Post by Croc on Jun 20, 2017 23:19:45 GMT
Does this quote appear on the record anywhere? Is there a source for it?
Just looked back to that post on the date in question. I'll reproduce here what I said at the time. I still have the emails that I could match the names to:
Rob - I did this in the build up to the elections last year. These are the responses I received.
Labour Responses:
"Essentially, I am keen for the football club to return to Worcester, to play at Perdiswell as part of a wider sporting hub makes most sense and they need a fully complementary programme of community activity and engagement on that site. There may be difficulties with the detail of the plans but these are for discussion and resolution, They should not be reasons for the club not fulfilling the aspirations of its supporters."
"I can confirm that the City Council Labour group support the return of the football club to the city."
"In short I and the Labour Party want the Club back in Worcester. Perdiswell is the perfect place for the Football Club due to the available parking and infrastructure available. With the New pool also being put on the Site it would be a perfect fit for Worcester and put Perdiswell on the map for Sporting Events."
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Green Party Response:
"My colleague, Cllr Matthew Jenkins, and I have spoken with many residents in St. Stephen ward, the majority of whom have said that they oppose the idea of a football stadium being built on Perdiswell Park. Residents’ concerns and the loss of Park and Ride have convinced us that the park is not a suitable location for a football stadium.
We want Worcester City FC to be playing in Worcester, but the location has to be right."
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Conservative Responses:
"Councillor Geraghty is currently away from the office but he has asked me to thank you for your email on his behalf and confirm that as this is a 'live' planning application, (to be determined by the City Council), it would not be appropriate for him to comment ahead of the application being considered at Planning Committee which is the relevant decision making body.
Councillor Geraghty has asked me to thank you for taking the time to write to him, and if you require more information you may wish to make contact with Paul O'Connor the Authority's Development Manager."
"The difficulty you have with asking councillors on their views is it could put them in a prejudicial situation which will bar them from taking part on the planning process. I want to see Worcester City return to their home city but any site proposed will need to meet planning rules and for it to be viable and affordable to the club. Back in 2010 I voted in favour of the Nunnery Way site. That site met the planning conditions but the club couldn't afford to go ahead.
There some councillors who are using this to seek electoral support by promising a site that may not be deliverable (they too need to be careful to avoid being classed as prejudiced). Local Members (the ward where the proposed ground is to be based) are campaigning against the Perdiswell proposals because they have concerns on the impact of the development for local residents."
"The Perdiswell proposal is the subject of a live planning application it would be inappropriate for me to comment on that site specifically at this stage."
"Whilst I welcome the proposed Swimming pool and rebuild of the sports centre up at Perdisewell I am unable to make comment about a planning application that has been submitted to the city council."
"Thank you for your email.
I have since 2013 voiced my opposition against Worcester City Football Club Supporters Trust proposed Football Stadium together with six other proposed football pitches at Perdiswell.
To take way precious green open space enjoyed by the all ages from the young to the old for a football stadium is not in my view acceptable.
The impact on my constituents in St Stephen Ward will be serious especially those on Bilford Rd, Beech Ave Beech Ave North, Blanquettes Residential estate, Kingston Ave, Woodland Rd, Drovers Way Residential estate, Farm Close, Field Rd. If approved those roads will become a car park..
The site is dark at night. Adjacent to the Canal conservation corridor.
Lost views.
Lack of on site parking for cars and coaches.
Aditional traffic on an already very busy Bilford Road.
I did make a suggestion that they locate to Six Ways .
I would like the football club back to Worcester but not at Perdiswell.
My view is that they have chosen Perdiswell because Worcester City own the land and they think they can have it for free or a very cheap rent.
A recent survey undertaken in St Stephen ward 2014 indicated 80% against the football stadium.
Worcester News have featured this subject on many separate occasions in articles and the You Say comments page."
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I fear that any Tory response will be on the lines of "Can't comment as the plans are in planning system" etc.