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Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock receives government green light
Liverpool City Council gave the 52,000-seater stadium - set to cost £505m - the thumbs up.The Toffees faced a nervous wait, though, as Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, assessed the plans.But Everton confirmed on social media that they had "received written confirmation" from the government official's office on Friday.A statement reads: "The decision to approve a new 52,888-capacity waterfront arena allows the Club to complete its agreed acquisition of the site from Peel L&P and the funding solution for the project, ensuring the club can begin to make the plans a reality."It is estimated that the stadium development and plans for a Goodison Legacy will deliver a £1.3bn boost to the economy,