Bath's Rec redevelopment hopes receive a boost

Bath's attempts to redevelop their stadium have been given a boost.

The Charity Commission has granted the Recreation Ground Trust the power to make a decision over the granting of a new lease to the club.
Bath are seeking the lease so they can redevelop the stadium to Premiership Rugby standards.
David Dixon, chair of the trustees, said: "The legal issues surrounding the Rec were difficult and complex, so we are delighted to get to this point."
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As a result of this decision by the Charity Commission, we can now move forwards to achieve the outcomes which hold an overwhelming majority of public support.
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Councillor David Dixon
Recreation Ground Trust chair
The Charity Commission took the decision after a trust scheme outlining proposed changes to the ground, which was declared by the High Court to be a charitable trust with the council as sole trustee, received support from 87% of the public who took part in a consultation in November.

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