Local Opposition Halts Twickenham Stadium's £660 Million Concert Expansion Plan

Twickenham £660m makeover plan hit as locals push back against concert scheme

Councillors say plan does not tackle impact on residents RFU want to increase number of non-sporting events The Rugby Football Union’s bid to stage more concerts at Twickenham has been delivered a blow after local councillors insisted planning permission should not be awarded until the proposal further commits to limiting the community impact. The RFU earlier this summer submitted its planning application to Richmond council to use the stadium for non-sporting events for up to 15 days a yea...

By Gerard Meagher