In relation to the improvement plans at Nethermoor, Guiseley AFC wish to make the following statement.

Having had the arboriculturist’s report and method statement approved and the application for Release of Conditions submitted, we have now been given permission to continue with certain work inside the ground.

The letters sent out by the planning department in the last day or so are, as far as we know, procedural and in pursuit of the above Release of Conditions.

While we have obstacles to overcome in terms of specialist work behind the two main stands – work which will be carried out in the presence of the arboriculturist over the coming days – we have been given permission to resume work from Thursday in other areas of Nethermoor that are within the stadium fence.

This means work can get back under way on the 3G, Railway and Cricket Ground sides of Nethermoor and the club’s aim is to have the stop notice removed entirely in sufficient time to complete the work before the deadline.

Any further developments regarding the stop notice and the area immediately outside the stadium will be communicated via the website and social media as and when the club can announce it.