Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Controversial Millwall FC development plans hearing postponed till January

• Lewisham plans to sell land to mystery developers takes new twist
• Supporters Group complain about public money spend and secrecy

Lewisham council’s plan to compulsorily purchase Millwall FC’s land around The Den and sell it on to mystery offshore-owned developers took a further unlikely twist in courtroom five of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

The council, represented by a QC and instructing solicitors, successfully argued behind closed doors that the hearing should be postponed until January. The reason for the delay is the unavailability of one of the directors of the developers, Renewal, who would have given evidence.

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