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The NPPF is just that though a policy framework, I don't know if it's legally binding, does the Coventry decision make it legally binding. Policies can change easily and 10 years of policy seem to have been ignored at Coventry. Can see this one going to the courts again.

I'm assuming it'll just be comments on the last few seasons... as clearly nobody is allowed to comment on the future 🤷‍♂️

Now the tenants are out, it's best for land owners to keep it that way. The provision of an alternative venue for Panthers to run at as contained in the NPPF and Local Plans has not really helped Coventry in the last 10 years. It's going to be another long haul

Set your alarm clocks! Broadcast Time Confirmed! Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be on BBC Radio Leicester tomorrow at 7.10am. Think you’ll miss it? You can catch it afterwards using the Listen Again feature on the BBC Radio Leicester website.

So who is the successor to Doris Stokes and Derek Acorah and how do we get them involved. They'd be more use than Harry Redknapp! ... Doris Stokes, one for the kids there 😂

I think it's called a circular firing squad

It was okay but they had to get the races completed before the sequence went back to red again at which point the race was stopped 🚦😜😂

Looks like arses and elbows were involved somewhere... 🎙️ Radio Leicester Update Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be pre-recording an interview with Ady Dayman this morning at 10am. 🔜 The show will air tomorrow – broadcast time to be confirmed.

... or, our top division doesn't suit a league with top class riders 🤔

Long Eaton... during the 90's

He must be confident of putting at least 300 paying adults on his crowd numbers every week then, even when the tv cameras aren't there, to mitigate the loss of tv money... which begs the question why hasn't he done this already 🤷‍♂️

Surely it would have to be at the point of Ippo and/or Sheffield not being sold, which must be by the new AGM date I'd have thought.

The CL seem pretty sorted, the only question for me is are PL going to run with 3, 4 or 5 and if not will they be "allowed" into the CL. 9 CL clubs vs 3, 4 or 5 PL clubs, without a TV deal, puts the PL in a tremendously weak position. It doesn't matter how "fully committed" Leicester are to Premiership racing as written in their statement today, that commitment could be severely tested if the other 2, 3 or 4 clubs aren't also committed. Talk of a sixth club is clearly pie in the sky stuff, along with a new TV deal and the saviour of British Speedway... Harry Redknapp.

Tomorrow morning on BBC Radio Leicester! Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be live on air with Ady Dayman, talking all things Leicester Speedway. 📻 Tune in at 10am. Not quite sure what he's got to say 🤷‍♂️

Yes, this was a straight copy and paste from the British Speedway press release. Brian Havelock was a bit before my time to remember as a rider, I remember him more of as a manager. Newcastle were never really a "glamour" club through my time following 2nd tier Speedway, so he never really resonated with me. My overriding memory of him was his appearance in a TV documentary commenting on the death of a rider (was it Wayne Garratt?). He certainly put a shift in to our sport as a rider, manager, promoter and fan and father. Condolences to all affected.

British Speedway is saddened to hear of the passing of former rider and promoter Brian Havelock. Brian, father of 1992 World Champion Gary, enjoyed a successful racing career of his own starting in the early 1970s, including spells with Newcastle, Workington and Middlesbrough. He went on to be team manager of both Newcastle and more latterly Redcar, where he also spent time as owner and promoter. Current Bears co-owner Ben Duffill paid tribute: “Brian was a huge character – the kind of person who always leaves an impression on you. I have lots of fond memories of our time together. “This is a very sad day for our club. His legacy will remain a lasting part of our history.”

No more than they deserve 😉😂

... Meanwhile over at King's Lynn, happy birthday to Dale Allitt 😂 https://x.com/KLSpeedway/status/1992966691706314976?s=20

Radio silence has been broken by Leicester! LIONS 2026 UPDATE LEICESTER Speedway wish to provide an update for our supporters on plans for the 2026 season. The club is fully committed to racing at Premiership level once again, and although the full structure and team composition of that league has yet to be finalised, normal winter work is taking place including discussions with potential team members. British Speedway’s AGM, where regulations are ratified, was recently postponed but several league meetings between club promoters have taken place. It is known that the league will take on a different look in 2026 due to the sad closure of Birmingham and the fact that Oxford have elected to scale back to Championship and NDL racing having previously operated at all three levels of the sport. Elsewhere, champions Ipswich – who defeated the Watling JCB Lions in the Grand Final – were put up for sale recently, as were Sheffield prior to the end of the season. But Leicester wish to dispel any rumours as to their own involvement, as they seek to build on the last two seasons which have seen them finish as league runners-up on both occasions as well as winning this year’s KO Cup. Co-promoter and team manager Stewart Dickson said: “I can only speak from a Leicester perspective, but obviously I know our fans are keen to hear what’s happening, and we hope things can be finalised soon. “We are having regular Zoom calls with the other Premiership clubs, and there is very much a will to continue with this league. “Leicester are committed to the Premiership, along with the other clubs which remain from last season, and obviously we’re hopeful of satisfactory outcomes at Ipswich and Sheffield, hopefully the sooner the better for all concerned. “We still envisage there will be a Premiership next season although we do recognise time is moving on, and ideally we’d like to have our team finalised and announced, and to be getting season tickets on sale by now. “What I can say is that we do know what the likely structure will be in terms of team building, and therefore tentative talks have been taking place with riders. “There are plenty of riders who have expressed a desire to be with Leicester next season, and I’m very confident we will be able to put a competitive side together once again. “So at the moment, and on behalf of myself, Paul (Cairns) and Jen (Crossland), we thank everyone for their patience and we hope to have some more news in the near future.”

I would suspect it would fit nicely in the bin 👍😂

Looked worse at Leicester 😂

Not unless they can run CL and/or NDL

In their "for sale" statement it said the current promotion had run their last top flight meeting

Probably wouldn't be accepted back by BSPL after his previous 2 and a half month stint as a promoter 😂 Mind you they are desperate!

Wasn't there also rumours at the time that he'd only been signed to ride at home... followed by a string of non appearances away from home due to dodgy burgers or something 😂