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That's as maybe. But, why are Wigan Council officiating over the charity? They have nominated councillors from Wigan Borough Wards as trustees, but none from the St.Helens section of Ashton.
They will have the official say in matters should it come to liquidating the charity's assets. Then again, if Central Government say 'build this, there, now' it won't matter which councillor is a trustee, because they'll get their way, like it or lump it!