Bristol Rovers is today one step closer to a prompt outcome in its dispute with Sainsbury’s over the sale of the Memorial Stadium, Bristol. The sale will fund the development of a new stadium at land next to the University of the West of England. The Club issued a claim against Sainsbury’s in December seeking court orders clearing the way for the sale of the stadium. This followed the Club’s successful planning application removing the final planning hurdles to the development of the stadium site by Sainsbury’s. Sainsbury’s is nevertheless refusing to complete the purchase, instead claiming that it is not bound by the planning permission and that this was not obtained in time under the terms of its contract with the Club. The Club sought an order from the court that the claims should be heard as soon as possible, given the importance of the new stadium scheme to the Club, UWE and to North Bristol. At a hearing in the High Court yesterday, Mr Justice Roth agreed with the club’s argument and found that the case was sufficiently urgent that it should be the subject of an accelerated trial. The Judge therefore ordered that the claims should be heard no later than 14 May 2015. The Club remains confident that its claim against Sainsbury’s will succeed and therefore anticipates that its stadium development and relocation plan should be back on track by July 2015. http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/new-stadium-update-2260093.aspx#wDpSFdLPXRqmQUoH.99
For Mr Justice Roth to agree the application for an accelerated hearing fills me with hope for the future of the new stadium. I would again ask if it is found in our favour will we get costs awarded to help with the increased cost due to Sainsburys dragging their feet
According to the web page there would have to be a second trial if the first is found in our favour. Why cant it be settled in one legal procedure, it wouldn't be that the legal profession is struggling for money would it?
Section entitled news for rovers 2 below Frankie Princes Bovver Boots Item entitled Rovers court case pushed forward If you read the article about the court case being brought forward it is about halfway through
is this what you mean? http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Key-he...Rovers-plans/story-25997409-detail/story.html i cant see anything about an appeal?
When I typed in Bristol Rovers into my search engine it came with the main page on the web site and it was below the entry mentioned above. That entry is not displayed today and neither is Frankie Princes Bovver Boots. You need somehow to be able to see yesterdays entries
CJS the article I mentioned is back on the site under Bristol Rovers News. Stadium date pushed forward
Are you able to put a link here? Everything I can see still says what has already been mentioned. I am still unable to see anything that says there is an appeal process to follow.
Sorry unable to do skilful things on a computer.I can read and send emails type in Bristol Rovers and get the latest news and play football manager
When you got the actual article opened up.... at the top of the screen you will see the web adress like www.blahblahblah... put your mouse cursor over the web address and right click on your mouse and select copy. return to this page on not606 and then in your next comment box, right click your mouse again and select paste. try it
This one? http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news...ontract_dispute_for_new___40_million_stadium/ Cant see anywhere in it though that says what you seen By the way, this may help you for future reference....
CJS On the Rovers web page there is a heading related searches for Bristol Rovers. Click on the new stadium headline and look for key hearing pushed forward. It is about half way through the article. Hope you are successful in finding it this time
no. If I can get a decent print off my computer and they will accept it I will post it to the club shop at the Mem. If you would like me to do that please let me know.
