Inquiry date for Everton FC Kirkby stadium bid announced
A PUBLIC inquiry date has been set for Everton FC and Tesco's joint bid to build a stadium and superstore in Kirkby.
The ã400m bid was called in by Government office North West only two weeks ago but now Whitehall has offered the date of November 18 for the public inquiry.
Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said: "The council has formally accepted the date and we're pleased the inquiry will be heard so swiftly. The people of Kirkby deserve a final decision on the regeneration of their town and holding the inquiry before the end of the year will bring clarity on the future of this development.
"We'll now be talking to our partners about the next steps in this process."
Tesco and Everton have also agreed the date and Tesco spokesman Michael Kissman has said they are equally pleased with the date.
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