DC2 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, cityrebel said: I think the residents of the new houses will have the last laugh in this long running saga. Are you on Swindon Borough Council? Or just chucking in random thoughts? #Poole46.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 39 minutes ago, DC2 said: Are you on Swindon Borough Council? Or just chucking in random thoughts? #Poole46.5 Just my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 2 hours ago, cityrebel said: I think the residents of the new houses will have the last laugh in this long running saga. Its obvious and buoyed up by the very, very odd 69th Anniversary meeting - don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 19 hours ago, INCOGNITO said: Firstly other teams have to win away matches to go above Swindon so your still in line for the play offs. Secondly I fear Swindon may well be forced out of the Abbey at the end of this season with houses all around and permission for the development of the stadium still to be agreed and the present site more viable for housing than a minority sport as it is at other venues too. Hope me the second one is wrong but will see in the close season They may need to sell to pay there own riders!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 6 hours ago, A ORLOV said: The local mp has tweeted again that meetings are taking place to make sure it does happen, but I will only believe it when I see the new stand going in and bikes racing. He has replied to myself and a friend saying they are trying to secure a legal agreement for it to happen. I thought it had to happen anyway. We all know it won't now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 The only restriction in place was that contracts for the new stadium had to be signed before more than 200 houses could be occupied. Clearly GI pulled the wool over the councils eyes, as far more than 200 houses have been occupied and now the plans for the "new" stadium have been scrapped. What possible leverage the council think they have, given that the housing development is all but complete, is open to debate. The only restriction I can think of is when GI inevitably apply for planning permission to build houses on the site where the "new" stadium was supposed to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: The only restriction in place was that contracts for the new stadium had to be signed before more than 200 houses could be occupied. Clearly GI pulled the wool over the councils eyes, as far more than 200 houses have been occupied and now the plans for the "new" stadium have been scrapped. If prior occupation of no more than 200 houses before the construction of a new stadium was a planning condition - and that’s a common condition - the Council can take enforcement action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: The only restriction in place was that contracts for the new stadium had to be signed before more than 200 houses could be occupied. Clearly GI pulled the wool over the councils eyes, as far more than 200 houses have been occupied and now the plans for the "new" stadium have been scrapped. What possible leverage the council think they have, given that the housing development is all but complete, is open to debate. The only restriction I can think of is when GI inevitably apply for planning permission to build houses on the site where the "new" stadium was supposed to go. Sadly spot on Matt .What are the Council going to do when Gi say they are not going to build the stadium ? pull the houses down ? Each time we all know what Clark and Gi are going to do but they still get away with it .Next stop for GI, Torquay Ute in the great we will build houses but no stadium scam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, orion said: Sadly spot on Matt .What are the Council going to do when Gi say they are not going to build the stadium ? pull the houses down ? Each time we all know what Clark and Gi are going to do but they still get away with it .Next stop for GI, Torquay Ute in the great we will build houses but no stadium scam . Have more than 200 houses been built and occupied, Orion? Do you know? Just asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, DC2 said: If prior occupation of no more than 200 houses before the construction of a new stadium was a planning condition - and that’s a common condition - the Council can take enforcement action. It was "contracts have to be signed" or something similarly vague. If you read the Section 106 document on the original application the clause is in there. Either way, GI obviously met the clause, as more than 200 houses have been occupied - and I'm sure the council wouldn't turn a blind eye to their inactivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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orion Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 17 minutes ago, DC2 said: Have more than 200 houses been built and occupied, Orion? Do you know? Just asking I Don't know for sure myself but people on facebook groups etc tend to think it's well over 250 thus far ..I have friend in the council who thinks that is about right as well .let's be honest it's hardly a shock if thou's figures are correct . What Swindon fans should have done for a laugh is asked to see the already built stadium when Gi said it was built in Port Talbot ..I wonder what they done with that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks, Matt. Have the developers complied with those conditions? If not, the Council should have sought an injunction preventing the occupation of more than 200 houses. And potential buyers could have been put on notice in the local search. The Council has done that before, regarding the construction of a footbridge across Thamesdown Drive. Edited August 2, 2018 by DC2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobnob Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I would not personally belive a word Justin Tomlinson says its just typical political promises not worth the paper they are written on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingRacer2017 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Rider Report - August 2018 Nick Morris Has failed to deliver as a number one, his average dropping below 8 as a result. Home form has been decent until recently, away form has been below what is expected. 2018 Grade • 6/10 Keep for 2019 • ❌ David Bellego Can look unbeatable one meeting and awful the next. Still a quality rider at Abbey Stadium but too unpredictable away. 2018 Grade • 5/10 Keep for 2019 • ❌ Adam Ellis Such a different rider to the one that started 2018 in Robins colours. Faster and more mature, I predict big things for Adam. 2018 Grade • 8/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Tobiasz Musielak Started the season as a heatleader and did pretty well considering. Always looking for the pass and so stylish on the bike, will only get better. 2018 Grade • 7/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Troy Batchelor Has improved his starting average greatly and proved all the doubters wrong on and off the track, only one bad meeting in 2018. 2018 Grade • 9/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Zach Wajtknecht This boy has the potential to be the next Lee Richardson, he can out-gate the best. Doesn’t get enough recognition but is happy to go under the radar. 2018 Grade • 8/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Jack Smith Out of his depth but a good gater, just needs faster machinery and few more years in Championship. Could definitely see him becoming a Robin again in the future. 2018 Grade • 4/10 Keep for 2019 - ❌ Edited August 2, 2018 by ReadingRacer2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, ReadingRacer2017 said: Rider Report - August 2018 Nick Morris Has failed to deliver as a number one, his average dropping below 8 as a result. Home form has been decent until recently, away form has been below what is expected. 2018 Grade • 6/10 Keep for 2019 • ❌ David Bellego Can look unbeatable one meeting and awful the next. Still a quality rider at Abbey Stadium but too unpredictable away. 2018 Grade • 5/10 Keep for 2019 • ❌ Adam Ellis Such a different rider to the one that started 2018 in Robins colours. Faster and more mature, I predict big things for Adam. 2018 Grade • 8/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Tobiasz Musielak Started the season as a heatleader and did pretty well considering. Always looking for the pass and so stylish on the bike, will only get better. 2018 Grade • 7/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Troy Batchelor Has improved his starting average greatly and proved all the doubters wrong on and off the track, only one bad meeting in 2018. 2018 Grade • 9/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Zach Wajtknecht This boy has the potential to be the next Lee Richardson, he can out-gate the best. Doesn’t get enough recognition but is happy to go under the radar. 2018 Grade • 8/10 Keep for 2019 • ✔️ Jack Smith Out of his depth but a good gater, just needs faster machinery and few more years in Championship. Could definitely see him becoming a Robin again in the future. 2018 Grade • 4/10 Keep for 2019 - ❌ You should be more concerned if there will be speedway in Swindon in 2019. If theres not, you won't have nowhere to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingRacer2017 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, Bald Bloke said: You should be more concerned if there will be speedway in Swindon in 2019. If theres not, you won't have nowhere to go Somerset lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, ReadingRacer2017 said: Somerset lad Not a Swindon fan in 2018? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingRacer2017 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: Not a Swindon fan in 2018? I supported Reading from 1990-2008, Swindon from 2017 and If Swindon closes Somerset is the nearest to me. Edited August 2, 2018 by ReadingRacer2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Just now, ReadingRacer2017 said: I supported Reading from 1990-2008, Swindon from 2017 and If Swindon closes Somerset is the nearest to me. I'm lost for words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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