House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
‘Minded To’ Decision for the Wider Implementation of Licensed Standing Areas in Football Stadia
24 May 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Nigel Huddleston Con Droitwich and Evesham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister is considering changing the all-seater policy for football stadia to permit licensed standing areas.
- Clubs must meet strict criteria to be eligible for the change in policy.
- The new policy could come into effect at the start of the 2022/23 season.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the potential change in the all-seater policy at football stadia to allow licensed standing areas.
Action requested
The minister is 'minded to' change the existing all-seater policy for clubs that meet strict criteria, allowing them to introduce licensed standing areas for the start of the 2022/23 season. This decision will be finalised after reviewing the CFE Research Final Evaluation Report.
Key facts
- The 'Early Adopter Programme' was launched on 1 January 2022.
- An Interim Report by CFE Research published on 23 April 2022 confirmed positive impacts of licensed standing areas.
- SGSA has produced Supplementary Guidance (SG01) available online for the requirements that must be met.
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