The present position with Headingley is complicated, as ever. The original scheme for the bells and whistles South Stand with boxes etc was ditched at an early stage - planning said it was unlikely to be approved and my understanding from Leeds is that they decided that even they would struggle to sell yet more corporate space (although that is debatable as it continues to sell out quite often).

So they went through a process of discussion with LCC as to what might be acceptable - the end result being the really crappy scheme that was put through for public consultation which IIRC would actually have reduced capacity overall. I spent half an hour chatting to the architect during that consultation and he was downbeat about the whole thing saying he'd done dozens of revisions, each time reducing the capacity and making it less appealing and less able to cover its costs.

The consultation did not appear to go well. Fans were outraged at this unambitious scheme; a small number of residents were also outraged at it despite all the concessions made. Most residents, such as they are, no doubt couldn't care less as they will be long gone by the time it is built.

Having had the roasting from the fans, the plans the club actually submitted to planning were not the crappy ones which went through that very public consultation but instead were an earlier version of the scheme, with a higher capacity and more substantial facilities. The planning committee said this was a very naughty thing to do and that the planning and consultation process was not well served by such shenanigans. And then promptly approved the larger scheme anyway:

www.therhinos.co.uk/news/17267.php

And then everything went quiet. Hetherington mumbled something about finding a new funding model which to some read as hoping LCC might lob a bit of cash their way. And there are some quite good rumours that the development is on hold whilst Caddick makes an exit and leaves it to a new owner to make a decision.

As it stands, this new SS as pictured below is approved and Leeds have several million £ in the bank ready to pay for most of it - I can't see anything larger being approved and I can't see there being a cheaper time to build it. But tens of thousands was spent on the existing stand earlier in the year so what happens next is open to question.

The present position with Headingley is complicated, as ever. The original scheme for the bells and whistles South Stand with boxes etc was ditched at an early stage - planning said it was unlikely to be approved and my understanding from Leeds is that they decided that even they would struggle to sell yet more corporate space (although that is debatable as it continues to sell out quite often).

So they went through a process of discussion with LCC as to what might be acceptable - the end result being the really crappy scheme that was put through for public consultation which IIRC would actually have reduced capacity overall. I spent half an hour chatting to the architect during that consultation and he was downbeat about the whole thing saying he'd done dozens of revisions, each time reducing the capacity and making it less appealing and less able to cover its costs.

The consultation did not appear to go well. Fans were outraged at this unambitious scheme; a small number of residents were also outraged at it despite all the concessions made. Most residents, such as they are, no doubt couldn't care less as they will be long gone by the time it is built.

Having had the roasting from the fans, the plans the club actually submitted to planning were not the crappy ones which went through that very public consultation but instead were an earlier version of the scheme, with a higher capacity and more substantial facilities. The planning committee said this was a very naughty thing to do and that the planning and consultation process was not well served by such shenanigans. And then promptly approved the larger scheme anyway:

www.therhinos.co.uk/news/17267.php

And then everything went quiet. Hetherington mumbled something about finding a new funding model which to some read as hoping LCC might lob a bit of cash their way. And there are some quite good rumours that the development is on hold whilst Caddick makes an exit and leaves it to a new owner to make a decision.

As it stands, this new SS as pictured below is approved and Leeds have several million £ in the bank ready to pay for most of it - I can't see anything larger being approved and I can't see there being a cheaper time to build it. But tens of thousands was spent on the existing stand earlier in the year so what happens next is open to question.

Cas confirm no progress for the past year.....

www.pontefractandcastlefordexpre ... -1-4700935

Cas confirm no progress for the past year.....

www.pontefractandcastlefordexpre ... -1-4700935

It really is quite the obsession for you isn't it?

Just so you know - Cas have not been able to do anything since handing over to Opus, there is literally nothing they can do but wait.

Oh and nobody from Cas says oh sorry nothing has happened for a year, that is added by the writer.

It really is quite the obsession for you isn't it?

Just so you know - Cas have not been able to do anything since handing over to Opus, there is literally nothing they can do but wait.

Oh and nobody from Cas says oh sorry nothing has happened for a year, that is added by the writer.

Not strictly a stadium development, but at LSV there wll shortly be a Marstons pub right outside the ground, which should help to get fans together before a game and create a decent atmosphere pre match.

Looks like they've bought a lot of land too, so maybe a big beer garden too.

www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/leigh/whistlingwren

Not strictly a stadium development, but at LSV there wll shortly be a Marstons pub right outside the ground, which should help to get fans together before a game and create a decent atmosphere pre match.

Looks like they've bought a lot of land too, so maybe a big beer garden too.

www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/leigh/whistlingwren

At Fax there's rumours that a brand new burger van is to be installed - WITH customer seating and tables around it. Gives the opportunity for fans to gather before the match and then go to the terraces together smelling of chip fat and netto burger.

Give us Super League - NOW.

At Fax there's rumours that a brand new burger van is to be installed - WITH customer seating and tables around it. Gives the opportunity for fans to gather before the match and then go to the terraces together smelling of chip fat and netto burger.

Give us Super League - NOW.