There has not been much movement on the stadium development other than an informal enquiry about planning matters with Fife Council. This confirmed that there would have to be some sort of change in the current local plan for the development to get permission.

The club in fact does not have any official role to play as the application, when it is made, will be by Muir Ltd. Once notification has been made it is hoped supporters will do their best to persuade the authorities to allow the development. To help that process full briefing meetings will be held with fans and other interested parties with the timing of these to be decided by Muir's advisors.

It was suggested that it could be well into 2011 before any decision would be made by the Council.

If members have any specific questions please send them to me or Eugene but as you will have read above this is and will continue to be a very slow process.

Regards,

Allan

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England

Sir Dave Richards and the ailing fortunes of Sheffield Wednesday
The Guardian

Peter Ridsdale holds talks with struggling Plymouth Argyle
The Guardian

Sheffield United Group announces restructuring
SUFC.co.uk

AFC Telford in profit for sixth year
Shropshire Star

Millwall reveal increased turnover in latest accounts
FC Business

Supporters Direct

Plymouth Argyle, Peter Ridsdale & Peter Reid: A Match Made… Well, Somewhere
Two Hundred Percent

Omid FC and 'SD United' join forces to support Mehdi Mirzae
Supporters Direct

Rotherham United & FC United of Manchester: Grounds For Celebration United
Two Hundred Percent

Comments & Blogs

Why Bolton Wanderers have so much debt
The Swiss Ramble

Held to Account
SW19's Army

You’re Gunner be skint
The Football Supporters' Federation

Seeking Asylum in Football
In Bed With Maradona

Scotland

Gers fans group want to be heard
The Press Association

Europe

Debt-ridden Feyenoord fear for the future
When Saturday Comes

FIFA under investigation by Swiss corruption officials
FC Business

Regional revolution for Germany's lower leagues
When Saturday Comes

Rugby League

Cash-strapped Crusaders hit by redundancies
BBC News