New south / south west stand

This is unique to Bristol Rovers!. I lived close to Ashton gate after moving from the inner city. There was a lot of middle class people moving into the chessels and Southville from the home counties. But they embraced the football / rugby club hence NO opposition.

I know of people who live in Cardiff and say the same that middle class people are moving in . However : on the whole they embrace the football / rugby clubs. Hence very little opposition.

This group are totally different and are well organised and versatile in hoping from one group to another. I say again there is NO football club in the England who face this level of opposition.

How do I know ? Read the Areofilm guide to football grounds or the editions by Duncan Adams in the last 20 years . Accrington Stanley : A.F.C Wimbledon and US was the only three teams who haven't built a stand in 20 years .

Also I bet the level of objections will surpass the last even though the club have been talking via Emma Edwards for nearly 9 months.



Edit.

Since the Duncan Adams edition 2018 . Wimbledon have built a new stadium ( 2020) and Accrington a new stand ( 2021).

There is absolutely zero doubt that we are one of the most ridiculously underdeveloped clubs in the country in terms of facilities. However frustrating that fact is we have a unique history and set of circumstances that go well beyond the objections of Joanne at number 34. 

You are correct. No one knows who the residents are. Although they can afford a £300K to £500K house. Of course they can have a opinion and planning will decide if those objections carry any weight.

It seems to be the general theme running through the objections is that it is more to do with the general concerns about Rovers (Travel, parking, disruption and rowdiness).

I do think it is a valid point that the residents have moved in since rovers have been playing at the Mem. They knew what it would be like ( or if they did any research they would have known). That's not to say they can't be upset by it but it does mean that the south stand development doesn't really add to any of this so isn't a valid planning consideration. 

I think in general there should be a transport plan for getting in and out of the ground. I think if we went any higher on capacity then it would be reasonable that some of the closest local roads became resident only parking on match days.

I also do accept that i wouldn't be happy if a massive new structure was built at the end of my garden. 

Can’t believe these objectors keep bringing up the same nonsense about traffic & parking, out of 365 days probably less than 30 days, will the stadium be used.
I live close to a school & for around 200 days a year, if I drive off early in the morning, I can rarely park close to my property because of parents dropping off or collecting their children or school visitor’s parking outside, but I accept it because I knew the school was there when I bought my house & realised there would always be associated issues.
The Mem as been a sports ground for over 100 years, long before any of the objectors brought there properties & like me should accept it.
Less than 15 minutes walk away in the same Ashley Down Ward, Gloucestershire CC stage England international cricket matches & the odd concert, but I never hear the same traffic & parking issues being raised, this group of protesters are either anti football or anti Bristol Rovers FC.

Don't intend to but probably being flippant as feel it really won't make any difference will it? I'm much more interested in reading the constructive sharing of information when it arises.  

You cant win with local residents. Made a fuss when we planned to sell to Sainsbury's, now unhappy with a piddly stand being built.

they certainly won't show any interest or want to affiliate to the club when the post and other media outlets call us bristols blue collar club.they would rather drive up to Gloucester to watch stale minces team

Pretty sure people can move where they like in this country and it’s not an offence. Also as far as I’m aware there’s nothing to say you have to support the local football club.

That said , they seem to be a sad bunch of professional moaners 😀

I have noticed that the roads around many stadiums around the country are designated NO PARKING on Match Days.

Chelsea and Luton Town are good examples.

In a spirit of co-operation I suggest that the area of ALTON ROAD nearest the stadium and the area of FILTON AVENUE close to The Mem be two prime examples of roads to be closed on match days. This would also include the three short entrance areas from FILTON AVENUE into the stadium. How selfish are those people who place their trailers in these spaces on a semi-permanent basis?

Closing these areas to cars on match days would be of real benefit in terms of traffic flow and the health and safety of spectators.

I also suggest that serious consideration be given to reopening the stadium entrance on ALTON ROAD. It was open in the past when Bristol Shoguns were at The Mem. It was also due to be reopened as part of the Sainsbury's planning application.

These and other radical proposals have not been given much attention. It is time that the newcomers within the local community accept that they live beside a asset of considerable community value and engage in a positive and responsible way with a very long established Bristol institution.

Is it really acceptable that Bristol Rovers are aggressively opposed by a small, privileged and entitled elite whatever they attempt to do?