Sell stadium to West Ham, assembly member tells mayor

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West Ham United could acquire full ownership of their home ground following a formal proposal from an assembly member to the mayor. The recommendation suggests a direct sale of the stadium to the club as a solution to long-standing fiscal and operational challenges regarding the site’s current management. Since relocating to the venue, the club has occupied the ground under a long-term lease while public bodies remain responsible for significant maintenance and running costs. A shift to private ownership would transfer these liabilities to the club, potentially offering more commercial freedom and ending the public sector's financial involvement in the stadium.