Deano Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Surely it’s not that easy to get things kicked out of local government! Everyone would be doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 What power would the Hancock's have to contact Rob Godfrey and oppose them getting a licence? The club has been closed down, has no track and as far as we're aware they have no plans to reopen somewhere else. This new company was planning on using a different name and is 10+ miles away, surely it's irrelevant what the previous Somerset promotion think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 48 minutes ago, The Cheese said: What power would the Hancock's have to contact Rob Godfrey and oppose them getting a licence? The club has been closed down, has no track and as far as we're aware they have no plans to reopen somewhere else. This new company was planning on using a different name and is 10+ miles away, surely it's irrelevant what the previous Somerset promotion think? Especially as the consortium supposedly has one of the former Somerset promotion on board?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Especially as the consortium supposedly has one of the former Somerset promotion on board?! ….and who supposedly is that? Come on, don’t continue the trend of talking in riddles and “I know more than you” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Another post on Facebook just now which is abit confusing again. Greg Daniels states he isn’t involved in running the speedway side but only in the launch and building of the stadium - abit confusing because why the need for the WSM Rebels Facebook page at the moment other than to report disappointing news? Clear as mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 I should imagine anyone, and I mean anyone, could put together a consortium or just themselves to start a new speedway club in Somerset. They certainly don’t have to ask permission from any other group or the Hancocks, who lost all rights the moment they shut down Somerset. They might have rights to the name but a new club could be called Somerset Saints. They would need a licence from the BSPA and pay bonds etc. But at the moment, no one has the god given right to say we can be the only group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I should imagine anyone, and I mean anyone, could put together a consortium or just themselves to start a new speedway club in Somerset. They certainly don’t have to ask permission from any other group or the Hancocks, who lost all rights the moment they shut down Somerset. They might have rights to the name but a new club could be called Somerset Saints. They would need a licence from the BSPA and pay bonds etc. But at the moment, no one has the god given right to say we can be the only group. Unless the Hancocks still hold a promoters license, in which case nobody can open another track within a 30 mile radius. You’d assume they would lose that license when the track closed but who knows? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Fina said: Looked up Shale Events Ltd on companies house. Only incorporated on 17th January 2023, only got one shareholder - Greg Notaro-Daniels - anyone heard of him? Seems very last minute if they have been putting a consortium together and putting so much effort and money into the application / presentation. And if it is a consortium wouldn't they all have some shares, not just one person? I believe Greg Daniels was involved with Andy Hewlett who started the Speedway at Somerset originally Edited January 22, 2023 by Buttons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Unless the Hancocks still hold a promoters license, in which case nobody can open another track within a 30 mile radius. You’d assume they would lose that license when the track closed but who knows? They went on record stating that Somerset had permanently closed and that they were not going to discuss it. They surely forfeited any reason to keep a promoters licence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Najjer said: ….and who supposedly is that? Come on, don’t continue the trend of talking in riddles and “I know more than you” I'm just quoting from the original Greg Daniels statement a few weeks ago. I don't know who it is but I can guess as everyone else can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I'm just quoting from the original Greg Daniels statement a few weeks ago. I don't know who it is but I can guess as everyone else can. There has been no mention of previous promotions - matter of fact, it even stated that the previous promotion had nothing to do with this project. Hewlett has been mentioned numerous times during discussions though… so whose your guess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Najjer said: There has been no mention of previous promotions - matter of fact, it even stated that the previous promotion had nothing to do with this project. Hewlett has been mentioned numerous times during discussions though… so whose your guess? Checking back, Steve Bishop's name was mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Checking back, Steve Bishop's name was mentioned. I'm pretty sure Mike Atkins (Henry's dad) was referred to as well. As a Consultant with Bishop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Checking back, Steve Bishop's name was mentioned. He wasn’t part of the previous promotion. He was team manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 41 minutes ago, Najjer said: He wasn’t part of the previous promotion. He was team manager. Thought he was TM and co-promoter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireblade2022 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 9:04 PM, HGould said: Unfortunately this is atypical of the power some Councillors hold in some Areas. Typically they will pass anything for a bung equally block anything for a nod and a wink. This is the territory of Rees Mogg and such types. So not wholly surprising. A massive shame if true. As for the speedway names implicated, one name wouldn't surprise me if being spiteful and envious and it wouldn't be Rosco or Godfrey. id be careful what you are saying! You obviously haven’t a clue about the planning system and what you saying if directed at anyone that can be identified it would be libellous. I used to be a councillor and if you ever accused me of taking bungs I’d sue your ass off! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireblade2022 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 6:51 PM, Cast1rn said: Just to summarise and do correct me if I'm missing something. A consortium had put together a business plan to bring speedway back to Somerset. A gentleman then emailed and harassed the council members stating he owned completely the Somerset rebels and name dropped a lot of people involved with speedway saying he had their backing. North Somerset council don't do any investigation into these claims but throw out the plans from this Shale ltd ??? Ownership is nothing to do with determining a planning application. The application only is considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireblade2022 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 6:51 PM, Cast1rn said: Just to summarise and do correct me if I'm missing something. A consortium had put together a business plan to bring speedway back to Somerset. A gentleman then emailed and harassed the council members stating he owned completely the Somerset rebels and name dropped a lot of people involved with speedway saying he had their backing. North Somerset council don't do any investigation into these claims but throw out the plans from this Shale ltd ??? They can’t throw out what hasn’t been submitted! If there’s no planning application there’s nothing to consider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 the whole thing sounds like a farce to me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, ch958 said: the whole thing sounds like a farce to me Agreed. Rumours of tracks closing seem to hold more sway than the written word of one opening these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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