The position of Box as outlined on the W.E. site is hillarious. The council made their offer regarding the land just over 12 months ago. It would appear that at that time the council felt that 'gifting' assets with a total value of 4+ million made sense in the interests of the community of Wakefield and the five towns.
However due to budget cuts they don't feel they can justify this now. It is staggering - where have they been. Budget cuts were always going to happen and they would have known that when they made this decision. The Value for Money arguements being applied now were just as applicable 12 months ago as they are now. Of course feasibility study is the sensible option - but it was the sensible option years ago and it was the sensible option 12 months ago when the council made their initial decision.
Im a long time advocate of a stadium share - I am of the opinion that the RFL need to take another look at the pressures they are execerting in terms of stadia and francise bids. The rush to comply with licencing is bad for the game - it will result in millions of wasted pounds leaving our sport. Money that could be used for the benefits of our communities and in improving the infrastructure of the community and junior game. This is absolutely the business of the RFL.
If there is a genuine appetite within the council for a feasability study it will be interesting to see the scope of the study. Exactly what will they be seeking to extablish the feasability of?
Which site is best suited to sharing?
Which site offers bect V4M in terms of the land the council are throwing in the pot?
Which development offers most total benefits to the community?
