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Council: 'No secrets about stadium plan'
The Chronicle
|November 07, 2025
COUNCIL bosses have denied any “secrets or secrecy” over the prospect of Newcastle United building a new stadium on Leazes Park.
Newcastle's Leazes Park
Rumours have swirled for months over the possibility of the football club leaving St James’ Park for a new home, with the neighbouring grade II listed green space reportedly the preferred location.
While Magpies fans are still waiting for the club to announce a decision on any future plans, the idea of building on Leazes Park has sparked concern from conservationists.
This summer, a petition signed by more than 28,000 opposing a potential new “Saudi super stadium” was presented to Newcastle City Council.
And local authority leaders were questioned again about Leazes Park’s future on Wednesday night.
Independent councillor Jane Byrne called on the Labour-run council to “commit to a policy of transparency with city residents about the potential use of Leazes Park, and any other land owned by the city, by Newcastle United Football Club” and confirm what discussions had been held over any potential sale, lease, or transfer of the site.
This story is from the November 07, 2025 edition of The Chronicle.
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