Trafford council has asked residents for their say on anti-social behaviour from Man Utd fans visiting Old Trafford.
Urinating in gardens, littering, and illegal parking were all issues the council highlighted that residents near the “Theatre of Dreams” experienced regularly.
Residents are being asked to take part in an online survey, which will serve as the basis for future talks between the council, fans and residents on how to improve people’s experience.
Leader of Trafford Council, Cllr. Tom Ross said: “We know that the vast majority of matchday and event fans are well-behaved.
“However, there is a small minority of anti-social people – we want to find out the impact their behaviour has on the lives of people in our communities.”
The 74,000 seater stadium is the second largest in the UK and anti-social behaviour from visitors has been a long-standing issue.
In December 2021, Gorse Hill Conservatives submitted a report of residents’ complaints about anti-social behaviour, shortly after Trafford council announced they would take action.
Conservative campaigner, Stuart Donnelly said: “While it is encouraging that the council is starting to engage with local residents over the issue, the council should have been addressing these issues years ago instead of following the lead of local Conservatives.”
The council noted that they had already taken steps, working with GMP and Man U to crack down on anti-social behaviour by fining those caught.
The survey can be taken on the council website, closing on the 10th of February, residents and fans are encouraged to participate.
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