Manchester United are here at Labour conference to tell people about the regeneration plans for Old Trafford. The plans are at very early stages, but here's a vision of how the project could transform the area
No public money will be spent on Manchester United's plans for revamping their Old Trafford home for the time being, the mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed.
Andy Burnham has outlined ambitions to redevelop the stadium alongside a "mixed use" neighbourhood featuring apartment blocks, shopping centres and new public transport stations.
The club's owners are currently considering whether to pursue a £2bn plan for a brand new 100,000-seat stadium or redevelop the existing ground.
However, a freight rail terminal situated behind the stadium needs to be moved to free up land to make room for any expansion and Mr Burnham suggested some taxpayers' cash could go into infrastructure needed to move it to Merseyside.
No public money will be spent on Manchester United's plans for revamping their Old Trafford home for the time being, the mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed.
Andy Burnham has outlined ambitions to redevelop the stadium alongside a "mixed use" neighbourhood featuring apartment blocks, shopping centres and new public transport stations.
The club's owners are currently considering whether to pursue a £2bn plan for a brand new 100,000-seat stadium or redevelop the existing ground.
However, a freight rail terminal situated behind the stadium needs to be moved to free up land to make room for any expansion and Mr Burnham suggested some taxpayers' cash could go into infrastructure needed to move it to Merseyside.
Manchester United new stadium: No public cash going on club's stadium plans - mayor
Mayor Andy Burnham has been outlining the possibilities in redeveloping Old Trafford and its surrounds.
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Manchester United will get no public money for new Old Trafford stadium
Andy Burnham has said the stadium itself will not receive any public cash injection
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