It was a concern that Saints may have fallen out of the top flight due to being unable to compete with richer clubs and their much bigger capacities. The Daily Echo even started a campaign and petition to show how much support the plans had, with full details of the scheme being published in August 1991.
Part of the plans for the stadium in Stoneham But there were issues over the land at Stoneham – it was on the border of Southampton and Eastleigh A total of three councils were involved - Southampton, Eastleigh and Hampshire and this made an agreement on the plans hard to come by.
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The site “We are building these units to help with the scarcity of stock over the region.” The units will be used for logistical, manufacturing and office spaces, documents confirm. They will be sized between 13,100sq ft and 27,950sq ft. The plans are currently with Southampton City Council. A decision on the future of the 6.6 acre site will be decided in September. No further details have been released on which firms have applied, if any, to take over the new industrial units. Local leaders hailed the news, adding the need to bring in more jobs to the area. Councillor for Swaythling Lorna Fielker said: “I welcome further development of the Old Ford Factory site and the opportunity this brings to secure jobs for local people.”
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