Extract from the Planning Officers' Report
Barry
Gardiner, MP for Brent North – Recognition of the
significant regeneration in and around the area. Queried why there is a need
for Tottenham Hotspur to play games at Wembley’s full capacity. Acknowledged
economic benefits, but also the impact of vehicles on local residents and
traffic and that an event day can be an unpleasant experience for local
residents. The increase in the number of matches will prove a real strain on local
living, and it is important that residents have their say. Concern that there
can be violence associated with the crowd, and anti-social drinking in the
street, lack of toilets and litter. Concern that standards of street cleaning
has deteriorated and that the police do not have the resources to combat
on-street drinking. Seeking further measures to mitigate existing number of
event day impacts.
Bob
Blackman, MP for Harrow East – Concerns raised about
the impact of parking at Stanmore, and the proposed additional events would
amplify this. There will also be additional pressure on public transport. Match
dates and kick off times can vary, often at short notice which can have severe
impacts on his constituents. It is not clear how this will be mitigated. Suggestion
that the concerts (which have the most impact on local residents) could be
curtailed. Concern that this sets a precedent for Chelsea FC to use the stadium
for a further three years.