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A couple of extracts from Falmer Parish Council newsletter.
FALMER PARISH COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE
MARCH 2008
STADIUM PRESENTATION
“The presentation in January was well attended. The football club seemed to be confident of starting work this Autumn. They wish to put their plans on display for villagers to look at and so the village hall is booked for Friday evening April 25th. They are also trying to cut costs. They are looking at ways of reducing the amount of steel in the roof and building. They are negotiating locally on where to move the huge quantities of excavated earth in an attempt to keep transport costs down and reduce lorry movements in and out of Village Way.
However, disconcertingly, it was announced that proposals are being made for further development at the site of Brighton’s City College. The Head of the College Mr Philip Frier gave details of the City College’s aim to build a construction skills centre next door to the stadium. From the start of the stadium application (2001) we were assured that the site was for a stand-alone football stadium and there were no proposals to have more development. Now we find, before any building has even begun, that more development is planned. It has no approval from the Secretary of State. We are currently investigating the proposals and think that this is a way for the football club to defray some of the building costs as well as having future guaranteed income from rent. Martin Perry chief executive of BHA football club is also chair of governors at City College. It is a disturbing fact.
This proposed City College development is using the argument of education opportunities for 16-18 year olds being linked with the “power of football”. In other words Mr Frier says disillusioned youngsters will see it as “cool” to attend a further education centre linked with a football stadium. Brighton and Hove City Council were hoping that the redevelopment of City College at Pelham Street near Brighton Station was a way of regenerating that part of Brighton. There will have to be a convincing argument made by City College to move away from this planning policy.”
BUS SHELTER
We are looking into the cost of a new bus shelter at Knights Gate. A modern, practical one costs about £2,000+VAT + installation. If we get our costs back from our High Court challenge we might have the funds to buy one but the Treasury Solicitor has yet to decide on this even though we applied 18 months ago.
I am getting the impression that they are going to object to everything that saves money in the building of the stadium and the financial viability of the running of the stadium. It makes it all the more important that when called, we write in letters of support. Whats your views?
FALMER PARISH COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE
MARCH 2008
STADIUM PRESENTATION
“The presentation in January was well attended. The football club seemed to be confident of starting work this Autumn. They wish to put their plans on display for villagers to look at and so the village hall is booked for Friday evening April 25th. They are also trying to cut costs. They are looking at ways of reducing the amount of steel in the roof and building. They are negotiating locally on where to move the huge quantities of excavated earth in an attempt to keep transport costs down and reduce lorry movements in and out of Village Way.
However, disconcertingly, it was announced that proposals are being made for further development at the site of Brighton’s City College. The Head of the College Mr Philip Frier gave details of the City College’s aim to build a construction skills centre next door to the stadium. From the start of the stadium application (2001) we were assured that the site was for a stand-alone football stadium and there were no proposals to have more development. Now we find, before any building has even begun, that more development is planned. It has no approval from the Secretary of State. We are currently investigating the proposals and think that this is a way for the football club to defray some of the building costs as well as having future guaranteed income from rent. Martin Perry chief executive of BHA football club is also chair of governors at City College. It is a disturbing fact.
This proposed City College development is using the argument of education opportunities for 16-18 year olds being linked with the “power of football”. In other words Mr Frier says disillusioned youngsters will see it as “cool” to attend a further education centre linked with a football stadium. Brighton and Hove City Council were hoping that the redevelopment of City College at Pelham Street near Brighton Station was a way of regenerating that part of Brighton. There will have to be a convincing argument made by City College to move away from this planning policy.”
BUS SHELTER
We are looking into the cost of a new bus shelter at Knights Gate. A modern, practical one costs about £2,000+VAT + installation. If we get our costs back from our High Court challenge we might have the funds to buy one but the Treasury Solicitor has yet to decide on this even though we applied 18 months ago.
I am getting the impression that they are going to object to everything that saves money in the building of the stadium and the financial viability of the running of the stadium. It makes it all the more important that when called, we write in letters of support. Whats your views?
:falmerspi