Sheffield Wednesday's North Stand open for first home game of the season
Sheffield Wednesday’s North Stand will be open for their first home game of the season against Stoke on Saturday.
It had been closed by Sheffield City Council because of safety concerns.
The Hillsborough club says the Prohibition Notice has been lifted and will resume normal operations.
A statement from the club said: "Sheffield Wednesday are pleased to announce that Sheffield City Council has lifted the Prohibition Notice previously in place for the North Stand at Hillsborough.
"This outcome follows constructive cooperation between the Club and the Council and receipt of the necessary professional safety assurances to allow for the reopening of the North Stand.
"With the notice lifted, normal operations at Hillsborough will resume, allowing supporters to return to all stands.
"With normal operations now confirmed as being in place, full details on Season Tickets and match tickets for Saturday’s Championship fixture with Stoke will be announced on Thursday."
Cllr Joe Otten, Chair of the Environmental Services and Regulation Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council said:
“Safety remains the Council’s highest priority, and we will continue to work closely with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club to ensure that Hillsborough remains a safe and welcoming venue for all.”