Post by mclovin1883 on Jun 14, 2015 9:13:15 GMT
THE limited company which was set up by a pressure group to fight plans for a new supermarket at Bristol Rovers' ground in Horfield is being wound up.
TRASHorfield Ltd was launched amid controversy – not just because of its opposition to a new store which could have scuppered the club's plans to build a new stadium but also as a result of it being formed as a limited company.
Its company status raised questions about the extent to which it would be liable for costs and compensation if it lost its legal challenge.
In a blog at the time, the pressure group defended its decision to form a limited company by saying that it wanted to avoid one individual becoming the focus "for any unwelcome attention".
The group lost its judicial review after a High Court case in Bristol and decided not to proceed after the judge refused leave to appeal.
Costs of £10,000 were awarded against the group which were paid shortly after the court proceedings ended.
A council spokesperson confirmed that there were no outstanding debts which were owed to the council by the group.
In a statement from the group, they say: "The directors of TRASHorfield Ltd have applied to have the company struck off the Register of Companies. The company is solvent, with all bills incurred having been met in a timely manner, including payment of the charge to Bristol City Council which was made swiftly following the judicial review court case judgement. The company was set up simply to pursue a legal challenge to Bristol City Council's planning permission for Sainsbury's Horfield superstore.
"Whilst 'TRASHorfield Ltd' will be closed, the campaign group 'TRASHorfield' will remain active as long as there is a threat of a supermarket on the Memorial Ground. The organisers of the campaign wish to extend a very big 'Thank You' to the many thousands of engaged and active people within the local community who support the campaign, campaign with us and who generously contributed financial support required."
Meanwhile, the club is still waiting for the outcome of a separate court case against Sainsbury's.
The club is alleging the company is in breach of contract for failing to buy the Memorial Stadium.
The club desperately needs the sale to go ahead to provide funding for the new £40 million stadium on Bristol UWE-owned land near the Abbeywood MOD procurement base.
A decision is expected to be announced during the next few week
TRASHorfield Ltd was launched amid controversy – not just because of its opposition to a new store which could have scuppered the club's plans to build a new stadium but also as a result of it being formed as a limited company.
Its company status raised questions about the extent to which it would be liable for costs and compensation if it lost its legal challenge.
In a blog at the time, the pressure group defended its decision to form a limited company by saying that it wanted to avoid one individual becoming the focus "for any unwelcome attention".
The group lost its judicial review after a High Court case in Bristol and decided not to proceed after the judge refused leave to appeal.
Costs of £10,000 were awarded against the group which were paid shortly after the court proceedings ended.
A council spokesperson confirmed that there were no outstanding debts which were owed to the council by the group.
In a statement from the group, they say: "The directors of TRASHorfield Ltd have applied to have the company struck off the Register of Companies. The company is solvent, with all bills incurred having been met in a timely manner, including payment of the charge to Bristol City Council which was made swiftly following the judicial review court case judgement. The company was set up simply to pursue a legal challenge to Bristol City Council's planning permission for Sainsbury's Horfield superstore.
"Whilst 'TRASHorfield Ltd' will be closed, the campaign group 'TRASHorfield' will remain active as long as there is a threat of a supermarket on the Memorial Ground. The organisers of the campaign wish to extend a very big 'Thank You' to the many thousands of engaged and active people within the local community who support the campaign, campaign with us and who generously contributed financial support required."
Meanwhile, the club is still waiting for the outcome of a separate court case against Sainsbury's.
The club is alleging the company is in breach of contract for failing to buy the Memorial Stadium.
The club desperately needs the sale to go ahead to provide funding for the new £40 million stadium on Bristol UWE-owned land near the Abbeywood MOD procurement base.
A decision is expected to be announced during the next few week
