Peterborough Panthers 2022

[NickH114 17]

Does anyone know when Panthers are having there P&P day? 

[Flappy 1,605]

On 3/15/2022 at 12:49 PM, NickH114 said:

Does anyone know when Panthers are having there P&P day? 

No idea tbh

[NickH114 17]

Have since heard it’s monday 28th march.

[Flappy 1,605]

Everything has gone very quiet with the defending champions

[szkocjasid 3,027]

My suggested riding order:

1. Michael P Toft

2. Scott Nicholls

3. Ulrich Ostergaard

4. Hans Andersen

5. Chris Harris

6. Ben Basso

7. Jordan Palin

[NeilWatson 1,988]

https://www.peterboroughmatters.co.uk/local-news/first-look-a-plan-for-ortons-50m-leisure-future-and-1600-homes-2250908?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

A vision of Orton's potential future with up to 50 acres of leisure and 1,600 homes on the site of the current East of England Arena has been revealed.

The site could boast new outdoor areas, a swimming pool, cinema, and golf driving range, among many other leisure options, complementing restaurants and cafes and also co-working spaces, should an ambitious plan be passed.

The changes would spell the end for events such as Truckfest and the Fireworks Fiesta, and the need for relocation for the Peterborough Panthers speedway team.

There would also be a need for the council's local plan for the area to be enhanced.  Ashley Butterfield, the enthusiastic CEO of Asset Earning Power Group which has put the plan together, says the development will only be for "the improvement of the City and adjacent communities".

An original plan for 650 homes included in the council's Local Plan was not delivering the full opportunity in the boundary space of 164 acres, hence the planned increase to around 1,600 units. 

So after many iterations the proposed master plan, to be seen above, would deliver around 650 homes to the north-east of the site, with a separate planning application to be put forward for the leisure offering and around 950 homes to the west and south. 

Those are likely to include a range of 'future-proofed' net carbon zero units: affordable homes, Build to Rent properties, private rented, housing association and open market owner-occupancy.

Mr Butterfield said the idea was first put forward two-and-a-half years ago, and would represent a radical change for both the Ortons and how Peterborough defines leisure and residential property working alongside one another.

Speaking from AEPG's site at the Arena, he said: "This is not another housing development - we are passionate about knitting it together with leisure to make it stand out on the map. We're working with the council, Nene Park Trust, and ward councillors, to make it work.

"We're currently in discussion with potential development partners - we need to make sure they're the right ones. This 50-acre leisure development will be owned by AEPG in perpetuity, so it's not like we're coming in, building it and disappearing. 

"It's a unique approach to a development. When I met with the landowner - the East of England Agricultural Society - they had a choice. They had 650 homes allocated, but they knew the site was obviously a site for future development for 1600 homes. 

"They didn't want to build boxes - this is their land and their legacy. So they wanted of course to maximise on value for the charity, but to leave something special."

The 50-acre parcel of land to the south-east would be earmarked for between £30m and £50m of leisure, the exact nature of which is still unknown.

A few events will definitely leave the site such as Truckfest, but even if the development is passed it will be three or four years at the very earliest before the event needs to move on.

Similarly, Mr Butterfield said that he has consulted with Buster Chapman who owns Peterborough Panthers,

He said: "Buster is cool with it. It costs us a lot of money - electricity, water, upkeep and maintenance - and isn't sustainable.

"I explained to him that I would continue to absorb the costs. He always knew that there was going to be development, and was happy to work with us until it ended here."

In September Alistair Beattie, interim CEO of the East of England Agricultural Society, said: “The end of the three-day agricultural show in 2012 meant that the showground was no longer essential to the future of the Society.

"Our alliance with AEPG allows the development of the leisure facilities and wider site, leaving the Society to focus on its charitable aims of promoting agriculture, education, and rural life."

 

[TTT 1,227]

Surely Buster will let us share KL's stadium after this season.

[Baldyman 6,243]

Devastated for Panthers fans 

[TTT 1,227]

5 minutes ago, Baldyman said:

Devastated for Panthers fans 

It will have a knock on affect and the whole league will collapse soon tbh, The Sport will be done in this country when Buster calls it a day imo.

Poole are on the clock as well as us. 

[M.D 463]

Really feel for the Panthers fans, this doesnt look too good.

[Bagpuss 10,780]

Surely this is nothing unexpected, plus if I've read it right it will be four years before anything happens and assuming this guy is honest they want to find the speedway a new home.

[scoobydoo 2,254]

13 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

Surely this is nothing unexpected, plus if I've read it right it will be four years before anything happens and assuming this guy is honest they want to find the speedway a new home.

I've read it like you another 3 or 4 years and that's if they get all the plans passed which theres been big doubts about , 

[noaksey 345]

Buster is cool with it

=

There's nothing Buster can do about it

[wealdstone 3,454]

Needs to be taken with large pinch of salt ,but implies/hints that Panthers to be re located.  I also read that it will take a minimum of 4 years.  Could be a good idea if someone from Panthers would elaborate.  A flight of pigs has just flown past my window

Edited March 17, 2022 by wealdstone

[TINYS 292]

4 hours ago, NeilWatson said:

https://www.peterboroughmatters.co.uk/local-news/first-look-a-plan-for-ortons-50m-leisure-future-and-1600-homes-2250908?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

A vision of Orton's potential future with up to 50 acres of leisure and 1,600 homes on the site of the current East of England Arena has been revealed.

The site could boast new outdoor areas, a swimming pool, cinema, and golf driving range, among many other leisure options, complementing restaurants and cafes and also co-working spaces, should an ambitious plan be passed.

The changes would spell the end for events such as Truckfest and the Fireworks Fiesta, and the need for relocation for the Peterborough Panthers speedway team.

There would also be a need for the council's local plan for the area to be enhanced.  Ashley Butterfield, the enthusiastic CEO of Asset Earning Power Group which has put the plan together, says the development will only be for "the improvement of the City and adjacent communities".

An original plan for 650 homes included in the council's Local Plan was not delivering the full opportunity in the boundary space of 164 acres, hence the planned increase to around 1,600 units. 

So after many iterations the proposed master plan, to be seen above, would deliver around 650 homes to the north-east of the site, with a separate planning application to be put forward for the leisure offering and around 950 homes to the west and south. 

Those are likely to include a range of 'future-proofed' net carbon zero units: affordable homes, Build to Rent properties, private rented, housing association and open market owner-occupancy.

Mr Butterfield said the idea was first put forward two-and-a-half years ago, and would represent a radical change for both the Ortons and how Peterborough defines leisure and residential property working alongside one another.

Speaking from AEPG's site at the Arena, he said: "This is not another housing development - we are passionate about knitting it together with leisure to make it stand out on the map. We're working with the council, Nene Park Trust, and ward councillors, to make it work.

"We're currently in discussion with potential development partners - we need to make sure they're the right ones. This 50-acre leisure development will be owned by AEPG in perpetuity, so it's not like we're coming in, building it and disappearing. 

"It's a unique approach to a development. When I met with the landowner - the East of England Agricultural Society - they had a choice. They had 650 homes allocated, but they knew the site was obviously a site for future development for 1600 homes. 

"They didn't want to build boxes - this is their land and their legacy. So they wanted of course to maximise on value for the charity, but to leave something special."

The 50-acre parcel of land to the south-east would be earmarked for between £30m and £50m of leisure, the exact nature of which is still unknown.

A few events will definitely leave the site such as Truckfest, but even if the development is passed it will be three or four years at the very earliest before the event needs to move on.

Similarly, Mr Butterfield said that he has consulted with Buster Chapman who owns Peterborough Panthers,

He said: "Buster is cool with it. It costs us a lot of money - electricity, water, upkeep and maintenance - and isn't sustainable.

"I explained to him that I would continue to absorb the costs. He always knew that there was going to be development, and was happy to work with us until it ended here."

In September Alistair Beattie, interim CEO of the East of England Agricultural Society, said: “The end of the three-day agricultural show in 2012 meant that the showground was no longer essential to the future of the Society.

"Our alliance with AEPG allows the development of the leisure facilities and wider site, leaving the Society to focus on its charitable aims of promoting agriculture, education, and rural life."

 

When is all this supposed to happen.