🚨 Villagers vs. Marshfield FC: The Showdown Over a New Stand! ⚽️🛑
Hey neighbours! 🚜 Tensions are brewing in Newport as Marshfield Football Club reveals plans for a new 100-seater stand next to its pitch! But don’t worry, it’s not turning into Anfield anytime soon. 🏟️
Here’s the scoop: some locals are raising eyebrows, worried that the new stand might shift the community vibe of their shared playing fields. 🏞️ They see it as a potential tilt towards a specialised football venue rather than a multi-use community space they cherish.
🔍 Planning wiz, Adam Foote, assures everyone that the stand, resting between dugouts, won’t encroach on nearby homes. It’s all about helping the club climb the league ladder with the required “formalised” seating. Yet, the fields will remain open community grounds—no exclusive club claims! 🚷
Cllr Allan Screen, speaking for those objecting, emphasised the site’s mission as a communal resource, not just for football. He says it’s crucial to maintain balance and avoid one activity overshadowing others. ⚖️
While some councillors empathised with the villagers’ parking and traffic worries, others, like Cllr John Reynolds, pointed out the daily activities won’t change—just a minor shift in where fans sit! 🪑
In the end, the committee decided to grant permission, with a few conditions like improving the pathway to the new stand. 🚧 Now, all that’s left is for the club to secure landowner consent from Newport City Council.
Stay tuned, Marshfield, and let us know your thoughts! Is this a goal-worthy move or an own goal? 🌟⬇️
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