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Post by singupgas on Feb 26, 2024 19:24:15 GMT
Not sure anyone’s season ticket decision will be influenced by a stand that may or may not begin building in 2 seasons time but gaschat loves a conspiracy theory The atmosphere at the game on Saturday for most of the game was flat. There is quite a bit of talk on face book of fans not renewing season tickets. Maybe a good news story can help change the general feeling of 'Meh' at the moment? Of course, this club needs a pick me up, we almost had UWE, we were almost going to be moving to the FM...the club needs delivery eventually. Hopefully I'm wrong with things I have said previously, would love to see the owners deliver something "very impressive" as Bideford has suggested. 8k, great facilities and at least looking like a club that means business. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2024 19:27:03 GMT
Not sure anyone’s season ticket decision will be influenced by a stand that may or may not begin building in 2 seasons time but gaschat loves a conspiracy theory The atmosphere at the game on Saturday for most of the game was flat. There is quite a bit of talk on face book of fans not renewing season tickets. Maybe a good news story can help change the general feeling of 'Meh' at the moment? will need to be pretty flexible as a st holder next season. After the amount of childrens football that took preference over our Saturday fixtures there is the new sky deal for more televised games in div 1 that can moved from a 3pm k off |
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Post by peterparker on Feb 26, 2024 19:35:50 GMT
I'm feeling a bit cynical. Seems a bit of a coincidence that season tickets are on sale at the moment. "The design is almost completed. We can’t expose it to the public yet. We’ll have to talk to the council and discuss it with them and see what can and can’t be done. Once we go through that we will show it to the public, definitely." That seems a bit of an arse about backwards way of doing it. Surely you sit down with the council first and work out what and what cannot be done before you engage an organisation to create the plans? What can the council say if you don't show them ideas though? We have parameters to work within, regarding previously approved plans at The Mem site as a starting point. Get good people to draw some plans up and present them to the council and discuss |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2024 21:01:51 GMT
It's usually standard practice to have a pre planning application meeting with the planners for any major development, for some odd reason somebody at the club decided that one wasn't warranted for the South Stand and we all know that didn't go well, meaning we eventually had to resubmit the planning application.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2024 21:06:42 GMT
The atmosphere at the game on Saturday for most of the game was flat. There is quite a bit of talk on face book of fans not renewing season tickets. Maybe a good news story can help change the general feeling of 'Meh' at the moment? will need to be pretty flexible as a st holder next season. After the amount of childrens football that took preference over our Saturday fixtures there is the new sky deal for more televised games in div 1 that can moved from a 3pm k off It would be interesting to know how many fixtures are going to be moved from 3pm on a Saturday and when they are going to be played, or do the club just have to accept whatever day and time Sky decide for the live weekend games will be shown next season? |
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Post by gasify on Feb 26, 2024 21:50:24 GMT
It's usually standard practice to have a pre planning application meeting with the planners for any major development, for some odd reason somebody at the club decided that one wasn't warranted for the South Stand and we all know that didn't go well, meaning we eventually had to resubmit the planning application. At least twice. |
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Post by wider on Feb 26, 2024 22:45:52 GMT
It's usually standard practice to have a pre planning application meeting with the planners for any major development, for some odd reason somebody at the club decided that one wasn't warranted for the South Stand and we all know that didn't go well, meaning we eventually had to resubmit the planning application. At least twice. Horses for courses though. We put the application in for what we wanted and started building. Ultimately that worked and we were finished (almost) probably before we would even have had permission! UTG! |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2024 22:57:59 GMT
There was nothing stopping us putting in the correct application originally and still starting work?
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Post by percy on Feb 27, 2024 8:50:06 GMT
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Post by playtowin on Feb 27, 2024 9:02:54 GMT
As that "gap" was left in the south to help bind the south stand to a east stand development i would guess the following.
The current east stand will just be cloned either side. New seating will blend it in. The difference will be access into the stand from seating and not replicating the existing steps.
The current steps will go with new access into the stand created.
The current south stand will continue around the corner to mirror the south west seating.
The terrace will then be covered in seating all the way to the deadball line near the Thatchers end.
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Post by percy on Feb 27, 2024 9:15:37 GMT
As that "gap" was left in the south to help bind the south stand to a east stand development i would guess the following. The current east stand will just be cloned either side. New seating will blend it in. The difference will be access into the stand from seating and not replicating the existing steps. The current steps will go with new access into the stand created. The current south stand will continue around the corner to mirror the south west seating. The terrace will then be covered in seating all the way to the deadball line near the Thatchers end. pretty much my thoughts too. Tho the last one, I am hoping is more than just bolted on seats on current terrace as they would be awful for everyone. Steeper rake to the seats and safe standing if possible (with stairs all removed) |
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Post by Colyton Gas on Feb 27, 2024 9:26:04 GMT
Could have a few ex Prem grounds in L1 next season;Derby,Stoke,Bolton, QPR,Huddersfield, Reading,Wigan ,Blackpool etc.So pleased we have got rid of the three marquee stands.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Feb 27, 2024 9:39:55 GMT
It's usually standard practice to have a pre planning application meeting with the planners for any major development, for some odd reason somebody at the club decided that one wasn't warranted for the South Stand and we all know that didn't go well, meaning we eventually had to resubmit the planning application. I also assume that it only needs to be a concept design to start the discussions with the council before going onto the detailed designs |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Feb 27, 2024 9:43:33 GMT
I would think that the East Stand would need to be done properly - and by that I mean no "temporary" structures. We need excellent corporate facilities to compete with the inbreds and the cricket lot... if we do it on the cheap, we will still have the same turnover issues. I appreciate Mr Hussain's ambition though - certainly talks a decent game. Lets hope fans start getting behind him and treat him like we do with Wael. It'll be incredibly disappointing if the East stand is just going to be extended at either end. Yes its better than nothing but this is the best opportunity to build a proper main stand with hospitality, changing rooms etc. Of course it'll cost more but the long term benefits will be much greater than just bolting on a couple of odd shaped extensions either end of the existing structure. |
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Post by kentgas on Feb 27, 2024 10:27:07 GMT
And they are a Bristol based business. Started 30 years ago and the market leader in student housing. |
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Post by Sir Trevor on Feb 28, 2024 8:50:17 GMT
BREAKING NEWS
BCC Planning Approval guaranteed for the proposed East Stand.
72 conditions have been agreed in principle. More details will be shared in the medium term.
Among the less contentious conditions are the following:
(1). All those employed in the building process must be certified local residents aged under 36.
(2). All materials used in the process of construction must be wooden and/or recycled.
(3). The new stand must be clad in 50 shades of green. Including the 183 Solar panels.
(4). Two new forests must be created in the wider Bristol region, at Rovers expense, containing a varied mix of native trees.
(5). A Park and Ride facility must be opened in North East Bristol, funded by Bristol Rovers, which allows free travel to the ground.
(6). As of the start of the 2026/27 season the Home shirts will become green and white quarters.
(7). Local residents will be allowed to attend football matches at no expense.
(8). A community facility, including a nursery and a yoga centre, must be built and available at a massive discount to local residents.
(9). The existing stadium car park will only permit electric vehicles to enter and will also include a cycling hub for North Bristol.
(10). No alcohol will be available within the stadium. Locally brewed non- alcoholic drinks and Peckham spring water will be permitted.
Some of the other 62 conditions may be more contentious. But. Hey.
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Post by supergas on Feb 28, 2024 11:41:43 GMT
And they are a Bristol based business. Started 30 years ago and the market leader in student housing. The student housing market has to top out soon surely...? It seems like every other major development is either part or completely student accommodation...how much more does Bristol need and is the Mem the right location if there is a surplus...? |
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Post by chewbacca on Feb 28, 2024 11:51:30 GMT
And they are a Bristol based business. Started 30 years ago and the market leader in student housing. The student housing market has to top out soon surely...? It seems like every other major development is either part or completely student accommodation...how much more does Bristol need and is the Mem the right location if there is a surplus...? Disagree completely. Both Universities currently have students living up to an hour outside the city. |
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Post by supergas on Feb 28, 2024 12:03:58 GMT
The student housing market has to top out soon surely...? It seems like every other major development is either part or completely student accommodation...how much more does Bristol need and is the Mem the right location if there is a surplus...? Disagree completely. Both Universities currently have students living up to an hour outside the city. So has demand really increased what seems like six-eight times in the last 10 years...? It's an honest question, were there a lot looking for closer housing in 2014 or has demand really increased so sharply in the last decade? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 28, 2024 12:05:46 GMT
And they are a Bristol based business. Started 30 years ago and the market leader in student housing. The student housing market has to top out soon surely...? It seems like every other major development is either part or completely student accommodation...how much more does Bristol need and is the Mem the right location if there is a surplus...? It doesn't seem to be anywhere near topping out, at the moment, most of the student accommodation is only sufficient for first year students, after that they have to look at the private market and according to the Unite article there's less of that available, as private landlords sell up due to the interest rate rising and the Government changing the rules for private landlords. Whether it's viable to stick a limited number of student flats in a redeveloped East Stand is another matter. |
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