Brandon Update

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

7 minutes ago, noaksey said:

The legal costs are substantial and certainly move things on substantially from the 10k fine.

What actual permission if any would BE require to demolish everything that remains to avoid further "security" issues arising? That would surely be their logical next move 

In some way that could assist the return of speedway

Much would need to be demolished and cleared anyway which would be quite an expense in itself

[noaksey]

11 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

In some way that could assist the return of speedway

Much would need to be demolished and cleared anyway which would be quite an expense in itself

That's a fair point but must be balanced against presumably having to have 24 hour security on site to prevent further issues. 

[IainB]

9 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

In some way that could assist the return of speedway

Much would need to be demolished and cleared anyway which would be quite an expense in itself

I think if there's asbestos present it's not just a case pf taking a wrecking ball to things. It has to be disposed of in a controlled manner... which will cost

[steve roberts]

46 minutes ago, iainb said:

I think if there's asbestos present it's not just a case pf taking a wrecking ball to things. It has to be disposed of in a controlled manner... which will cost

..yes this was certainly the case at the University Department that I once worked at in Oxford.

[1 valve]

15 hours ago, noaksey said:

The legal costs are substantial and certainly move things on substantially from the 10k fine.

What actual permission if any would BE require to demolish everything that remains to avoid further "security" issues arising? That would surely be their logical next move 

Not too much involved in actual "permissions" being required as the buildings are not listed & BE own the property. They will need to follow strict laws regarding the demolishing of buildings containing asbestos and the subsequent disposal of. 
None of this will be news to Brandon Estates. The cost of completely clearing the site ready for "new build" would be circa £million which of course they would need to do at some time or another, but there isn't the need to do it now so they will sit on their cash.
Site security would still be a requirement for BE to "remain" compliant with the RBC order to prevent temporary homes being set up on the site.
Bottom line is - expect to see nothing change on-site except most probably better site security.      

[noaksey]

24 minutes ago, 1 valve said:

Not too much involved in actual "permissions" being required as the buildings are not listed & BE own the property. They will need to follow strict laws regarding the demolishing of buildings containing asbestos and the subsequent disposal of. 
None of this will be news to Brandon Estates. The cost of completely clearing the site ready for "new build" would be circa £million which of course they would need to do at some time or another, but there isn't the need to do it now so they will sit on their cash.
Site security would still be a requirement for BE to "remain" compliant with the RBC order to prevent temporary homes being set up on the site.
Bottom line is - expect to see nothing change on-site except most probably better site security.      

Makes sense that. Thank you 

[Trevor]

I really hope that Speedway does return to Coventry. However is there a promoter out there who would take it on? We now have a track at Odsal in Bradford, but without someone who has the financial clout to launch it, nothing can happen.

[Toady]

2 hours ago, Trevor said:

I really hope that Speedway does return to Coventry. However is there a promoter out there who would take it on? We now have a track at Odsal in Bradford, but without someone who has the financial clout to launch it, nothing can happen.

http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.4264.1&fbclid=IwAR0R9bCNb83_TxAcFwgv_vyjWRyknTeDYsiqNtjUJ8b9_xEZczmQ43G0zVw

If you read this you may find some info

[secsy1]

In view what is happening to Sport in Coventry would now be the time for All Supporters of both Coventry Bees and Coventry City to come together United and Bulldoze through all, to make way for a purpose-built Stadium to house both and secure the long-term future of sport in Coventry?

[arnieg]

Hard to see any partnership with football working. Unless you go below tier 5 it would be a very unequal partnership, and football fans expect to be near the action so having a speedway track between them and the racing is likely to be unpopular. Speedway tied itself to greyhound racing for 50+ years and that has been fraught with problems as greyhounds declined. A stadium that would meet with Cov City's requirements would cost north of £20 million. Who's going to come up with speedway's share of that (either up front or via stratospheric rents?)

 

[racers and royals]

20 minutes ago, secsy1 said:

In view what is happening to Sport in Coventry would now be the time for All Supporters of both Coventry Bees and Coventry City to come together United and Bulldoze through all, to make way for a purpose-built Stadium to house both and secure the long-term future of sport in Coventry?

Absolutely zero chance of that happening- football fans want to be near the pitch not binocular distance away.

[IainB]

23 hours ago, arnieg said:

Hard to see any partnership with football working. Unless you go below tier 5 it would be a very unequal partnership, and football fans expect to be near the action so having a speedway track between them and the racing is likely to be unpopular. Speedway tied itself to greyhound racing for 50+ years and that has been fraught with problems as greyhounds declined. A stadium that would meet with Cov City's requirements would cost north of £20 million. Who's going to come up with speedway's share of that (either up front or via stratospheric rents?)

 

The Saudi's

[MattB]

Is there a chink of light for Brandon?

http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.4268.1

[a4poster]

Any news on how the meeting went? 

[MattB]

2 minutes ago, a4poster said:

Any news on how the meeting went? 

Rugby Council APPROVES Notice of Motion to explore options available to bring Brandon Stadium back into use, and any likely public advantages to the local and wider communities should this be achievable.

We look forward to providing our input into the discussions to follow

[racers and royals]

8 hours ago, MattB said:

Rugby Council APPROVES Notice of Motion to explore options available to bring Brandon Stadium back into use, and any likely public advantages to the local and wider communities should this be achievable.

We look forward to providing our input into the discussions to follow

Two fingers up to Brandon Estates and RBC planning dept !!

[IainB]

You can view the Council meeting at the following link:
 

Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes.

This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar!

[steve roberts]

5 hours ago, iainb said:

You can view the Council meeting at the following link:
 

Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes.

This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar!

...remember watching him as a rider.

[Gambo]

5 hours ago, iainb said:

You can view the Council meeting at the following link:
 

Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes.

This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar!

An impressive array of Stadium usage statistics from Tony! Thanks to all the councilors for their support! 

[IainB]

40 minutes ago, steve roberts said:

...remember watching him as a rider.

Really? Didn't realise he was an ex rider... it's good to have friends in high places though