Nottingham Forest Advances City Ground Redevelopment Project as Club Enters Public Consultation Phase.

Roger Hampel

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Nottingham Forest has taken a formal step forward in its planned redevelopment of The City Ground, inviting supporters and local residents to review proposals for a major infrastructure project expected to reshape both the club’s matchday environment and the surrounding riverside area. The initiative represents one of the most significant capital investments in the club’s modern history and aligns with owner Evangelos Marinakis’ long-term strategy to strengthen Forest’s sporting and commercial foundations.

A Strategic Infrastructure Investment for Long-Term Growth

The redevelopment programme — still subject to planning approval — is positioned as a multi-year project aimed at modernising The City Ground and enhancing the club’s capacity to compete in the Premier League’s rapidly evolving commercial environment. While final design details and cost projections have not yet been announced, the scale of the proposal suggests a comprehensive upgrade of stadium facilities, hospitality areas and supporter infrastructure.

For Forest, the project signals a shift toward infrastructure-led competitiveness, bringing the club in line with Premier League peers who have increasingly relied on stadium modernisation to diversify revenue, improve fan experience and attract broader commercial partnerships.

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Public Consultation: A Crucial Step in the Planning Process Nottingham Forest

The club hosted a consultation event to present architectural concepts, projected community impact and the proposed overall footprint of the redevelopment. The engagement phase forms a key requirement before submitting planning applications to local authorities, and early feedback has reportedly been strongly positive.

Public consultation processes of this kind typically address issues such as traffic flow, environmental considerations, local economic impact and the preservation of community access to surrounding areas. For Nottingham Forest, maintaining strong engagement with the local population is essential, given The City Ground’s central riverside location and its longstanding role in the urban fabric of West Bridgford.