Liverpool are ready to launch the next stage of the public consultation on the proposed expansion of the Anfield Road End - having confirmed one key change to the development.
The first stage consultation was completed in December with more than 800 responses from local residents, businesses and supporters.
While the club regard the majority of the feedback to be positive, a small number of local residents expressed concern over the proposed closure of a section of Anfield Road.
Under the initial plans, the road - which runs behind the current side - would be cut off either side of the new stand, which would be increased to seat 16,000 fans and expand the stadium's capacity to beyond 60,000.
However, revised plans - which will be made available next month - will include a new proposal for Anfield Road to remain open with the road realigned around the footprint of the proposed expanded stand.
The second phase of consultation for the plans begins on February 6. The first stage included six drop-in events which took place at Anfield, as well as an online form on the club’s website.
Andy Hughes, Liverpool's chief operating officer, said: “We’d like to thank all of the local residents and representatives, businesses, community groups and fans who took the time to come to our consultation events to give us their feedback.
“We have been clear that the proposed expansion of Anfield Road is based on three things; finding the right financial and economic model to deliver long term sustainability; navigate the complex planning process; and to have the agreement of our local residents, businesses and community groups.
“We have listened carefully to all the feedback we received during the first stage of our consultation.
"The aim of that exercise was to inform the design process of the proposals which is exactly what we have done by relooking at how we retain access for local residents through Anfield Road.
"These updated proposals will be shared again in full with local residents, businesses and supporters during our second stage consultation which will take place next month.”
