In June, an application made by Blues Trust to list St. Andrew’s as an Asset of Community Value was submitted to Birmingham City Council under Localism Act 2011.
A decision on the submission had initially been expected by mid-August, in line with regulation 7 of the Act, requiring local authorities to decide whether a nomination should be included as an Asset of Community Value “within eight weeks of receiving the nomination”.
Last month, the Council requested further information in support of our nomination, issuing a two-week deadline in which to do so. Further evidence was submitted to the Council on September 27th, 2013, a day prior to the deadline set.
Although hopeful of a positive outcome, we want to show that as a Trust, we remain serious about listing St. Andrew’s as an Asset of Community Value.
Next week, we’ll be running a week-long social media campaign, aiming to highlight exactly why St. Andrew’s is and will continue to be one of Birmingham’s most important community assets now and for the foreseeable future.
Throughout the week, we will be posting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the hash tag #BCFCACV – and this is where you can help out, by letting us know why you think St. Andrew’s should be listed as an ACV, with best posts collated and featured as part of a Storify board.
The Council has stated that a decision on our application will be made this month. As one of the Club’s remaining saleable assets, protecting the future of St. Andrew’s is vital. Together, we can all make a difference.
Be sure to like our page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @bluestrust to keep up-to-date with the campaign throughout the week!
I first went to St Andrews in 1967 at the age of 12 and have been going regularly ever since. including the last 18 years as a season ticket holder.
my father went for many years and my 3 children have continued the tradition which will be followed for many years to come. m 18 month old grandson will follow the same path.
st Andrews is an important part of our lives, our history and we trust our future.
St Andrews is vital to the Birmingham community who use it on a regular basis
St Andrew’s was important to my Grandfather,who attended matches in the 1920s. It is important to my father,a 91 year old Tilton Road season ticket holder who attends every home match. It is of great significance to me,a supporter since my first visit in 1965,and to my 54 year old brother. My son,now 28 holds this venue as vital. In time,so will his children. Let us recognise the significance to many in the city,past present and future
St. Andrews is as much a part of my Family’s history as any other location I can think of. My grandfather, Albert, thrilled to see Hibbs and Bradford there, my Dad, Stan, raved about Merrick and Hall. For me, as a snotty nosed kid from Small Heath, I minded cars on match day, dodging into the Tilton at the last minute and leaving 10 minutes before the end to collect my fee (and tips if we won). My heroes were Hockey and later Sir Trevor and the Latchfords. I once sneaked in to watch the team train there one Friday in 1968 and was allowed to collect the crosses Jim Herriot chose to punch rather than catch in corner practice.
I was proud as punch to play on the hallowed turf in 1985 for a Triton xi v old Blues before the Real Sociadad friendly (Harry Roberts gave me a black eye).
Now I’m proud to say my Son Alex sits beside me. He has been raised on a much richer ‘premier’ diet of Dunn, Dugarry Hart and Foster but like all Noses has experienced “joys and (more)sorrows too”.
St Andrews will forever be part of our Family’s collective soul.
For once our City Fathers should recognise the immense contribution of the Blues, the club that carries the name of our great City, to the cultural health of our community and declare Our home a community asset.
Kro
I have been going down the Blues since 1965, I have been a season ticket holder over 25 years and the club will always play a major part of my life.
I was posted to Hereford 20 years ago and still live there now but still attend every home game.
I have terminal cancer even that does not stop me going to matches, ST Andrews his very important to us Blue Noses and must remain for future generations
Thanks all for sharing your stories, some of which are very touching, we appreciate all the support you have given and hope the outcome is positive.
I have been attending home games for years now and its like going to church I have to go.
St Andrews is very important to bluenoses and will always will be
Keep Right On