Tottenham apply to High Court to review Olympic Stadium award to West Ham

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Tottenham have confirmed that they are to appeal the decision to award West Ham use of the Olympic Stadium.

The north London club has formally applied to have an oral hearing at the High Court just days after the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) said that neither they nor fellow unsuccessful bidders Leyton Orient could pursue a judicial review.

However, Tottenham have released a statement declaring that they have since appealed to the courts to contest the decision of the OPLC.

It reads: “The club has today applied to the High Court to renew its application for permission to bring a claim against the London Borough of Newham and the Olympic Park Legacy Company, the Mayor of London and government ministers for judicial review of their decisions underlying the bid process for the conversion of the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 games.

“Under this process the club now has the opportunity to present its case at an oral hearing at the High Court.”