tyretrax 2,253 Posted January 11 On 1/8/2024 at 11:38 AM, Toady said: How about the Monmore,Crayford, and Shawfield as well. What about Shawfield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 12 12 hours ago, tyretrax said: What about Shawfield? These are just a list of the pathetic names( as a nod to its former status as a speedway )given to the shoe boxes by the developers of the carpark that’s all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,253 Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Toady said: These are just a list of the pathetic names( as a nod to its former status as a speedway )given to the shoe boxes by the developers of the carpark that’s all. Shawfield still has the same owners, so it hasn't been given to anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 12 1 hour ago, tyretrax said: Shawfield still has the same owners, so it hasn't been given to anyone. The shawfield is a house style on the development along with all the others mentioned that’s all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,253 Posted January 12 9 minutes ago, Toady said: The shawfield is a house style on the development along with all the others mentioned that’s all. I think you're confusing Shawfield Stadium, a.k.a. Shawfield Regeneration, with the area of Shawfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 12 2 hours ago, tyretrax said: I think you're confusing Shawfield Stadium, a.k.a. Shawfield Regeneration, with the area of Shawfield. I was replying to a comment someone made referring to the fact that one of the house styles on the Swindon Stadium housing development was named The Owlerton. I merely stated that there were others named after former stadia that once hosted speedway ie Monmore,Crayford,and Shawfield that’s all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,253 Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Toady said: I was replying to a comment someone made referring to the fact that one of the house styles on the Swindon Stadium housing development was named The Owlerton. I merely stated that there were others named after former stadia that once hosted speedway ie Monmore,Crayford,and Shawfield that’s all. The area known as Shawfield was there before the stadium which it took it's name from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 13 No doubt it was, just as Monmore green,Owlerton,Crayford et al were there before the stadia named after them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 24 Latest update if anyone interested https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24062597.council-considers-action-abbey-stadium-housebuilder/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted January 24 Nope not interested, thanks for asking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecoombdog 2,367 Posted January 24 2 hours ago, Toady said: Latest update if anyone interested https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24062597.council-considers-action-abbey-stadium-housebuilder/ I don't think there is a chance in hell that Taylor Wimpy have built houses on a site that they shouldn't have yet. They must develop 100's of these sites a year. I suspect the BS is coming from Tomlinson and his cronies who knew all along that the planning permission wasn't reliant on a fully completed stadium despite what they said from day dot. They are now being challenged on it and are blaming others. Let's hope the rat is voted out this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 24 (edited) 26 minutes ago, thecoombdog said: I don't think there is a chance in hell that Taylor Wimpy have built houses on a site that they shouldn't have yet. They must develop 100's of these sites a year. I suspect the BS is coming from Tomlinson and his cronies who knew all along that the planning permission wasn't reliant on a fully completed stadium despite what they said from day dot. They are now being challenged on it and are blaming others. Let's hope the rat is voted out this year. Correct, The council planning dept knew full well what they agreed at the time and so to did Osborne all he had to do was pay off the speedway which of course he did (to provide a United front) and avoid any save Swindon speedway supporter groups with his motorsport’s project. Edited January 24 by Toady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted January 24 2 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: Nope not interested, thanks for asking. Why comment then ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElmParkRG2 13 Posted January 24 Would it give the stadium more protection if it was awarded an Asset of Community Value (ACV)? I know it would provide protection if the stadium was sold, but can an ACV stop it being demolished or left standing empty and not used? If this is a way of protecting it it needs a (local?) group such as a speedway fans/parish council/ other groups etc. to organise a campaign to save the stadium. Fans of Reading FC have got an ACV on their stadium to stop their reckless owner selling it for non-football use. so a precedent has been set, but of course the Reading Borough Council was very willing and quick to award the ACV,. Would the Swindon Council be as willing, though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,282 Posted January 24 "Well I, for one, am shocked"... Said no one ever..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
