steve roberts Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, DSC67 said: I've always felt that the owners of these abandoned buildings and sites should be made by the local authorities to keep them in a decent condition instead of allowing them to crumble into a state of disrepair and end up where demolition is the only option ...some 8 years ago I was in correspondence with the then owners of the stadium citing my concerns that the stadium was being left to deteriorate so that it would no longer be a viable facility with a view of selling it off for re-development. She refuted that in strong terms but I have since been found correct...a disgraceful state of affairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Hopes fade - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17501893.oxford-stadium-hopes-for-future-fade-as-remaining-businesses-leave/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 3/29/2018 at 7:52 AM, MattK said: The stadium supporting 62 jobs and bringing £3.1m to the local economy seems wildly optimistic. Does anyone have a link to the actual report? It does appear to be good news though and reading between the lines the council seem to be lining themselves up to take over the stadium. I went there in May 2007 shortly before they closed to watch Swindon and I doubt there was 62 home fans there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Legends to reunite - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17516790.oxford-speedway-legends-to-reunite-at-anniversary-meet/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Legends to reunite - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17516790.oxford-speedway-legends-to-reunite-at-anniversary-meet/ Gordon Kennett is apparently due to attend. Nice to see Gordon showing an interest in speedway because he was somewhat a reluctant hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Gordon was the star of the last ever appearance of speedway bikes at Wimbledon making the tarmac look as if it was a shale track on the bends. The video is on YouTube 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) On 3/15/2019 at 9:16 AM, Midland Red said: Hopes fade - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17501893.oxford-stadium-hopes-for-future-fade-as-remaining-businesses-leave/ Edited March 29, 2019 by miro error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17536056.fences-put-up-at-stadium-after-businesses-move-off/?ref=mr&lp=6 Edited March 29, 2019 by miro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangerBoy Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, miro said: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17536056.fences-put-up-at-stadium-after-businesses-move-off/?ref=mr&lp=6 If you left empty space would you not do the same because of your friendly travellers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 It's hardly Donald Trumps wall. If they was upto anything untoward then they would certainly have a big wooden fence to hide behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/17539931.looking-back-oxford-stadium-in-happier-times/#gallery0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 3/29/2019 at 6:49 PM, BangerBoy said: If you left empty space would you not do the same because of your friendly travellers? Most likely .just donlt want to get done like brandon estates did ,for failing to secure their property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Shame it cannot be utilized what would have to be done to bring it up to todays spec apart from the air fence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Compulsory purchase considered - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18009786.oxford-stadium-council-may-consider-compulsory-purchase-order/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Midland Red said: Compulsory purchase considered - https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18009786.oxford-stadium-council-may-consider-compulsory-purchase-order/ Fingers crossed , it's good to see the council standing up to the property developers dodgy tactics. Edited November 1, 2019 by Dave Jones 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) The council need to bring in a company working within the community interest business sports model area . Look at it's options and invite sports to be located at and run at the stadium . It has great potential .. for the benefit of the community . Potential for rates relief / funding options The speedway could rent the facility , from the cic Would make a great facility for rider development / mechanical youth project and club races . Kind regards Adrian young Edited November 6, 2019 by Apollo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Council meeting tonight https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18032604.crucial-meetings-discuss-future-oxford-stadium/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Any news about oxford? Be good if they could come use to be a top track 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, pitstop84 said: Any news about oxford? Be good if they could come use to be a top track Apparently there is news in the Oxford Mail (I'm unable to post links!) and it looks positive...compulsory purchase but still a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18034770.council-plan-save-oxford-stadium-rack-ruin-agreed/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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