Why is the use of the Olympic Stadium by West Ham controversial?

Why is the use of the Olympic Stadium by West Ham controversial?

Following a bitter, controversial battle – including allegations of spying, phone hacking and industrial espionage – West Ham were awarded the stadium in February 2011.

How did West Ham get the Olympic Stadium?

On 22 March 2013, West Ham United secured a 99-year lease deal, with the stadium planned to be used as their home ground from the 2016–17 season. In July 2013, UK Athletics received a 50-year deal for the use of the stadium. UK Athletics will have access every year from the last Friday in June until the end of July.

Do West Ham own Olympic Stadium?

At present, the ground is owned by E20, Lewisham Council and the government. West Ham United are only tenants who in 2016 signed a 99-year lease agreement on favourable terms with LLDC, who manage the stadium.

How much do West Ham pay for Olympic Stadium?

West Ham currently pay £2.5 million a year to lease the stadium from its owners but that would halved were they to be relegated, with the burden falling on the taxpayer. West Ham are, however, currently ninth in the Premier League table.

Can West Ham fill the Olympic Stadium?

West Ham have confirmed that planning permission has been granted to increase their matchday capacity to 62,500. Discussions about the expansion took place in July and this latest development will help with the growing demand for tickets.

How much does West Ham pay in rent?

The cost of converting the London Stadium from football ground to multi-use venue and back again has risen to £6million, the stadium’s owners E20 have confirmed. West Ham have a 99-year lease at the 60,000-seat venue, which was built for the 2012 Olympics, but pay only £2.5million a year in rent.

Who has the biggest stadium in Premier League?

Manchester United
Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, is the biggest stadium in the English Premier League, with a capacity of 74,140. It is the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom (UK), behind only the national stadium, Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.

What is the most beautiful stadium in the world?

Stadium Tours: 10 most beautiful stadiums in the world

• The Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
• The Allianz Arena, Germany.
• Wembley, the United Kingdom.
• Floating Stadium, Singapore.
• Pancho Arena, Hungary.
• Stadion Gospin Dolac, Croatia.
• Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal.
• Svangaskard Stadium, Faroes.