Variation of Leases with Manchester City Football Club to enable the North Stand Expansion at the Etihad Campus.(2026/07/22 A)

August 25, 2026 Strategic Director (Growth and Development) (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Strategic Director (Growth and Development) approved variations to leases with Manchester City Football Club to enable the North Stand expansion at the Etihad Campus on 25 August 2026. This decision supports the development of Sport City as a world-class sport and entertainment district.

The Strategic Director of Growth and Development approved the surrender of existing leasehold interests, acquisition of freehold interest in part of a site, and the grant of new long leasehold interest across the whole site on 7 June 2026. This facilitates the development of a derelict fringe of city centre site.

The Strategic Director (Growth and Development) approved entering into a new lease at Heron House on 10 June 2026. This allows for a new tenant to occupy the vacant second-floor office suite.

The Strategic Director Adult Social Service awarded a temporary Home from Hospital contract to Age UK Manchester on 29 June 2026. This contract will commence on 1 July 2026 to ensure service continuity.

The Strategic Director (Neighbourhoods) approved a one-year grant agreement with GMCA on 30 June 2026. This agreement supports the continuation of the Build A Business in GM Libraries service for the period 2026-27.

The City Treasurer called off a fixed-term contract for the supply of electricity and related services to MCC's corporate estate on 9 December 2025. This ensures continuous contractual cover for electricity supply.

Full council record

Purpose

To agree variations to the existing leases to enable the delivery of the North Stand Expansion project.

Decision

To approve the Council entering into the Variation of Leases with Manchester City Football Club to enable the North Stand expansion of the Etihad Stadium.

The decision supports the shared objectives of the party within the Eastlands Regeneration Framework, developing Sport City as a world class sport and entertainment district.

A failure to agree to the variation would impact upon the football club’s ability to continue to grow as a global brand. This failure would likely cause significant reputational damage to the Council in its capacity as custodians of the stadium.

Supporting Documents

D2 - CET Electricity Contract Extension 01 01 2026 - 31 03 2026 Redacted.pdf
D3 Lease of Heron House.pdf
D2 Award of a temporaryHome from Hospital contract to Age UK Manchester.pdf
D3 Award of a temporaryHome from Hospital contract to Age UK Manchester.pdf
D3 Award of a temporaryHome from Hospital contract to Age UK Manchester.pdf
D3 Build A Business 26-27.pdf
D2 Award of a temporaryHome from Hospital contract to Age UK Manchester.pdf
D3 Gallery Gardens.pdf
D3 - CET Electricity Contract Extension 01 01 2026 - 31 03 2026.pdf
D2 CET Electricity Contract Extension 01 04 2026 - 31 05 2026 Redacted.pdf
D3 - CET Electricity Contract Extension 01 04 2026 - 31 05 2026.pdf
D3 North Stand expansion of the Etihad Stadium.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Aug 2026
Effective from3 Sep 2026
Lead officerPeter McCue
Subject to call-inYes