Sunloungers and blow-up beds have been set up at a former school in Salford for rough sleepers to spend the night. The building, in Swinton, was turned into a 'welfare hub' by Salford council five days before Christmas.
21.12.2023 - 15:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A breakthrough has been reached in a dispute which threatened the future of Salford Red Devils. The future of the club has been in jeopardy due to a row over the ownership of the AJ Bell Stadium where they play.
Currently the city council are 50-50 joint owners of the stadium, two training pitches, and car park with property giant, Peel. The wrangle has resulted in a protracted process with the rugby league side saying last month it could fold if the dispute is not resolved. The club accused council officers of "endless pontification and procrastination" which could lead to it moving out even though the AJ Bell was built and opened in 2012 to showcase what was then the only professional sports team in the city.
Following stinging criticism of the council by the club, Mayor Paul Dennett last month said he was "determined" to keep it within the city. Under the terms of their current agreement, the club's lease of the AJ Bell Stadium runs out on December 1.
But now a new lease deal has been struck. Club Managing Director, Paul King said in a statement today: "Following the expiry of our previous tenancy agreement, we have now signed a 12-month extension on the current terms.
"Additionally, Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils have agreed and jointly presented a working proposal between the clubs to Salford City Council. The proposal outlines terms that would enable a productive relationship and a future for each at the Salford Stadium, as well as profit for all parties. Terms include an initial and fair division of commercial assets and matchday revenues.
"We have agreed to the extension with a belief in the Council that their commitment to complete the stadium deal by March will materialise. Whilst conscious that the
Sunloungers and blow-up beds have been set up at a former school in Salford for rough sleepers to spend the night. The building, in Swinton, was turned into a 'welfare hub' by Salford council five days before Christmas.
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