Prescott to blow whistle on Reds'

The final say on Liverpool FC's plans for a super stadium on Stanley Park in Anfield has been given to Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott.

It is hoped that the clubs proposal for a 70,000 seater stadium on part of the Victorian park will replace the nearby current home of the Reds'. Liverpool FC's plans are as follows:
March. A regeneration plan will be published to show how the stadium fits into a plan for the regeneration of Anfield.
May. The club will formally lodge a planning application with the council for the new stadium. After this the councils planning committee has 16 weeks to reach a decision. If they give the plan the go-ahead, it will be submitted to John Prescott for approval.

If however the planning committee refuse consent the club will have the right to appeal. In that case Mr Prescott will also be the "referee" having to decide yes or no.

None of the 99 members of the council who are season ticket holders or regular fans at Anfield, will be allowed to vote. 9/01/2001

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