Chris

You made patronising comments as well as being a hypocrite in your post I quoted so the wally comment is fair enough. With respect I don't care if you had second thoughts. You were asked to provide evidence of abuse you have seen towards the appellant on social media and have offered none.

What abuse have you seen? These individuals have destroyed a 90 year old stadium with no planning permission. Some peoples emotions are going to be highly charged. Some comments are bound to be a bit fruity and you're very naive if you think that's abuse. No council or planning inspector will take notice of any social media post. This will be decided on evidence in regards to planning laws. You're an absolute hypocrite as well. How about I come and build a padel court in your back garden with no planning permission? Far more benefits for the community. Wally.

It was a desperate and worried statement from the leaseholders. Full of mistruths and propaganda. The fact they turned comments off underneath the post says it all. We shared some drone footage on social media of the damage and destruction they caused and the angry reaction it got from the community and it shocked them. The lady you are referring to is an employee of the Rye House Group and they got her to spam the Rye House Facebook page. We've heard it all before from them that they won't ever have speedway back out of spite but they may not have much choice if they lose the appeal

Rye House Stadium Appeal Update Rescheduled Hearing – Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:00am The long-awaited appeal that will help determine the future of Rye House Stadium will now be heard on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:00am in the East Hertfordshire District Council Chamber, East Hertfordshire District Council Offices, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EQ. This is a public hearing, giving supporters and the wider community the opportunity to demonstrate the strength of feeling behind saving Rye House Stadium as a speedway venue. A strong turnout is vital. It sends a clear message that Rye House Speedway has not been forgotten, has not been abandoned, and still has a passionate community prepared to fight for its future. If you support Rye House Speedway—or simply believe that valued community sports facilities should not be lost through unlawful development—please keep this date free and attend if you can. The Planning Inspectorate’s decision to hold a public hearing, rather than determine the appeal through written representations, reflects the significant level of public interest in this case. In the meantime, please continue to support the campaign by signing the petition, submitting your objection, and sharing your memories of Rye House Speedway. Every signature, objection and personal story helps demonstrate the importance of protecting this historic sporting venue. Visit https://www.ryehouse.racing/ to add your support.

🚨 Your support is needed If Rye House Speedway means something to you, please take a few moments to: ✅ Sign the RHAG petition to register your objection. 📝 Leave a message sharing your memories of Rye House Stadium and what it has meant to you over the years. 🌐 Visit our website: https://ryehouse.racing/ to sign the petition, leave your memories, and find all the latest information about the forthcoming appeal hearing. 📅 Appeal Hearing 🗓️ Tuesday 11th August 🕙 10:00am This appeal represents a hugely important moment for the future of Rye House. Every signature, every memory shared, and every show of support helps demonstrate just how much this historic venue means to so many people. Please sign, share, and help us spread the word.

I've attended 4 or 5 British meetings since my club closed in 2018. Lawson has been in all of those meetings and every meeting he has turned up late and a few minutes before the start or just after. Sounds like he doesn't do Press and Practice days either. No idea why the clubs allow this sort of behaviour.

The public hearing into the enforcement appeal at Rye House Stadium has been confirmed for 10:00am on Tuesday 11 August 2026. 📍 Council Chamber East Herts District Council Offices Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EQ If you have an affiliation with the Rye House Rockets or an interest in seeing speedway restored to its spiritual home, we'd love to see you there. Your presence will help demonstrate the continuing community interest in the future of Rye House Stadium. Please share this post and help spread the word.

Have a look at the link below https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk/online-applications/appealDetails.do?previousCaseType=Property&keyVal=SD5TKXGL00W00&previousCaseNumber=NHWOPI00DT014&previousCaseUprn=010034516473&activeTab=summary&previousKeyVal=NHWOPI00DT015 Unlawful development has continued at the stadium since this enforcement notice was issued. The public inquiry allows the leaseholders to be seriously questioned in front of the planning inspector.

Will let you know the time when it's confirmed.

Great. The more support the planning inspector can see the better.

Rye House Speedway Needs You Put the date in your diaries – 11 August 2026. The long awaited Appeal to determine Rye House Stadium’s future will be heard at the East Hertfordshire District Council Chamber, East Hertfordshire District Council Offices, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EQ on 11 August 2026. This is a public hearing and presents supporters with an opportunity to show the level of interest in saving Rye House Stadium as a Speedway venue. A strong turnout matters. It demonstrates that Rye House Speedway is not forgotten, not abandoned and not without supporters prepared to stand up for it. If you support Rye House Speedway keep this date free. If you’ve booked a holiday – cancel (or postpone) it. If you’re thinking of booking one, avoid Tuesday 11 August 2026. The decision to hold a public hearing instead of dealing with the appeal on paper reflects the scale of public interest. Now that interest must be seen. More details will follow — but for now, save the date and be there.

End of year update

I couldn't give two sh1ts if it's easier for Danny King or Dickson keeps his two jobs. My team were withdrawn by the BSPL in 2018 but I've shaken my head from afar with the level of doubling up. It makes the sport look completely mickey mouse and a sport not to be taken seriously. You can just about accept a young upcoming rider doubling up at reserve for a league above but we have basically the same riders in two different leagues riding for two different clubs. Offer riders 40 meetings a year in British Speedway and if they don't want it then off you pop and get a job. One league-26 league matches, KO cup and early season regional competition with the odd individual thrown in. Harry Redknapp and Phil Davies might even be able to get a Super League together offering a few quid. Triffic.

Who are the idiots still fighting for a Premiership? Lemon, Chapman and Dickson? It's done, all over Get on with one league and adapting the race format. Get rid of the nonsense of riders riding for multiple clubs, race on a night of the clubs choosing and start again. The current model is finished.

Planning permission for an all weather pitch at Rye House was refused years ago. The base it still there but it's overgrown due to the leaseholders not being allowed to touch anything on site due to years of unlawful development