Soccer: New Gunners stadium gets go-ahead

Arsenal's plans for a new stadium have finally been given the go-ahead.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2002 - 12:48

Arsenal's plans for a new stadium have finally been given the go-ahead.

British Transport Secretary Stephen Byers decided not to call in proposals for the Gunners' new 60,000 seat stadium at Ashburton Grove, paving the way for Islington Council to grant planning consent.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Ashburton Grove Place: Islington Person: Transport Secretary Person: Stephen Byers Person: Byers Person: Mayor of London Person: Director Person: Ken Friar Organisation: Gunners Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: Gunners'Organisation: Islington Council

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