Bramley Dock Moves A Step Closer After Public Consultation With Council

Everton are now expected to finalise a detailed timetable with contractors Laing O'Rourke as they await a decision on their planning application to build a new stadium.

The public consultation on the club's hopes of getting the go-ahead for a new ground at Bramley-Moore is now closed.

Liverpool City Council's planning department will now put together a report on the application for the planning committee to rule on.

Everton's application is also likely to be looked at, in some form, by the UK secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, Robert Jenrick, before a final decision is made in the summer.

While the Blues wait for the ruling, they will press ahead with putting together a detailed construction plan with Laing O'Rourke, who were officially appointed as the club's choice last month.

Discussions will include decisions over workforce, plant hire, requirements to access the site before work can begin and any potential issues that would need ironing out.

Everton's detailed planning application did include an initial construction timetable which suggested works could begin on the site in September.

The Toffee’s are currently working to a 37 month build-time.

Everton are also expected to survey fans in the coming months over a wide-range of matchday themes, as they gather more information and feedback over the proposed new stadium.

The Blues will ask supporters questions relating to ticket prices, food, hospitality and general admission.