New ticket outlet (1 Viewer)

[ccfclinney]

A new additional ticket outlet !!


The Sky Blues will now have a CCFC ticket office at the Butts Park Arena for non-matchday ticket operations...
Coventry City Football Club have reached an agreement with Coventry Rugby Ltd to host our non-matchday ticketing operation.

The Sky Blues have enjoyed an excellent start to the 2015/16 League One campaign, winning all three of their league games so far, with City top of the table.

However, due to the success on the pitch, there has been extra demand from supporters for tickets and the club faced problems with the ticketing operation before the Crewe Alexandra game.

After announcing improvements to the match-day ticketing service with the Ricoh Arena yesterday, the Sky Blues have reached a deal to set up a CCFC ticket office at the Butts Park Arena for non-matchday ticket operations.

Chief Executive Steve Waggott said: "We're delighted to get this deal over the line as the club will now have a ticketing presence in a central location to Coventry and we'd like to thank Coventry Rugby Ltd for their help and cooperation.

"We've already made changes to our matchday presence at the Ricoh Arena, which we can't thank ACL enough for, and now this move will vastly improve our non-matchday ticketing service.

"The club will set up our own ticket office at Butts Park Arena which means supporters will now be able to purchase and collect tickets throughout the week in a convenient location.

"The full details of when we will begin our operation at Butts Park Arena and opening times will be confirmed next week in what is another positive step by the club."

Coventry Rugby chairman Jon Sharp said: “We're very happy to help another Coventry City sports club with what is an obvious and practical solution for all concerned.

"We welcome them to Butts Park Arena and we look forward to working with them.”


Thoughts ?

 

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[Nick]

Is this the only one?

 

[oldfiver]

http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/...-coventry-rugby-ltd-non-matchday-2637881.aspx

 

[hill83]

Nice, somewhere central instead of pissing about in Foleshill.

 

[ccfclinney]

Seems a good move by the club central location and also may attract people visiting the butts park to maybe purchase one Also?

 

[skybluejelly]

Wow it's almost like they are listening to us this year ,well done ccfc

 

[I_Saw_Shaw_Score]

CCFC & RFC should offer STH £5 off a match ticket when the others away & if ones at home.

RFC did something like this 5 years ago but didn't attract many more as they were in dire trouble on & off the pitch but 2 successful teams this season may encourage more support of both.

 

[wingy]

Interesting collaboration, wonder If there's more to come?

 

[armybike]

A question/answer via CCFC Twitter feed -

"can we get away travel and away game ticketd from there ?? If so that brill #pusb"

"Yes, it will operate as a full ticket office. #PUSB"

 

[covcity4life]

will the club shop still sell them???????

 

[chiefdave]

Excellent news. Best possible option really, don't have to pay out to open a city centre store but have somewhere central to sell tickets.

 

[lifelongcityfan]

and i assume somewhere to park..so agree not a bad option...close to ring road etc etc

 

[ccfcway]

makes sense to get the ticket office set up ready for when it becomes our new home

 

[chiefdave]

makes sense to get the ticket office set up ready for when it becomes our new home

Don't know how good their pitch and facilities are but it might not be a bad idea to play some U21 games. Must be a cheaper option than hiring the Ricoh and nice and easy for people who want to go along.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Don't know how good their pitch and facilities are but it might not be a bad idea to play some U21 games. Must be a cheaper option than hiring the Ricoh and nice and easy for people who want to go along.

Wouldn't fancy that, I imagine there pitch is terrible for football.

 

[ccfcmad1]

Will home tickets still be avaliable at the club shop on tesco does anyone know?

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Will home tickets still be avaliable at the club shop on tesco does anyone know?

I believe that the Butts office is an additional one not the only one.

 

[ccfclinney]

Will home tickets still be avaliable at the club shop on tesco does anyone know?

yes they will

 

[wingy]

Wouldn't fancy that, I imagine there pitch is terrible for football.

Possibly In. Season or two
One things for sure Fisher and Seppala weren't there to discuss the weather 8 weeks ago.
There Is a potential to share If the Infrastructure Is put In place, or maybe Involvement with the court case.
One things for sure something Is afoot as the commercial chap from the Butts couldn't run fast enough when I asked him at Broadstreet around 3weekend's ago.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Possibly In. Season or two
One things for sure Fisher and Seppala weren't there to discuss the weather 8 weeks ago.
There Is a potential to share If the Infrastructure Is put In place, or maybe Involvement with the court case.
One things for sure something Is afoot as the commercial chap from the Butts couldn't run fast enough when I asked him at Broadstreet around 3weekend's ago.

What could the stadium hold if it was rebuilt?

 

[Johnnythespider]

Possibly In. Season or two
One things for sure Fisher and Seppala weren't there to discuss the weather 8 weeks ago.
There Is a potential to share If the Infrastructure Is put In place, or maybe Involvement with the court case.
One things for sure something Is afoot as the commercial chap from the Butts couldn't run fast enough when I asked him at Broadstreet around 3weekend's ago.

I've told you we will be in the prem by then

 

[oldfiver]

Possibly In. Season or two
One things for sure Fisher and Seppala weren't there to discuss the weather 8 weeks ago.
There Is a potential to share If the Infrastructure Is put In place, or maybe Involvement with the court case.
One things for sure something Is afoot as the commercial chap from the Butts couldn't run fast enough when I asked him at Broadstreet around 3weekend's ago.

I doubt it, he has not run anywhere fast for years - if he ever did

Unless he was being harassed by a Wasp!

 

[wingy]

I doubt it, he has not run anywhere fast for years - if he ever did

Unless he was being harassed by a Wasp!

It's been a bad summer for those pesky buggers, very aggressive as one chap at work found out today,It played with Its life though.

 

[skybluetony176]

I wouldn't mind Butts Park being redevoloped into HR2 and a ground share with CRFC. I guess the first obstacle is where's the money coming from? It's neither 60 acre's so no funding from the rest of the development and it's also in Coventry and SISU's investors won't deal with CCC and they'll have to if it's going to be redeveloped.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

I wouldn't mind Butts Park being redevoloped into HR2 and a ground share with CRFC. I guess the first obstacle is where's the money coming from? It's neither 60 acre's so no funding from the rest of the development and it's also in Coventry and SISU's investors won't deal with CCC and they'll have to if it's going to be redeveloped.

I think it would be a brilliant idea but from what people say on here its a complete non starter.

 

[Grendel]

I wouldn't mind Butts Park being redevoloped into HR2 and a ground share with CRFC. I guess the first obstacle is where's the money coming from? It's neither 60 acre's so no funding from the rest of the development and it's also in Coventry and SISU's investors won't deal with CCC and they'll have to if it's going to be redeveloped.

The area is totally unsuitable. Remember the council refused initial plans to extend highfield road and this would require massive council backing.

Also remember that the council have said any land in Coventry would not be approved for development into a stadium be in 10 acres or 60. This is on record. So the notion the sisu investors will not deal with Coventry is an irrelevance. The council have declared they will never ever deal with CCFC

 

[skybluetony176]

I think it would be a brilliant idea but from what people say on here its a complete non starter.

Not even sure what the ground ownership structure is. Do CRFC own it freehold, leasehold or purely rent? Never even clapped eyes on it either so I don't even know what the scope is for redevelopment. What I do like though is the location. Be just like the old days. Get the train over late Saturday morning and take a slow walk to the ground via the city centre pub's. Even better walk into Earlesdon after the game.

 

[skybluetony176]

The area is totally unsuitable. Remember the council refused initial plans to extend highfield road and this would require massive council backing.

Also remember that the council have said any land in Coventry would not be approved for development into a stadium be in 10 acres or 60. This is on record. So the notion the sisu investors will not deal with Coventry is an irrelevance. The council have declared they will never ever deal with CCFC

Didn't a councillor dismiss this earlier in the year stating that the council don't have the powers to dismiss any planning application of their own backs as there are proper planning application procedures and law to follow and the final say doesn't actually come from the council on their own? Didn't he then actually go on to even suggest a site? Old industrial site if I remember correctly.

I suspect you're getting confused with CCC's development vision for the city which is concentrated on housing and industrial development. The same as every town/city in the country.

Two things that the site has going for it is that it is already a venue for sport so no change of use will be required in any application. Also I understand that the site apart from one stand isn't really developed so unlike HR the cost of deconstruction before construction can resume is going to be miniscule.

 

[Grendel]

Didn't a councillor dismiss this earlier in the year stating that the council don't have the powers to dismiss any planning application of their own backs as there are proper planning application procedures and law to follow and the final say doesn't actually come from the council on their own? Didn't he then actually go on to even suggest a site? Old industrial site if I remember correctly.

I suspect you're getting confused with CCC's development vision for the city which is concentrated on housing and industrial development. The same as every town/city in the country.

Two things that the site has going for it is that it is already a venue for sport so no change of use will be required in any application. Also I understand that the site apart from one stand isn't really developed so unlike HR the cost of deconstruction before construction can resume is going to be miniscule.

Kevin Maton said all land is allocated for the central government housing development project I believe

Of course central government have the ultimate say - however local council lack of support means an appeal which would take a significant amount of time - there are some football clubs that can testify to that as I'm sure you are aware.

I may be confused. Can you share a link to your evidence so we can all have a look please Tomy. I'm sure you have it to hand.

As for the Butts stadium, I believe the council own the land. It's totally unsuitable and remind me - you've never seen it?

 

[chiefdave]

Not even sure what the ground ownership structure is.

I believe CRFC rent from the council.

Didn't a councillor dismiss this earlier in the year stating that the council don't have the powers to dismiss any planning application of their own backs as there are proper planning application procedures and law to follow and the final say doesn't actually come from the council on their own? Didn't he then actually go on to even suggest a site? Old industrial site if I remember correctly.

Sort of, Simon asked him a question on the process of planning and if the council could reject an application from SISU, which of course they can't there needs to be a valid reason. A site was suggest as the only possibility however it was already earmarked for housing. The minutes from the SFC meeting clarified the comments in the Telegraph.

Cllr Maton stated that every site available in the city was primarily for housing oremployment in accordance with the City Development plan for the next 20 years. Inaddition, some green belt land may be considered for housing. All available land isidentified in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) documentwhich is accessible on the Coventry City Council Website (Cllr Maton had a copy withhim to show us).http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/3396/strategic_housing_land_availability_assessment_shlaa

• He informed us with regard to planning applications, it doesn’t matter who is applying.Planning depends upon what the “Use” is. The planning authority makes the decisionsbased on the appropriateness of the application in relation to the existing Coventry LocalPlan Policy and National Policy (the Nation Planning Policy Framework – NPPF).
• Cllr Maton clarified that his comment in the Coventry Telegraph was made as a result ofa question from Simon Gilbert as to where, if anywhere, there was a site within theCoventry boundary that would be suitable for the new ground.
• The “Meggitt” site in Holbrooks (33.12 hectares – 82 acres) was the largest brown fieldsite available in Coventry at that time. Coventry City Council could not put any planningobstacles in the way based on who an applicant is as ownership is not a valid planningreason to justify a decision it is mostly to do with the use of land and relevant associatedinfrastructure to support that use, such as roads.
  In response to questions, Cllr Maton confirmed the following:
  • Cllr Maton clarified that Holbrooks was not a proposal. It was mentioned by him as aresponse to a question asked by Simon Gilbert of the Coventry Telegraph. This sitewould probably not get planning permission as the highways/transport arrangementswould be a big problem and would be unlikely to meet the planning and highwayscriteria.
  • The decision on planning permission is given by the Planning Authority and there is nogovernment influence. There could, of course, be more than one prospective purchaserof the land for example, CCFC and residential housing. There could be objections fromvarious other people ie local people.
  • The timescale for planning was discussed.....When the planning application is received,there is firstly discussion on any problems involved with the application itself. Theseproblems then need to be considered and if possible overcome. If they cannot bemanaged then the application could be recommended for refusal. If they are overcome,the application goes to Committee with a recommendation to approve from theplanning officers.
  • If a planning application is rejected there have to be valid reasons. This decision can beoverturned on appeal. If there is not a valid reason given, the council incurs a fine and afinancial penalty. Competition is not a valid reason for refusal. If a site contains listedbuildings then there are more stringent planning criteria applied.
  • An application can be accepted from more than one party. For example, the Asda site inCheylesmore received two planning applications: One from Asda, the other from thelocal community for a community centre. Both were approved but ultimately the Asdasite went ahead as they were already the landowner. The planning department has noinvolvement in who the land is ultimately sold to.

• This process could take approximately 3 months from the date the application is handedin, subject to any objections being raised. However, this depends upon whether it is anOutline application or a Full application. There is a cost to submitting a planningapplication but anyone can submit an Outline application, even if they don’t own theland.
• Cllr Maton also confirmed that land availability is constantly changing and also that theCity boundaries sometimes change.

 

[skybluetony176]

I believe CRFC rent from the council.



Sort of, Simon asked him a question on the process of planning and if the council could reject an application from SISU, which of course they can't there needs to be a valid reason. A site was suggest as the only possibility however it was already earmarked for housing. The minutes from the SFC meeting clarified the comments in the Telegraph.

Thanks for the answer's Dave. Appreciated.

I guess CRFC renting of CCC probably rules it out from the start. Unless they're either willing to sell or give a long lease on the site. Even then, as I said before I've never been to the place so I don't know what scope there is for developing the site, free space, access etc..

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Thanks for the answer Dave. Appreciated.

I guess CRFC renting of CCC probably rules it out from the start. Unless they're either willing to sell or give a long lease on the site. Even then, as I said before I've never been to the place so I don't know what scope there is for developing the site, free space, access etc..

Quite small would not be able to use it 52 weeks a year as you would have to take away the car parking to extend the ground.
So o no use to us.

There is a good Chippy across the road though and a few good pubs.

 

[Johnnythespider]

Could probably fit a small stand opposite the existing one and maybe at the end opposite the car park but that's about it I think, there is also the retirement village under construction behind the existing stand which isn't in this picture.

Having looked again they could perhaps buy the empty pub and the bp station opposite for parking and squeeze something four sided onto the land by swinging the pitch round ?

 

[Ashdown]

I fully intend to be supporting both teams this season again and I'm glad they are working together to support each other. Just imagine how good for the City it would be if both teams were competing for promotion this year. I've done the first two City home games and have tickets for the 3rd. We will go to Cov's first home game on September 5th and we have train tickets booked to London on September 26th to watch them away at Richmond again.
PUSB
C'mon Cov

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I fully intend to be supporting both teams this season again and I'm glad they are working together to support each other. Just imagine how good for the City it would be if both teams were competing for promotion this year. I've done the first two City home games and have tickets for the 3rd. We will go to Cov's first home game on September 5th and we have train tickets booked to London on September 26th to watch them away at Richmond again.
PUSB
C'mon Cov

Although I don't like Rugby I like to see all the Coventry sides doing well and think this is a good move, the only side I wish to see lose every game are the pests.