoubtedly grey man, in a grey suit, with a poor excuse for a beard, wearing bicycle clips (I've never seen him, but would bet this months salary on him looking exactly like that) liking football is ZERO.

C C Csiders · Dec 22, 2006

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Quote[/b] (glasgowsufc @ Dec. 22 2006,10:40)]

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,10:02)]Town Clerk Rob Tinlin said because the plans for Roots Hall marked a departure from the local development plan, the proposals would have to be referred to the Government Office For Eastern England. He added “There could be a delay if the two plans were called in for a public enquiry, or the Government delays making a decision.

Click to expand...

Anybody else get worried when they read this paragraph?

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Yep. Town Clerks who needs 'em.

The chances of this undoubtedly grey man, in a grey suit, with a poor excuse for a beard, wearing bicycle clips (I've never seen him, but would bet this months salary on him looking exactly like that) liking football is ZERO.

Just had a search and I was dead right (see link, and see what Mr Tinlin thinks is good value). Where do I pick up my winnings?

Mr Boring Town Clerk

jays_237 · Dec 22, 2006

you cant see if hes wearing bicycle clips in that photo though, lol

Interpol Shrimper · Dec 22, 2006

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Quote[/b] (glasgowsufc @ Dec. 22 2006,10:40)]

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Quote[/b] (Smiffy @ Dec. 21 2006,10:02)]Town Clerk Rob Tinlin said because the plans for Roots Hall marked a departure from the local development plan, the proposals would have to be referred to the Government Office For Eastern England. He added “There could be a delay if the two plans were called in for a public enquiry, or the Government delays making a decision.

Click to expand...

Anybody else get worried when they read this paragraph?

Click to expand...

Yep. Town Clerks who needs 'em.

The chances of this undoubtedly grey man, in a grey suit, with a poor excuse for a beard, wearing bicycle clips (I've never seen him, but would bet this months salary on him looking exactly like that) liking football is ZERO.

Click to expand...

Just had a search and I was dead right (see link, and see what Mr Tinlin thinks is good value). Where do I pick up my winnings?

Mr Boring Town Clerk

You couldn't have got a more stereotypical council person if you had tried. The sort of person who commits their whole life to "public service" but in all reality only works for the council so they can hide themselves away from the real world. Having witnessed this first hand, it some strange kind of institutionalism.

We're f**ked then if he's got anything to do with it