Southend Council speak out.

[A Century United]

True, but if it is coming from someone who has dealt with the club on this matter, i.e. the relocation and the redevelopment of The Hall etc, then i'd assume he's in a good position to comment. He's certainly in a better position to know/find out more than we do.

I have to disagree, GBj, though I appreciate that neither of us can be certain - but I don't think that he is able to give a definitive verdict on the Covenant. As I said in my previous post, perhaps it's time the Trust got a proper Expert Opinion on it?

 

[devonexile]

Why? The guy is not speaking as a legal expert. I suspect he knows diddly-squat about the covenant, and I very much doubt that he has taken expert advice on it (perhaps the Trust should...). That is pure speculation.

In fact, Devonexile, if you are so convinced we are going down the pan would you like a little wager? I pay £20 to Little Havens if we fold before the end of the season, you pay £20 if we don't...? :)

Holdcroft is not an idiot. He will not have set out the Councils position without taking advice from Council Officers and having at least consulted with the Tory Group before speaking. What he has said represents the way the Council intend to deal with this matter.

As for the £20 quid, why not. I will be delighted to have to pay up as it is a most worthy cause and it will mean we are still in business.

 

[GBJ]

but I don't think that he is able to give a definitive verdict on the Covenant.

...Unless he knows something we don't.

I would say he's involved with the plans, so would (to a certain degree) know of all the ins and outs.

I agree with you about someone checking the 'covenant', if it even exists.

 

[pickledseal]

Perhaps we now need to start writing to our councillors too...
http://www.writetothem.com/

The three people responsible for the actual land of Roots Hall (SS2 6NQ) are as follows:
Cllr Michael Grimwade
Cllr Richard Morgan
Cllr Mary Betson

Perhaps we need to get writing to David Amess too?
amessd@parliament.uk.