You may have seen the various leaflets around Roots Hall enabling fans to show their support of the New Stadium, by filling in the bottom section and handing it into the Club.

We want all of you to show your support for the New Stadium, and its benefit to the Community of Southend, by writing letters of support to the Planning Department at the Council.

Although the closing date is today, 13th November, the Council will still accept your letters of support after this date.

Why should Blues fans support the New Stadium?

At Present:

  • Existing Stadium old and out-dated
  • We have the second smallest capacity in the Championship
  • Parking and transport links are inadequate
  • Outdated and limited conferencing and non-matchday facilities at Roots Hall
  • Limited bars and catering facilities
  • Inadequate facilities for disabled supporters

The Future:

  • Capacity of up to 22,000 seats (double our current capacity)
  • Stadium parking for nearly 1,000 cars
  • State of the art facilities
  • Conference facility for 750 people
  • State of the art open concourse and bars (including 3 pub-style supporters bars)
  • Increased facilities for our Disabled supporters
  • Easy access links
  • More facilities for Community-related events
  • Retail development to compliment the Town Centre

To show your backing of the New Stadium plans, please send your letter of support to:

Director of Technical & Environmental Services
Southend Borough Council
PO Box 5558
Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 6ZF

Alternatively you can also post your comments on the application online by using the Council's feedback option located here.