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6 hours ago, skydog said:

Anyone know the meeting went?

Parish Meeting agreed to submit an objection to the planning application for change of use.

 

But...

GI also have submitted a statement to the Council which subtly frames the intention of their application differently to a change of use..

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On 3/11/2024 at 6:11 PM, Toady said:

Swindon fans should put their comments against Osbournes latest application and insist that the fly be night completes the whole stadium as the original planning permission here https://pa.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=RWYWO9PT0EE00

 

Are they worried now that the licence is no longer in the hands of the previous promotion that someone may come along and start up again? 

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39 minutes ago, mikebv said:

Are they worried now that the licence is no longer in the hands of the previous promotion that someone may come along and start up again? 

There are people who want to. Understandbly, they do not want to enter into an arrangement with good old Clarkey boy...

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If the laws of the land are applied Osbourne and Co will be severely reprimanded for the planning breaches and the current application for change of use will be thrown out.

 

A question for those who may know - With the stadium carpark now built on would it be possible for speedway to restart at Blunsdon stadium without such a facility? - Where would supporters park?

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1 hour ago, 25yearfan said:

If the laws of the land are applied Osbourne and Co will be severely reprimanded for the planning breaches and the current application for change of use will be thrown out.

 

A question for those who may know - With the stadium carpark now built on would it be possible for speedway to restart at Blunsdon stadium without such a facility? - Where would supporters park?

Same as at any other track without parking - on surrounding roads and in public carparks.

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3 hours ago, 25yearfan said:

If the laws of the land are applied Osbourne and Co will be severely reprimanded for the planning breaches and the current application for change of use will be thrown out.

 

A question for those who may know - With the stadium carpark now built on would it be possible for speedway to restart at Blunsdon stadium without such a facility? - Where would supporters park?

The only car parking is shown here.https://pa.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess/files/452688B17DD4932EC24FC9C7D4C3398D/pdf/S_RES_18_0027-ALTERNATIVE_SITE_LAYOUT-771582.pdf

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6 hours ago, 25yearfan said:

If the laws of the land are applied Osbourne and Co will be severely reprimanded for the planning breaches and the current application for change of use will be thrown out.

 

A question for those who may know - With the stadium carpark now built on would it be possible for speedway to restart at Blunsdon stadium without such a facility? - Where would supporters park?

It would have to be on local business car parking, such as the David Lloyd Centre or somewhere in Groundwell Ind Estate with a park n ride system.

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SO can someone run me through this photo taken mid october 2023 at a greyhound meeting. I take it the new build is supposed to be the new stadium stand but what if the cagey people behind the build turn the tables and turn them into apartments?!!! Really hope im wide of the mark but just reading through these pages it seems like Osbourne and co could do anything!!!

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8 hours ago, speedwaysliders said:

SO can someone run me through this photo taken mid october 2023 at a greyhound meeting. I take it the new build is supposed to be the new stadium stand but what if the cagey people behind the build turn the tables and turn them into apartments?!!! Really hope im wide of the mark but just reading through these pages it seems like Osbourne and co could do anything!!!

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It does seem like they have always had a long term plan to deal with any eventuality so who knows? Would laugh my nuts off if someone was to come forward and offer to run Speedway, I'm sure if the council backed them he couldnt refuse.

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53 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

Anybody got the GI statement in the Adver?

I've got photos of the statement. Too big to upload here though.

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2 hours ago, Skidder1 said:

Anybody got the GI statement in the Adver?

Here is the statement 

The owners of the Blunsdon venue have been quiet since April last year, but broke their silence to provide a statement offering 'clarification' during an extraordinary meeting held by St Andrews Parish Council, prompted by the latest planning application.

 

The statement, spanning two A4 pages, said: "We wish to be absolutely clear that the request currently under consideration by the council does not seek to remove the planning conditions which mandate the completion of the stadium complex.

"We understand the council's planning portal refers to the "deletion of speedway and greyhound racing requirements* - however, and importantly. our request seeks to remove the existing covenant that requires 'continuous operation of speedway and greyhound racing throughout the period of the milestones'.

"This request is made because it is no longer relevant given that speedway racing ceased at the site several years ago."

It is reiterated that Gaming International is asking for an updated milestone programme, deletion of the ultimate longstop, deletion of the speedway and greyhound racing covenant, and an updated land ownership position.

It adds: "The Deed of Variation request ultimately serves to update the current project timeline, update the details of the site owner, and reflect the fact that • motorsports racing has now permanently ended at the site.

The statement then says that the borough council granting this changes will allow them to move forward with the next steps of the new stadium build.

"A revised S106 agreement will, in fact, ensure the delivery and implementation of milestones 11 to 15 and secure a pathway to the sustainable regeneration of the site.

This includes finishing the acoustic fencing, demolishing the old site, adding a new car park, landscaping and handing over a new youth training facility.

"We understand the widespread interest in the future of the site and regret any confusion around the purpose of the Deed of Variation request," it adds.

The extraordinary meeting concluded with St Andrews Parish Council choosing to oppose the planning application.

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26 minutes ago, Toady said:

Here is the statement 

The owners of the Blunsdon venue have been quiet since April last year, but broke their silence to provide a statement offering 'clarification' during an extraordinary meeting held by St Andrews Parish Council, prompted by the latest planning application.

 

The statement, spanning two A4 pages, said: "We wish to be absolutely clear that the request currently under consideration by the council does not seek to remove the planning conditions which mandate the completion of the stadium complex.

"We understand the council's planning portal refers to the "deletion of speedway and greyhound racing requirements* - however, and importantly. our request seeks to remove the existing covenant that requires 'continuous operation of speedway and greyhound racing throughout the period of the milestones'.

"This request is made because it is no longer relevant given that speedway racing ceased at the site several years ago."

It is reiterated that Gaming International is asking for an updated milestone programme, deletion of the ultimate longstop, deletion of the speedway and greyhound racing covenant, and an updated land ownership position.

It adds: "The Deed of Variation request ultimately serves to update the current project timeline, update the details of the site owner, and reflect the fact that • motorsports racing has now permanently ended at the site.

The statement then says that the borough council granting this changes will allow them to move forward with the next steps of the new stadium build.

"A revised S106 agreement will, in fact, ensure the delivery and implementation of milestones 11 to 15 and secure a pathway to the sustainable regeneration of the site.

This includes finishing the acoustic fencing, demolishing the old site, adding a new car park, landscaping and handing over a new youth training facility.

"We understand the widespread interest in the future of the site and regret any confusion around the purpose of the Deed of Variation request," it adds.

The extraordinary meeting concluded with St Andrews Parish Council choosing to oppose the planning application.

what does this mean then?

 

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9 minutes ago, ch958 said:

what does this mean then?

 

It looks to me like an attempt to weaken the link between between the site and its (now) former usage as a speedway stadium, with the longer term aim of expunging it completely.

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I think it means that Osbourne is trying his usual tactic to get the council to rubber stamp retrospectively his failure to comply with the s106 milestones so far with the new stadium buildings and painted containers for kennels and pits.

It all rests with a new administration in charge at SBC to  stand firm and insist he completes them as originally intended and more importantly completes the remaining site to original specs.

This is why it’s important for anyone who cares to submit an objection on the sbc portal

 

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1 hour ago, ch958 said:

what does this mean then?

 

It's the fruits of the nice Mr Russell's labours in playing the viability card and stepping aside to leave a clearer path.

Removal of the covenant leaves the greyhound position in their own gift and leaves them able to cease them and leave the stadium to rot until the council relent  - which they will.

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