by Bob Jefferson » 11 Jun 2005, 22:51
I certainly think there are unanswered questions. or at least some that have not been explained to the satisfaction of many local residents.
My understanding, from what has been said previously, was that this sale would not go ahead if the community opposed it. Was it worth losing this site for less than £4m, with no guarantee as yet that any of this money will be spent in Portobello?
Powerleague had a buyer lined up? For a site they didn't own? What kind of threat was that?
Maureen, Lawrence - I appreciate that the Bigger Picture may be a lot more complex than most of us realise. I understand that in the real world compromises have to be made. There is no conspiracy. BUT you are going to have to persuade us of the wisdom of this sale, because to many of us it just doesn't add up.
I still find it difficult to believe that Powerleague are going to walk away from this with £4m and a new site. Who got the better deal? Not the people of Portobello as far as I can see.