Residents Raise Concerns Over Anti-Social Behaviour Amid Manchester United Stadium Plans

Residents living near Manchester United's stadium have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour on matchdays, including urinating in alleyways, littering, and parking issues, amid a consultation on plans to build a new 100,000-capacity ground nearby.

Trafford councillor Dave Acton said residents had complained to him about these issues. The Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) said it would use the responses to finalise the regeneration masterplan, due to go before the council's cabinet early next year.

The proposed new stadium would be built on the site of an indoor go-karting track in Trafford Park. Councillor Acton, who represents the Gorse Hill ward, said residents felt it was unfair that they had to pay for a permit to park on matchdays and that this caused "a lot of anger in the area".

Residents also raised concerns about matchday road closures stopping them from accessing or leaving their homes. One resident described matchdays as "hellish" and "mad". The regeneration plans are set to go before councillors for final approval and adoption early next year.

The project, which includes plans to build 15,000 new homes in the Wharfside area, is a collaboration between Manchester United, Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The MDC said it had received 105 responses to its public consultation, with residents, businesses, and community groups all taking part.