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[Ciggy]

EVERTON FC’S controversial move to Kirkby was today approved by councillors.

Knowsley Council’s planning committee voted 20-1 in favour of the £400m scheme which include a Tesco superstore and other high street shops.

They heard a range of objections from residents and businesses including fears of increased traffic, anti-social behaviour and job losses.

But they were convinced by Tesco’s claims that the scheme would transform Kirkby’s image and bring thousands of new jobs to the town.

The council’s decision will now be sent to the government which must decide whether to hold a public inquiry.


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Plans for Everton's proposed new stadium in Kirkby have received near-unanimous backing from Knowsley Borough Council (KBC).

The proposal, made jointly by Everton and Tesco, was passed by a 20-to-1 vote at a special meeting of the KBC planning committee on Monday.

The plans will now go before central government where a decision will be made over whether or not the scheme should be 'called-in' for an inquiry.

That decision is expected within three weeks.

Everton CEO Keith Wyness told evertonfc.com: "We are absolutely delighted with the outcome, and I think the fact the vote was in no way close - 20-to-1 - shows that the Knowsley Borough councillors are ready to embrace the regeneration of the Kirkby area.

"This is another major step forward for us as a football club as we seek to find a new home. The next big step comes in the form of trying to ensure the project is not 'called-in' for inquiry form the government.

"Hopefully, they will look at this decisive result and accept that the future of this project should be decided at a local rather than a national level."

[NANNY RED]

[Number 9]

Everytime I see Everton and tesco together I PMSL!

At least they wont have any problems shifting their season tickets now,tesco can do offers in store!
If you buy 2 tins of beans you get a free Everton season ticket.
Or you can buy a season ticket with 100 points on a tesco clubcard!

On a serious note,its good news!Hopefully it puts the groundshare idea to bed!

[Dundalk]

All the best now

BYE!!!

[Woollyback]

tara 

[Emerald Red]

So no stadium share?

[adamnbarrett]

bye bye -------------------------->

[ste123lfc]

The only problem is, they may well have a new stadium before us. Imagine the gloating from the bitters. It doesn't bare thinking about. Still, glad to see the back of the c*nts

[J*o*n*D*o*e]

went on bluebitter earlier tonight to see how they are taking the news, someone should post the number to the samaritans.

[andy_g]

The only problem is, they may well have a new stadium before us. Imagine the gloating from the bitters. It doesn't bare thinking about. Still, glad to see the back of the c*nts

they probably will have a new stadium before us, and a nice supermarket to go with it. i wouldn't be gloating, i'd be cringing with the shame of it.

[Owzat]

Maybe they're hoping shoppers at Tesco will go to games. You'll get vouchers in Tesco, one for every £10 spent and a free ST if you spend over £100

[redbeergoggles]

Id be happier if the bitters moved to West Kirby .