I think someone is making something up for their own gain. Why bid on an area of land you do not know you will be able to develop be it a mosque or a supermarket. The ground was approved for housing only plus you would be looking to remove an existing tenant, not that easy.
I will therefore remain sceptical about the mosque development on the BV/ superbowl site until I see hard evidence to confirm this.
I suppose a little council bashing keeps some happy.

Back in February on the “Stadium for Sale” thread I posted a light hearted solution.

St Catherine Church doesn't stop building a decent east stand

How does a Mosque then?

I think we are talking location rather than religious beliefs

It wouldn't but it would certainly cause problems in terms of parking or other possible plans for the land, where as the church is where it is and not in the way.

Wouldn't it be more to do with not being able to build backwards to Donny road, so not allowing for sufficient foundations to build upwards?
Anyone know.
1. Have "we" put in a bid?
3. If so who is we?
3. Who is financing these two purchases as the council seem to be distancing themselves from the issue.
4. If the club/trust/Yorkcourt do intend buying the Super Bowl, Will this be demolished and a car park laid? Or will the SB be used as a facility by the club? Weddings? Match day hospitality?

Because the Super Bowl is right behind the east stand

When do offers get accepted on commercial purchases? If the last day of bids was Friday I'd be hoping we'd be hearing something soon.

If there are conflicting plans.
One for a rugby ground and the other for a Mosque & education centre, the mosque will be looked on more favourably.
A rugby club cant play the "race" card, which will inevitably be used is the mosque doesn't get the go ahead.

Some people might like to believe that, because its powerful fuel for a particular agenda, but I don't believe that race or religion is a material consideration in planning law.

If it comes to the seller - I don't suppose they give a tom tit who they sell it to; they'll just want the best price.

Well MC has said on Yorkshire Radio Belle Vue has just been granted community value status which is good news for us

And also good news for the residents of Agbrigg and Belle Vue?

Indeed, it depends on who the other bidder is. Given that the two bidders could both possibly be classified as 'community groups' then the ACV wouldn't make much difference in reality. In fact if anything it could slow the process down by a few months and means the superbowl site is more ripe for picking for those with funds ready to go whilst there is inertia on buying the ground. If it is a commercial buyer then the ACV will help a little but there is no obligation for the bank to sell to us, it will still go to the highest bidder.

Question is i suppose should another buyer seal the purchase of the superbowl etc in the meantime it is it worth buying Belle Vue anyway if the chance to develop it is so limited? Or do we take the view that any move to have the ground in our name is good even if it does mean officially giving up on Newmarket once and for all?

You are quite right about seller only being interested in price, I agree with that.

However, if this becomes any kind of political football, with the local council having significant input, I stand by my point and we already know that our council leader doesn't give a damn about Wakefield Trinity but, there aren't too many politicians (of any party) that would want to ruffle the feathers of the ethnic community.