Cobblers to hold consultation evening over Sixfields development plans

The open meeting will offer fans the chance to tell chairman Kelvin Thomas how they think work should progress, following the West Northamptonshire Council's decision last week to approve the club’s proposal for the disposal of land at Sixfields.

Thomas will be in attendance at the consultation evening, along chief executive James Whiting and supporters' representative on the club board, Tom Cliffe.

The event is to be held in Carr's Bar at Sixfields at 7pm on Wednesday, March 30.

"We have been committed to working with supporters throughout the whole development process and this is very important to us," said Thomas.

"Of course we have our own ideas and it has been a big conservation internally, but this is a real opportunity for the club and we want to include as many people as we can.

"We are inviting all supporters down to this evening to share their thoughts and opinions especially in regard to fan zone areas and bars.

"As the legal work progresses we will be expecting to have similar evenings focusing more on the East Stand itself and maybe the former athletics track, but we are excited to kick off these events on March 30 in the meantime.

"As well as myself and senior club staff, supporters rep Tom (Cliffe) will be in attendance and this evening will give all supporters a chance to share their thoughts with us all at what is an exciting time for the club."

A club statement added: "Following the West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet decision in regard to Sixfields, and as we progress the East Stand Development, Northampton Town Football Club are inviting all supporters to a consultation evening at Sixfields on Wednesday, March 30, to seek views on a number of the opportunities.

"The event, which will start at 7pm in Carr's Bar, will be attended by chairman Kelvin Thomas and other directors James Whiting and Tom Cliffe, plus various senior club staff.

"As the club continue with the process of moving forward looking to improve all areas of the stadium alongside the East Stand, we want to make sure what we do complements the needs of the club as a whole.

"So among the topics under discussion will be what supporters think about fan zone areas, what they should look like, where they should be, as well as to seek opinion on potential improvements to the facilities offered at the existing South and LCS Dave Bowen North Stands, alongside thoughts and opinion on Carr's Bar."

All supporters are welcome to attend, but for those who cannot make it they can share any thoughts or ideas via email at [email protected]

Prior to the consultation evening, the Talk Cobblers event with the supporters representative Cliffe will take place in Carr's Bar from 6pm.

Talk Cobblers sessions are where supporters are invited to drop by, chat to Tom, ask questions, share opinions or just generally talk Cobblers. The Talk Cobblers sessions are a chance for supporters to ask any questions they may have.