FURIOUS residents living right next to a football stadium have been left worrying that they will be forced out of their homes before Christmas. Disgruntled locals have blasted Blackpool football cl…
FURIOUS residents living right next to a football stadium have been left worrying that they will be forced out of their homes before Christmas.club for the "outrageous" move and said families with young children are "terrified" of being made homeless due to club expansion.
Homeowner Robert Parkinson, 52, said: "One half of the street is definitely going in the first phase and then it looks like the other half will go after that but we've all been kept in the dark."Plus my daughter has caught the football bug. She plays herself and has posters of Blackpool players on her bedroom wall.Jon, 63, said: "It's been a nightmare. The council have offered us money but are now dragging their feet and I don't know why.
"The football club opened a door for away fans to come out in the alley right by my garage so I have to close on a Saturday."I have sorted out another premises but it's all taking so long.A Blackpool Council spokesperson said: “The Revoe Community Sports Village will help regenerate the local area around Henry Street by building sports pitches for Blackpool Football Club and its Community Trust, as well as development of a new East Stand.
“We are liaising with the property owners on Henry Street around purchasing their properties through negotiation on a voluntary basis at this stage.“Some owners have chosen to sell already, and advice is available for residents or tenants who need additional support. Nobody will be asked to move out without reasonable warning and it is not our intention for that to happen before Christmas.
“We are very aware that we are buying people’s homes and have written to all residents to offer advice and support, to make sure that nobody is made homeless by the scheme.”
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