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Originally Posted by Gayle
Are the training facilities and stadium actually owned by the council or are they part of Leisure in Hyndburn? This is a trust which manages the council's leisure facilities.
Therefore, if that's the case then the money wouldn't be going back to the council.
I know it sounds like a technicality but it does make a big difference.
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Playing facilities remain operate by the Council, not the Trust, same with the stadium.
Stanley fan and Tax-payer, not so sure I want the increase in my Council Tax to be paying for a professional club to train on public pitches which are already in a poor condition. I prefer to have the option to support the club by turning up tomorrow afternoon, especially if I look over and see Cllr's sat on a freebie!
But saying that I do agree Stanley is one of the only things this area has going for it and their success has a knock on effect so I do agree that HBC should be supporting it as best they can. Also without getting into a discussion on what the Council is called, what is the point of marketing Hyndburn BC on some shorts when the name may well change in the next 12/24 months?
Suppose the intent is right, but maybe not the methods.