A supporter raised the issue of the yellow paint on the steps of the Montgomery Waters Meadow which has been rubbing off onto supporter’s footwear. Lawrence believes it is the age of the paint which is causing it to come off the edge of the steps but he will investigate the matter further and added that with the upcoming level of fixtures combined with the upcoming seasonal weather, this may not be addressed until the end of the season.

- 5. FanZone Update

The The FanZone opened for a soft launch prior to the visit of Fleetwood Town September 2019, Mike Davis (Supporter Liaison Officer) was present for the soft launch which ran smoothly. Several issues were raised on the day including: incorrect pricing advertised online to those charged at the onsite bar which is being addressed for future games; drinks purchased in Smithy’s Bar and served in glasses were not always transferred to plastic glasses when leaving to enter the FanZone, this was not always enforced by the stewards operating both indoors and outside. Mike did ask for feedback from supporters on their experience within the FanZone and Smithy’s Bar so that between the Supporters Parliament, Shrewsbury Town in the Community and Shrewsbury Town Football Club through the Hospitality Department improvements can be made to give our supporters the kind of FanZone that they want to use on a match day and as a result provide our Football Club with more revenue. The green fence which segregates the home supporters coming out of the West Stand from the away supporters coming out of the Northern Away Stand will be moved after the Sunderland match 26th to be held at the Meadow October 2019. This move of the fence will allow home supporters to return to Smithy’s Bar after the match without having to wait for the away supporters to depart which in turn is hoped will improve the match day experience for supporters and increase revenue for both Shrewsbury Town in the Community and Shrewsbury Town Football Club. on26th When a full away end is expected, such as the upcoming Sunderland match October 2019, it is anticipated that with fifteen plus coaches of visiting supporters arriving, the FanZone and Smithy’s Bar would potentially be over capacity with their early arrival before a Shrewsbury Town fans arrive at the ground. The current plan being discussed by both of the SLO’s, Brian, Lawrence & Jamie is that Smithy’s Bar would be for home fans only and the outdoor FanZone would be a mix of home and away supporters. Following a suggestion from a previous Supporters Parliament meeting, STiTC, Shrewsbury Town FC & the SP have been investigating a form of bespoke plastic glass, such as ones used at other major sporting events and festivals, where the plastic glass is hired for a charge for the supporter to use and return for a refund of the hire charge or the supporter keeps the plastic glass. Lawrence added that this system was first brought to Edgbaston Cricket Club after their CEO experienced it during the Rugby world Cup and has been extremely popular since it was introduced. A supporter suggested that until a solution is actionable for a plastic glass hire system, would it be an easier solution to just use plastic glasses on a match day both in side Smithy’s Bar and outdoors in the FanZone? This is something which is being considered, but Lawrence is confident long term that glass indoors could continue and transfer to plastic glasses when people head outside and only if it becomes a regular issue that they would look again at 100% plastic on a match day. Email to be sent to sp@stfcsupporters.com A supporter asked why only lager was served and no Woods real ale at the FanZone soft launch?