The appeal by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) against the decision by the Information Commissioner ordering publication of its deal with West Ham for the Olympic Stadium has failed it has been revealed today. ClaretandHugh understands that the LLDC has 35 days to publish the information in full.
The fan coalition who bought the Freedom of infomation challenge has praised the Information Tribunal for “standing up for what is right” after LLDC’s appeal was rejected in full.
In a press release, the coalition of 14 supporters’ trusts & groups demanding the publication of the full financial terms of the contract between West Ham United and the London Legacy Development Corporation (LDDC) today expressed “satisfaction” at the rejection of the appeal by the LLDC to the information tribunal.
“The failure of the LLDC to convince the judge means that the original decision by the Information Commissioner (ICO) ordering the publication of the terms must be enforced, and that the information sought by the coalition, MPs, the entire Greater London Assembly and thousands of members of the public will now have to be published.”
A coalition spokesman said: “We’re naturally delighted with the outcome, as we see this as an issue of fairness to the taxpayer, to clubs near and far, and to football as a whole. We now respectfully request that the LLDC do what is right, waive the right to an appeal, and publish the deal in full so that it can be properly assessed and its implications understood.”
“Naturally, due process has to be completed, and though the LLDC’s appeal has been dismissed, it will be their decision as to whether they want to continue to pursue a case that has fallen at every hurdle – with the further financial cost to the taxpayer that will bring.”
“We believe that the tribunal stood up for what is right, namely the right of members of the public to know how their assets are being used, and money is being spent.”
“The very reason we launched this campaign was because there was considerable doubt about the use of a major public asset, and the money being spent. Don’t forget that these are terms granted to a privately owned business: a Premier League football club who will next year be in receipt of more than £100m per-season just for turning up.”
There is no right of appeal against the decision by either party except on specific legal grounds.
The coalition will not be making any further comment at this time.
Who gives a funk , this is a dead parrot FFS !
Its just porn for Charlton supporters ! Masterbating in the upper tiers in the corner !
Enough , it means nothing !
Just hope Dave Cameron’s dad did not have anything to do with it,
Lots of happy sad people in South London.
Wonder how long no comment stays as a quote once the report comes out,
Not sure what this supporters trust wants really ? Most of the details concerning WHUFC are already known . Is it some misguided belief that the deal can be scuppered at the eleventh hour and the bidding process has to be gone through all over again ? Not sure how that would serve the tax payers interests !