My understanding is that IL has taken the lease over with a promise to keep the running track for the Harriers, but I hope he has bought it and can do a conversion.

Hengirl,

You are indeed correct to say that it is on a lease from the Council and not been bought by IL.

A friend of mine has told me it is for 25 years,

So is the DW stadium on a lease from the council the council owns the land its built on.

Are you expecting us to believe that our wonderful Council are saying "Hang on, you can't build houses here"

I read an article recently (can’t find it now otherwise I’d link to it), possibly in the WEP.

It was an interview with IL. One of the things he mentioned is that we a permanent tenants at Robin Park and possibly looking to sell the site in Orrell but that hasn’t been decided yet.

It was in the evening post site. You’re right, he’s said we’re permanent tenants at Robin Park and whilst they haven’t done a deal to sell Orrell yet, they probably will do further down the line.