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RYE HOUSE STADIUM — THEN & NOW The pictures tell the story. The track and main stand have been removed — unlawfully. We need your help to win the planning battle. Donate today. Every contribution counts towards legal fees. DONATE NOW – gofund.me/d5437dcc0 Please share

Some comments on social media have suggested that members of RHAG cannot be trusted, that individuals are looking to make a profit, or that we are simply “getting the begging bowl out”. Nothing could be further from the truth. No one is profiting from this. The suggestion that anyone from the group is doing so is insulting to the number of people who have worked tirelessly, given their time and committed their own money to get us to this position over the last 7 years. Do you realise the time, effort and money that has already gone into reaching the point where the group is a Rule 6 party and hopes to instruct a leading KC to fight for the stadium and track at the Planning Inquiry? The stadium could have been long gone six years ago, with football pitches potentially in its place. Instead, a number of people have continued to fight to keep the stadium and its future as a sporting venue alive — particularly when dealing with individuals whose spiteful actions have shown little regard for planning laws or the importance of protecting a long-standing community asset. This is part of the wider problem with speedway in this country. Too often, people believe that signing a petition or submitting an objection on a council planning portal is enough. It isn’t. That is one reason why the sport has lost so many tracks over the past 40 years. The governing body and much of the fanbase have, too often, stood by and accepted the loss of tracks rather than fighting to protect them. To fight effectively in the planning system, you need professional expertise. Lawyers, planning specialists and other professionals need to be paid for their time and expertise. That is where donations are going. Positive thoughts aren't going to help. So rather than criticising those who have got off their backsides and put their own time, money and effort into trying to save Rye House, perhaps they should be supported. We don't require any thanks or a pat on the back. Just send a small donation. If you have ever followed Rye House, supported the Rockets, earned a few quid out of the club or have an emotional connection to the club and stadium, consider donating the equivalent of the price of an admission for one match, a round of drinks or a takeaway. If you choose not to donate, or simply aren’t bothered, that’s entirely your choice. But don’t criticise those who have put their own time, money and effort into fighting for Rye House, and then complain about speedway continually losing tracks or say how much of a shame it was to see what happened at Rye House. Forget the individuals. Put your donation into the fight for this 90-year-old club and stadium. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. https://gofund.me/89d0fc2dc

🚨SAVE RYE HOUSE SPEEDWAY - WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE APPEAL The Speedway track at Rye House Stadium has been removed and building works carried out without planning permission. East Herts District Council has served an Enforcement Notice and the occupier has appealed against it. The Appeal will be heard on 21-23 October 2026 in the Council Chamber at Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EQ. Following our application, the nature of part of the Appeal has been changed to an Inquiry and Rye House Action Group is now a Rule 6 Party. That means we can take full part: putting our own evidence to the Inspector, calling witnesses and questioning the other side's case. This is particularly significant because it will allow us to make the case the Local Authority had failed to. This is a very late change and the Appeal is only weeks away. The other parties will have professional representation and we must too. So we have launched a GoFundMe page to raise £40,000 for legal representation and support costs. https://gofund.me/7b9de8c13 We know times are hard for many people and every gift, large or small, makes a difference. If you're not sure what to give, think of the Saturday nights at Rye House you've missed since the racing stopped and what that might mean to you. Every penny raised goes to the Appeal. Any money left over will go to our continuing campaign to bring speedway back to Rye House. Save Coventry Speedway did the same at Brandon in 2023: they took Rule 6 status, funded their case through GoFundMe and saw the developer's appeal dismissed. We want to do it at Rye House too. Please give if you can, and please share this post. The more people who see it, the better our chance of saving Rye House. Donate here: https://gofund.me/7b9de8c13 More at www.ryehouse.racing

RHAG are pleased to announce that the Planning Inspector has agreed to our application for formal Appeal Party status (Rule 6 Party) and to change the nature of the Appeal to a Hybrid Appeal – a hearing on 21 October 2026 followed by two days as a Planning Inquiry on 22–23 October 2026. This is an important development, as the Planning Inquiry will provide a formal opportunity for RHAG to present evidence and make the case for the future of Speedway at Rye House. We are asking supporters and the wider community to sign the petition and submit their objections at https://www.ryehouse.racing/. All submissions will be passed on to the Planning Inspector and will help demonstrate the strength and depth of community interest in the future of Rye House Stadium.

Rye House Stadium Appeal Update Further Rescheduled Hearing – Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10:00am The long-awaited appeal that will help determine the future of Rye House Stadium has been further rescheduled and will now be heard on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10:00am in the East Hertfordshire District Council Chamber, East Hertfordshire District Council Offices, Wallfields, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EQ. The hearing was originally scheduled for Tuesday 20 October, but has been moved to Wednesday 21 October because East Hertfordshire District Council is unable to host the hearing on Tuesday. 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.

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.