Stadium boost for Gloucestershire

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Gloucestershire have moved a step closer to upgrading their ground after Bristol City Council’s planning officer recommended the proposed development.

The club drew up new proposals in March after their initial application was rejected due to concerns over the height of the redevelopment of the County Ground.

It appears that move has proved fruitful after the officer’s report, which has been welcomed by Gloucestershire chief exectutive Tom Richardson.

He said: “We are pleased that our proposals are recommended for approval.

“We have worked hard over the past few months with local residents, councillors and community groups to respond, where we have been able, to their concerns.

“We feel that the development plans have been improved by this consultation and we hope that this is recognised when the application is debated and decided upon by members at the committee meeting next Wednesday, May 30.”

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