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Originally Posted by Chewbacca
If it isn't used for sport, and we all know the decline of 11 aside footy at grass roots especially at adult level, then it will inevitably be used for housing.
Maybe an incinerator would provide much needed jobs there? It has other potential uses which won't be as community friendly.
There is pressure on Council's to dispose of land for new housing, and a nice greenfield site is always attractive.
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It can't be used for housing, that would be against the conditions in the councils deed for the land. That was explained at the wednesday night meeting.
Some think it was gifted to the people as it sounds good but it isn't true, the truth is in the deeds.
Rough deed details are the land was bought by the then Accrington now Hyndburn Council for just under £900 and it has to be for public recreation use.
It's the public bit that's up for legal discussion.