CONTROVERSIAL PLANS FOR ANFIELD GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD

Following August’s rejection to hold major events at Anfield, Liverpool were successful in a bid which means the 50,000 seater can now host non-sporting occasions.

It was decided by a committee that Liverpool had addressed the concerns, which allowed the club a two-year licence for these events. A short license allows for any new issues to be changed after the allotted time period.

However, a few issues have been raised about the plans. Local residents in the surrounding areas have expressed concerns relating to the disruptions that may be caused, such as anti-social behaviour, noise and parking. This has forced the Reds to re-think the plans through, following these powerful protests.

It was stated that a dedicated local resident liaison officer would be employed to deal precisely with any concerns the locals may have. Supplementary bins would also be added outside the stadium during the events.

Chief Operating Officer Andy Hughes highlighted the intention of the Planning Committee in creating a community fund for all the local neighbours, collecting all the cash the club would acquire from parking for these events.

But the locals were still not satisfied and stated that “it was too little, too late” from the club. There was a suggestion that the project will be put on hold until the club could demonstrate and convince its local residents.