Council to take legal action against Swindon Town FC
It's over unpaid rent at the County Ground
Last updated 2nd Jul 2021
Swindon Borough Council says it's taking legal action against Swindon Town over rent arrears at the County Ground.
The council says it had no choice but to take legal action after the club allegedly missed a deadline to respond to them.
A Swindon Borough Council spokesman has given us this statement:
“The football club has rent arrears and we have made every effort to resolve the issue, providing plenty of opportunities for the club to work with us on structuring a repayment plan.
We set the club a final deadline to respond with an offer to clear the arrears but, when this was missed, we had no choice but to start the necessary legal action for payment of the debt.
“We fully appreciate that the coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on the finances of lower league football clubs, including Swindon Town, but as with any tenant, the Council will take the necessary action if rent is not paid.
“We remain committed to working with the football club to find a way forward on this issue.”
Greatest Hits Radio has approached Swindon Town for a response