Liverpool Mayor Looking for ‘speedy resolution’ to Liverpool Stadium Saga

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson is positive following discussions between Liverpool and the city council over the club’s stadium plans.

The Reds have still to make a decision on whether to press ahead with the £300million-plus proposal to build a new ground in Stanley Park or redevelop Anfield.

Choosing the former option is dependent on a multi-million pound naming rights deal being in place while the latter plan requires a number of planning obstacles to be overcome.

A July deadline for a decision has been allowed to slip as talks continue but Liverpool mayor Anderson is optimistic a decision acceptable to all parties can be reached.

Anderson told the Liverpool Echo: “We are in regular meetings with Liverpool FC and we are working with the club.” 

“It’s frustrating for the local residents and they are my main concern.

“We are pushing for a speedy resolution to the issue of whether the club stays at Anfield or goes to Stanley Park but we are encouraged by the discussions.”