In my view it is unacceptable that the council would even consider the use of the rugby ground for future development. In 2013 the council agreed that the freehold of the ground would not be sold nor would the covenant be lifted stating that it should only be used for sporting purposes.

Solihull has so few facilities for sport that it would be unforgivable for this to be lost. Building more houses would only increase the need for such sporting facilities.
In the interests of the local people, the council should, therefore, insist that a realistic rent be offered (not £60,000 a year) by Oakmoor and that they demand that the pitches be maintained in good order