York's Community Stadium Project Manager will this week unveil the business case for bringing a new stadium to the city. A business case report will be discussed with local club representatives at a meeting of the council's shadow Executive, where Labour leader Coun. David Scott said he was keen to have their inputs.

He said:

"The report is very comprehensive, and considerable at the same time as one would expect for an issue of such importance. The most difficult aspect of this project, as the Executive should no doubt know by now, is to get the planning part right, so that it does not suffer the ignominy of being another Hungate".

The report outlines four options for a community stadium, from just a stadium and relocation of athletics facilities elsewhere, right through to this option plus community sports facilities, other community facilities and ancillary commercial operations. As well as giving the estimated overall cost, the business case also provides details such as the number of jobs created by each option.

"I'd like the city to be ambitious with the project", said Coun. Scott. "There must be adequate community facilities on site so that the stadium is not simply looked upon as a commercial operation by residents. But serious consideration must be given to funding gaps on certain options, and that the council be realistic about what it can achieve without significant external funding.

"I look forward to hearing the clubs' views on the business case and for a constructive debate on where the city goes with this stadium" he concluded.