I don't get it. Are Leeds City Council lobbying the RFL for less teams in SuperLeague? Seems a bit weird.

If they are then I would wholeheartedly support them (whilst wondering why LCC of all people are getting involved). SuperLeague needs 10 teams to become stronger, maybe 12 at a push.

You can appeal the decision if it is refused, simple. No Council, not even one as incompetent as Bradford's many, are going to refuse without justification. The amount of consultation involved is huge.

Cobblers.
As a follower of both Leeds Utd and Leeds Rhinos I can assure you the profile of Leeds Rhinos has soared over the last few trophy laden years whereas the profile of Leeds utd has diminished season upon season. Wayne Rooney tweeting that Leeds are "his team" in rugby terms is an indication of how our team has pricked the conciousness of plenty of people out there. For Adrian Durham on talksport to dedicate so much time talking about Leeds Rhinos, and in particular Kevin Sinfield, on a station that normally disregards Rugby League I would say that is a big indicator that our success has kept Leeds on the sporting map. Leeds Utd are lucky to get a postage stamp sized match report in the Sunday broadsheets nowadays, they don't even get a mention in most.
The council does indeed have a job to do when protecting its residents, unfortunately it seems to pick and choose when to do this. Have you walked down Kirkstall Road in the shadow of the carbuncle built in the cricket ground recently. Everyday must feel like a permanent eclipse for the unfortunates living in its shadow. Strange how the Council didn't seem to "protect" the residents on this occasion eh ? I don't mind if the Council are consistent in their actions, but it would appear they're obviously not to allow such a monstrosity to be built and then suddenly change their tune when a much smaller development is planned on the other side of the ground.

Tend to agree re the cricket pavilion. It looks hideous and seems to me alot larger and certainly more of a eye sore than the new southstand.

Good post ,I agree with all your comments.The Carbunkle mostrocity, they had the opportunity to enhance the Victorian archecture in the neighbourhood it looked like someone had been doodleing and the boss said "we'll have that "yes they did allow licence to the Cricket,and there were big objections too.Also have you noticed there lloks to be more Rhinos shirts than Leeds united around the city?Isee football shirts from other clubs worn by out of town students,but not a lot of Leeds utd shirts

It certainly is a puzzle how that one got through. I can only think of 2 possibilities; the cricket pavilion is surrounded by 'commercial' properties - hotels, shops, student flats - whereas as the South Stand backs on to private housing. Secondly the pavilion was largely funded & is used by Leeds Met Uni.

Plus money talks Pal.

There's a huge difference between providing a loan to keep Test cricket, something that massively benefits the local economy, in Leeds and providing a loan to help a tax exile buy some playing fields in Wetherby.

Not sure what you mean Pal. Planning authorities are legally able to obligate developers to undertake related infrastructure works that are necessary to make a development acceptable, such as highway improvements, affordable housing, as part of a section 106 Agreement. Apart from the planning fee that's all the Council will get out of it.
Unless you are suggesting bribery Pal.

It also swears obscenities

Tut Tut to suggest such a thing. Intelligent investment = intelligent returns = a sond investment.

Why did LCC mention that we would have excerllant training facilities at Newmarket in their bid to host the rugby world cup. The world cup bid failed then they publicly announce/ lodge objections to the Newmarket development. Our city alone has enough venues to cater for such things. There is no logic here. Open your eyes LCC and appreciate what we have in the city of Leeds.

Sorry i meant football.