Residents to have a say on stadium plans

CONSULTATION TO HEAR COMMUNITY VIEWS IS UNDER WAY

- JOHN SCHEERHOUT

THE next phase of exciting plans to rebuild Old Trafford stadium and redevelop the surrounding area has been launched, with residents around the stadium being asked for their views Manchester United's proposed regeneration of Trafford Park could boost the UK economy by up to £7.3billion. United revealed at the Labour Party conference in September details about the project, which is centred on a new 100,000-capacity stadium.

Yesterday a new consultation exercise with people and businesses near the ground was unveiled.

The Old Trafford Regeneration project team is launching a survey 'to ensure the views of residents and community members are at the heart of the plans to regenerate the area, organisers said.