Anthony Emmerson

Approval for UK’s first all-electric football stadium for Oxford United secured by Ridge’s planning team Cherwell District Council has approved Oxford United Football Club’s planning application for the UK’s first all-electric powered football stadium. The new 16,000-capacity stadium will create a larger and permanent home for Oxford United, and will be the most sustainable mid-sized sports venue in the UK. Teams from multi-disciplinary built environment consultancy Ridge and Partners LLP worked alongside AFL Architects (Lead Architects), Mott MacDonald (Engineering Services) and Fabrik (Landscape Design) to develop the scheme. Ridge provided expertise across several aspects of the approved plans including site selection and planning, the sustainability strategy, and modelling and developing the transport strategy. Ridge also provided project management, design, environmental assessment and BREEAM consultancy services. The team’s vision for sustainability ensured it was at the heart of the design strategy from the outset. As the first all-electric stadium in the UK, it will operate entirely on renewable energy. Jonathon Clarke, Development Director at Oxford United, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have secured this crucial step to safeguard the Club for generations to come. The Committee supported the recommendation of the Planning Officer and has approved our stadium plans. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ridge and Partners who has been fundamental in reaching this milestone. Their dedication and expertise have truly made the difference in securing the future of Oxford United.” Giles Brockbank, Partner at Ridge, said: “This is a momentous occasion for Oxford United, as well as for Ridge and our dedicated team who have been instrumental in helping the club get to this point. This project is more than a stadium – it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure the future of Oxford’s only professional club, and deliver lasting social benefits for Oxford’s communities at the same time. Everyone who has been involved in translating this vision into a reality should be very proud. Our attention to detail, hard work and team ethic has helped bring Oxford United’s vision to fruition and we look forward to continuing to work with the club to implement the plans and deliver the transport strategy.” For the full story, go to: https://lnkd.in/eg867r7e The 2025 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is being held at Villa Park, Oct 6-7th. An Opening Night Icebreaker will kick things off Oct 5th at bp pulse LIVE or Utilita Arena and the SVB LIVE Awards will bring the event to a close Oct 7th at the home of BCFC. Ridge’s Paul Robertson and Katie Wheway will be in attendance. #OUFC #stadia #stadium #SportsVenueBusiness #SVBLIVE Sports Venue Business

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Overloading central areas isn’t just about controlling the middle, it’s about creating space in wider zones. In his coaching session with Everton Under-16's, Scott Phelan MSc led a series of practices designed to teach this principle in action. 🔵↔️ 👉 Explore the full breakdown here... https://bit.ly/3XNU4P0 #EvertonFC #FootballCoach #FootballCoaching #CoachesVoice

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Hünnebeck are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Hull Kingston Rovers, one of the premier Rugby League teams in the United Kingdom. Hull KR compete in the elite European League, The Betfred Super League and are the 2025 Challenge Cup Winners, and 2025 League Title Winners. The move will see Hünnebeck become principal partner of the club and showcase its brand on the front of Hull KR’s playing jerseys as well as around the clubs stadium, Sewell Group Craven Park. Ashley Kates, Hünnebeck Managing Director UK said: “This is an exciting milestone for us on our growth mission, as we partner with a team and organisation operating at the very top of its industry. It has been obvious throughout this process and our several dealings with the club that we are fully aligned, not only in terms of ambition but culturally too. We both have strong growth ambitions and believe in teamwork, passion and partnership to build sustainable success. Hull KR is an example of the impact powerful organisations can have on community and we're excited to support this wherever we can. We look forward to meeting businesses and fans connected with the Robins, and to support the exciting development opportunities that exist across the region.” Hull KR Chief Executive, Paul Lakin spoke on Hünnebeck partnering with the club and said: “We are delighted Hünnebeck chose Hull KR to develop their links in the region specifically, whilst taking advantage of the national and international profile principal partnership brings. In terms of global footprint, it is undoubtably one of the biggest brands that will be attached to Super League next season. Which is an exciting milestone and achievement for the club on our journey. We’ve been working hard in the background over the last couple of years to reduce the number of brands that appear on our shirts to clean them up, so we are delighted Hünnebeck have taken that opportunity to shine front and centre. No doubt, once we reveal the shirts, supporters will agree it elevates both our partners and shirt designs. From the first conversation with Ashley (Kates) and his team, we have been impressed with their ambitious UK plans, but also the passion and excitement of their team across Europe to bring this new partnership to life and Rugby League to a new audience.“ About Hull KR • Hull Kingston Rovers was founded in 1882 and for over 140 years have been an anchor institution in the community of East Hull, playing home games at Sewell Group Craven Park. • Hull KR compete in the elite European League, The Betfred Super League and are the 2025 Challenge Cup Winners, and 2025 League Title Winners. • The previous club principal partner Connexin will continue to support the club. • The Robins have the fastest growing social media numbers in the sport and are expected to be the most followed Super League team by 2026. • The team will head to Las Vegas in Feb 2026 to play in front of an expected 50,000+ crowd.

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