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BBC News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Transport to new Everton stadium 'functioning well'
Everton's inaugural fixture at Hill Dickinson stadium took place at the weekend, with more than 50,000 fans watching the Blues play AS game was the first full-capacity match at the 53,000-seater stadium on the Mersey waterfront, following Everton's move from Goodison follows concerns, in recent month, over how large crowds of supporters would travel to and from the new ground at Bramley-Moore who attended the match have been sharing their views on the available public transport and the parking options at the event, with a city councillor saying the travel infrastructure "functioned well". Parking Amy Wilson, who is a blue-badge holder, drove to the game and parked in a side street near the ground."We got back to where we parked with no difficulties," she said, adding the road surface was accessible with drop kerbs and tactile pavements in place."It took about seven or eight minutes from leaving the stadium wall to getting back to the car," she said."It was pretty empty by the time we got back to where we parked, so there were no difficulties in getting away from the side streets."We know it won't be like that every game, and we were probably quite lucky to have found that space, but the day was pretty successful for me as a blue-badge holder." Trains Neil Vaughn caught the train, but said a lack of taxis meant he had to walk back into the city centre to pick up his rail connection."When I left the stadium there were no taxis available anywhere near the ground, when we were led to believe there would be drop-off and pick-up points," he said."We had to walk to Moorfields station when we got on the train. The trains were absolutely ram-packed."We expected that, but I think they really need to get the taxi situation - and drop-off pick-up points - sorted out for future games."In a post on X on Saturday, Merseyrail shared footage of crowds moving through Sandhills station, the nearest station to the football ground, and thanked travellers for their cooperation. Buses Peter MacFarlane, from The Blue Room podcast, caught the bus - which he described as "plain sailing"."Myself and my dad got the 918, which is the new service which goes from Kirkby," he said."It was just £2 journey - really smooth - and had the added bonus of going past Goodison Park on the way."After passing Goodison Park, it was "straight through to the new stadium" with no stops, he on the way home he said had a "slight issue", after finding all the Kirby buses had already left and he had to take the Bootle bus instead. Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson said feedback from Merseyrail had indicated services at Sandhills station had worked "really well"."Shuttle buses, road closures and the parking restrictions equally functioned well," he told BBC Radio Merseyside's Kev Duala."I think we've got into a good place, but there is still more we are going to focus on improving over the next couple of weeks and beyond."I'm sure over the football season ahead little things will keep on popping up because it's new for everyone."This is years of planning and it was absolutely fantastic to see how Saturday went, but, most importantly, just how much Evertonians really enjoyed being in the brand new stadium." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Everton sign up to living wage pension scheme
Everton have become the first Premier League football club to sign up to the Living Wage Foundation's pension move will help ensure workers, such as backroom staff and matchday stewards, are able to put money aside to secure a decent standard of living in retirement."With the support of our new owners TFG, we are able to take this further step to improve the lives in retirement of our valued colleagues," said Everton FC's chief tax and people officer Alison announcement comes as Everton prepares to kick off the season in their new £750m stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, after moving from Goodison Park. The living pension is a voluntary savings target for employers who want to tackle low pension Chapman, director of the Living Wage Foundation, said Everton "is sending a powerful message that everyone should have a decent standard of living, now and in the future".She added: "Just as the real living wage ensures workers can meet their everyday needs today, the living pension helps them plan for a retirement where they can live with dignity and security."The management at the Toffees said the club had gone beyond the minimum legal requirement for staff pensions, in order to help keep workers out of poverty in later life."The club has for many years made pension contributions on behalf of our people which are considerably in excess of the auto-enrolment requirements," said Ms Haynes, as she announced the decision to join the Living Wage Foundation's pension staff who work at Everton will receive a total annual pension contribution of at least £2,950, with a minimum of £1,720 coming from the club, adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We've got to aim high - and why not?'
Michael Keane says Everton have to "aim high" as they embark on their first season in a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock. The central defender signed a one-year contract extension at the start of July and cannot wait for the 2025-26 season to get started."I'm really happy to be staying," he told club media, external. "To get it done in the end, I was over the moon and I can just crack on now, focus on football, train hard and make sure I'm ready when my chance comes."[The stadium move] will be something that's really exciting and something I think the club deserves. I think the fans deserve it."The past few seasons have been tough and the fans deserve some positivity. The Premier League is a tough league and there's a lot of good teams spending a lot of money. Nothing is guaranteed but we've got to aim high – and why not?"The Blues drew 1-1 with League Two side Accrington Stanley in their first pre-season friendly on Tuesday, with Keane one of four outfield players to play the full 90 minutes – alongside Nathan Patterson, Dwight McNeil and Tim Iroegbunam."We played some decent stuff," Keane said post-match. "I think in the final third we can get sharper, but the lads have worked really hard for 10 days straight – even yesterday we had double sessions, so it's not easy. "You don't feel fresh and at your best but that's what pre-season is for. We got through it and we'll feel better for it."[The start to pre-season] has been really good. It's been hard work with triple sessions pretty much every day. That's going to be good for us."To play 90 minutes is good. I think a lot of lads will feel better for that and we just keep building into the start of the season now."Keane spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside too - listen on BBC Sounds
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Everton stadium parking plan changed by council after backlash
A raft of changes has been made to a controversial parking scheme surrounding Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore City Council had imposed a traffic order within a half-hour walking radius around the stadium, which included restrictions for on-street parking all year round, not just on the order was paused in March after backlash from residents and businesses, some of whom claimed the parking restrictions would cause them to go under. The council has rowed back on the original order after a consultation and introduced non-event day parking restrictions and extended waiting limits to up to four hours when Everton were not playing. There will also be additional parking bays for local businesses and community venues in the area, and new blue badge parking bays on Regent Road. The changes will be in place from 4 August, in time for the final "test match" of the scheme on 9 August, and will run for an initial 18-month council said an event day would typically be any sporting or non-sporting event at the new stadium with 10,000 or more day rules would also be applied for events around the city where there is a need to manage parking. Liverpool City Councillor Dan Barrington said the changes "reflect the invaluable input we've received from residents and businesses".He said the local authority would "continue to listen" and make further changes if needed. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CNA
02-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Branthwaite commits long-term future to Everton amid interest from rivals
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new long-term deal that will keep him on Merseyside until 2030, the club said on Wednesday, after media reports that the Englishman had drawn interest from some of the Premier League's heavyweight sides. Branthwaite has formed a strong partnership with James Tarkowski in the heart of the Toffees' defence, making 86 appearances in all competitions for the club since his 2020 move from English fifth-tier side Carlisle United. The 23-year-old England international, who has been capped once, had been linked to top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. His previous deal was set to expire in 2027. "I'm over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about," Branthwaite told evertontv. "The trust the club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player. "I know the club. I feel loved by the players – we've got a good group here – and the fans. Over the past few years, I've seen the impact the fans have on us as a team and how much it means to them." Everton are preparing for a new era with the men's team moving from Goodison Park, the club's home since 1892, to a new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Branthwaite said it was an exciting project and something he wanted to be part of. "Moving to the new stadium together and having that first game at home is something we're all looking forward to. We want to go again and push for a good season," said Branthwaite, who won the Club's Players' Player of the Season in 2023-24. Everton, who finished 13th in the Premier League last season, kick off their new campaign with a trip to promoted Leeds United on August 18.
