Kassam Stadium extension 'reinforces' Oxford United's move need
She said while the extension was "welcome", it was "regrettable that such an arrangement is necessary".The stadium is owned by the club's former chairman Firoz Kassam and his Firoka Group."It confirms the temporary nature of the club's current arrangements and underscores the importance of delivering a new, sustainable home that meets the long-term needs of Oxford United and the wider community," Ms Brown added.Cherwell District Council is set to decide if the new stadium should go ahead by 31 July, according to its website.About 3,800 people and organisations have submitted their views on the scheme, which would include a hotel, restaurant and gym, and comments will be accepted until the end of May.Under Oxford City Council plans, the land used for the Kassam Stadium could be used for at least 150 homes in the future.The local authority and the Firoka Group own that land.A leisure complex next to the current stadium could be redeveloped and used as a science park.
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