Salford Quays music venue opponents stage meeting
06th July 2010
Residents of Salford Quays have held a public meeting in protest at plans to build a £5m music venue nearby.
Manchester club owner Sankeys has submitted a planning application to create a concert hall for 16,000 people at The Quays, Trafford Park.
Residents opposing it have formed the Sleepless in Salford group and they say the plans will bring about a "superclub".
Sankeys said the economy will benefit and denied they had nightclub plans.
The Sleepless in Salford group, who held a meeting at the Lowry theatre, said their "tranquillity" would be lost.
A spokeswoman said: "Most people moved here for the quality of life and the unique tranquillity of this brilliant location.
"None of us would have made that decision if we knew we would have to tolerate an endless number of sleepless nights.
This development is in a totally unsuitable location
Source: BBC News - Manchester
