Sir Sidney

Wasn't there a similar wall and posts in place before?

Wasn't there a similar wall and posts in place before?

Thanks for that. I've downloaded and will take a look. One of the most obvious initial questions (assuming we accept in the first place that it a genuine proposal - which I have doubts about) is where are people going to park? Only 200 spaces in what looks a fairly rural location. Hopefully that is all in hand

Nope, he'll have been blown off course

Thanks for the tip off. Tickets bought this morning, before the SGP site said they were on sale.

I'd suggest you read the actual Council report , and Councel advice before calling all Councillors corrupt. The BBC report is not a complete reflection on all the facts.

Worth a read https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.speedwayresearcher.org.uk/wimbledoninternationale.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjx99zUl-aKAxUqUUEAHVHBHNsQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1r3axN8_nbIFJQTLVnsrUO

I note the British Final for 2025 has changed back to a Monday, with no explanation as to why a Saturday date is not happening this year.

Why do you think the stadium owners would have any interest in selling to WBD when they have shown no interest in selling to anyone else?

Gorzow didn't have a roof when I was there last year!

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More likely that the rules have changed, given the BSPL press release said that the Regs for NDL and NT woukd be the same. Also, on the NDL thread there was a query regarding people like Luke Harrison now being ineligible as he achieved a Championship average over 4 - the response being that he had been told he would be eligible

Until all the teams are declared it's not easy to judge. You could make the same comment about Scunthorpe and Workington, and probably others once all teams are in place. A number of the Oxford riders could well see substantial increases in their averages this year.

It's 'on the day' rather than 'on the gate'. Tickets still have to be bought online

Happy to be deluded. It's a start, not a destination

Views have been submitted throughout the year. It is possible that promoters have some interest in what was put forward- not all views are about the points limit

The Fans Voice reps were asked to submit the views collected during the year, and Phil Morris will be presenting that to the meeting. At least that is a start

Well, virtually all the rugby Premiership clubs for a start. Football https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68713522

Many, many sports clubs accross multiple sports are loss making, and only propped up by the owners. IIt's not exclusively a speedway thing

Or just got the wrong rider!

Bored instead of board

I play cricket, so I am pro cricket - but, in that day's play ( which shouldn't take 7-8 hours unless you are including lunch and tea) for how long is the ball actually in play? 45 minutes? And a lot of that may not be 'entertainment '. County cricket is hardly awash with supporters attending county games. Value is a subjective judgement

Absolutely. Watching the live stream it was apparent that sticking to policies and facts gained traction. Stunts like using schoolchildren to try to emotionally blackmail the Planning Committee are abhorrent and should have no place in such a meeting.

Reflecting on the result overnight it does seem to me that there is a pragmatic solution going forward, if AEPG wants to engage. (and of course, I don't know what the deal is between AEPG and the Agricultural Society) As things stand, AEPG can't get 650 houses built on the land that includes the stadium. I don't know what the profit margin per house is but let's assume that is a net potential loss of circa £50m. AEPG could offer to replace the proposed golf driving range at the southern end of the site, which as far as I can see is adjacent to commercial buildings and as far away as possible from its new build housing, with a replacement speedway track and associated buildings, with the proviso that the Council then approves the majority of the remaining new housing. That gives a solution whereby, albeit with a bit of compromise, all parties can claim a win. Of course, they could just bide their time and hope that eventually they get what they want.

I'm happy to take your word for it.