An influential business group is backing Brighton and Hove Albion's bid to build a stadium at Falmer.
Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership said the scheme offered a range of "sporting, economic and social benefits" to the city.
Simon Fanshawe, partnership chairman, said: "We are particularly keen that the stadium brings new employment, skills training and educational opportunities."
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