City stadium plan gains support

Published : 28 Oct 2009 12:15:01

Plans for a new £65m football stadium in Ashton Vale could be a step closer after planners recommended that Bristol City Council approve the scheme.Bristol City FC are hoping to replace their Ashton Gate base with a new 30,000-seater home nearby. The council's development control committee will discuss the plan at its meeting on 4 November. It said approval was conditional on the club withdrawing plans for new housing to be built along with the stadium. The club will also be expected to ad.... read more