Away from Home - Scrutiny of London’s Football Stadiums

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This report analyses the difficulties that London's football clubs have experienced in redeveloping or relocating their stadiums. The report, prompted by Wimbledon's decision to move to Milton Keynes for the 2003/04 season, examines the unique planning pressures that London clubs face as well as the relationships between a club, its supporters and neighbouring residents. The report recommends that the Mayor's London Plan should underline the strategic importance of football clubs and their stadiums and that the football authorities need to be clearer about the sanctions available to them when faced with another 'Wimbledon'. The report also sets out examples of good practice, such as Arsenal's open book policy during planning; Brentford's resident liaison committee; and the supporter representation in the boardroom at Charlton Athletic.