Overview
- Aston Villa said work has started to redevelop the North Stand, with the first phase clearing the north‑east and north‑west corner structures before the Bologna home match on April 16.
- For the rest of the season, the lower‑tier North Stand concourse and turnstiles will be removed, with temporary food stalls, toilets, and a temporary turnstile put in place.
- The club noted that access to the Cells GA+ area stays the same and it will share more guidance with affected fans before upcoming fixtures.
- Villa scheduled the early works during the international break to use the three‑week gap between games and keep the build on track.
- Council planning papers point to roughly 6,000 new North Stand seats and an overall capacity above 50,000, project about 255,850 more annual visitors and £13 million in extra economic activity, and media report an estimated cost near £100 million.