Decision details

The report of the Corporate Manager Property was submitted advising Members on the proposed partial re-development of St James Park Stadium to improve the current playing and spectator facilities at the stadium.  The report also outlined the proposed mechanism for securing funding for the stadium.

The Leader highlighted the important and valuable work that Exeter City Football Club undertook in the local community and for young people in the city.

Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 18 November 2015 and its comments were reported.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)        the current condition of the stadium be noted and the proposals for an upgrade be supported;

(2)        the opportunity to facilitate the stadium improvements as part of a wider re-development of the St James Park stadium site and adjoining land be supported; and

(3)        the proposed mechanism for delivering improvements by way of disposing of land and recycling the consideration into stadium improvements be approved.

(In accordance with Standing Order no.43, Councillor Owen requested that his abstention from voting be recorded)