Manchester United: partnership with local authorities for the redevelopment of Old Trafford

Manchester United FC (Premier League), Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) "have entered into a strategic partnership to maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area" where the club's stadium, Old Trafford, is located, MUFC announced on 09/09/2024.

"An advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the ongoing work to develop an ambitious vision for the area around Old Trafford, with a focus on how a world-class stadium can catalyse wider regeneration, bringing social and economic benefits to all of Trafford and the surrounding city region."

"The appointed director and advisory team will ensure alignment with the existing Trafford Wharfside masterplanning process and the work of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force, the group of local leaders and national experts set up in March to explore options for a new or redeveloped stadium at the home of Manchester United."

Manchester United, which has set up a task force dedicated to the redevelopment of the Old Trafford area in March 2024…