Campaigners united against plans to build Grimsby Town's new stadium off Peaks Parkway

“wiesh,

Sorry, wrong thread.”

“wiesh,

I see you didn't like my reply to your post then. Too near the truth?”

“We've just handed our first petition in to NELC. Collected in only 7 days from local residents, allotment holders and Crematorium users. Over 500 names......but we've only just started. We do have an online petition which already has over 150 names as well, but if you see any of us out and about in your area over the next few months please just give us a wave and sign the petition.

Say NO to GTFC's proposed stadium and retail development at the end of Weelsby Ave.”

“sazzyroo,

You are 'talking out of the back of your head, boy."

Of course no-body wants it near them, not even the people where BP is now.

And your, " the locals are already used to it," so that makes it OK then? That is just to stupid for words and shows your ignorance.

I don't know what hole you climbed out of, but you need to go back, and quick, and never to 'pop up' again.”

“I think if you look on google maps at the whole of Grimsby and the size of the current ground its clear to see that the peaks parkway area is just about perfect with a minimum disruption to most people with access from peaks parkway itself. It's worth having a look at the size of the area they are on about using and comparing it to where it is now and it hard to argue why it isn't a good place to have it. Of course some of the people near weelsby road may contest it and Great Coates also looked a good spot but looking at an aerial view there is no real reason why this should be rejected.”

“Grantyy,

I dont wish to insult you or your opinions but how can you honestly think a large scale commercial developement will increase property prices in what is a very nice residential area? Property will be instantly devalued and people will struggle to sell if they wish. I have recently purchased a property in this area and had I known about this proposed developement I never would have bought in this location. Even if the main access for vehicles is from the Parkway the only pedestrian access is via Weelsby Avenue, I dont want increased traffic pedestrian or vehicle down what is already a very busy road. I certainly dont want the football yobs hanging around ( I know not all football fans are yobs but unfortunately the game does attract them)

Its also not just about the football activity but the retail activity 24/7 and the fact as many people including myself have previously stated - why build on green fields... far more suitable brown field sites!

It strikes me football supporters are in a selfish minority whos only goal is to get what they want and screw everyone else.

I also totally agree Bludell Park is in a totally unsuitable residential location.”

“I know where Blundell Park is jack_knife' i used to live at the back of it! if you read what i wrote why dont they knock it down and rebuild because no one wants it building near them, saves money not havig to do planning permission and it doesnt change the status quo so all the buisnesses around it keep there trade and all the locals are already used to it. Cant they see no one wants it near them lowering their house price - let it stay where it is!!!”

“All you NIMBYS...what about the long suffering residents in the current grounds area who regularly have to put up with cars blocking the streets and ruining our lives. Dont give me the " you knew it was there when you bought it" mantra because traffic has increased dramatically over the years.
You are all quite happy to drive your cars out of your drives and then come and ruin our lives so get over it.
The ground needs to move and as long as you dont get cars blocking you in, whats the problem or is it one rule for you and another for us.”

“Good morning Grantyy

Please accept my sincerest apologies for not making myself clear. My statement "very low grade" was not intended as an insult, merely a statement of fact.

If Mr Fenty spent less money on trying to develop a new football ground and more money on trying to develop a new football team. there might actually be a need for a new stadium, or maybe that idea isn't profitable enough for Mr Fenty.

Were you at the match against Barton Town Old Boys last Saturday? I'm still interested to know what the attendance was.”

“Ernie Brown are you for real, very low grade football club! is there really any need for insults here? I for one think that website projecting a guy who obviously loves himself (posted his own link and have you seen the photos) is likely fake after these comments, anyone involved in politics or chairman/president of several local groups would surely be much more tactful and also respectful of many of the areas people that do support the club. I have posted previously and not felt any need to throw down somebody else's points, I respect that people have their own opinions but clearly Mr Brown doesn't (ah maybe he really is playing at politics!) attempting to strong arm these proposals by signing up petitions can easily be counteracted by the fans of the club who have to realise that no matter where the proposals for the ground are set there will always be opposition, now as Mr Ernie Brown seems to only be interested in insulting our club and fans along with the ignorant stunt of growth of our area and an institution which is not just a huge part of our local history but also a massive part of the local community, he has shown no interest in suggesting alternatives sites for the ground which would have shown that he is simply opposed to this particular proposal but that clearly doesn't seem to be the case, he is opposed to the club itself! I mean he actually mocks an honest comment from Scott or Hurst when they admitted the Barton game had been tough, that's football mate, you clearly have never been to a game or you'd quickly understand that the trouble you associate with the sport is non existent, I posted earlier regarding the positive effect that the club surely has on the areas youth and community as a whole, one of today's biggest conundrums for local authorities is providing the youth of today with places to go and things to do! well GTFC is a huge part of the remedy to that problem.
The fans of GTFC could easily pull in 5000 signatures, double that given time and there is no way that building the ground in this area will have a big impact on the people who live in this area, a football match lasts 90 mins plus 15 mins for half time, traditionally set on a Sataurday afternoon or maybe a Tuesday night, playing an equal amount of away games that makes 23 league games per season,with traffic routed along the parkway this would have very little impact on residents lives as they are now, I really do not see an issue and if there were land near me i'd actually expect an increase in my house value if anything with the locality of a sports stadium and retail facilities, the noise from the ground would be minimal, league games alone would mean around 40 mins (39.8 to be precise) per week of noise over 52 weeks, cup games and friendlies again many of which would be away will often draw a much lower support.
Those figures may surprise a few people though the most transparrent and accurate way to look at it is to overestimate the impact and say as I did earlier, 3 to 4 hours maximum per fortnight with 3 months break.
Stadiums nowadays are designed to keep as much of the noise inside, I live 4 minutes away from the ground right now and on the occasions that I hadn't been able to get to the match I rarely hear a squeak,don't get me wrong, I wish I could, just to be a part of something I wish I wasn't missing but quite honestly I don't, in fact never from inside the house with a very faint (almost pleasant) noise from the garden which is very few and far between.
This is only my earnest opinion, there will be very little impact on the people who live in the area, the main concern should be given to the Crem although i'm sure that so long as the design is right that there will be minimal impact there, at the end of the day the council have a big say on where the ground goes, fans need to respect there will be opposition and opposers have to respect that the town needs a stadium, they nullify each other, so I say let the council decide.”