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Lex
10-01-2017, 06:28 PM
The whole situation looks a mess: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/speedway/coventry-bees-speedway-stadium-could-12429596

rebbonk
10-01-2017, 09:50 PM
I can't see the council doing this. - They don't have the money and borrowing isn't a realistic option.

Lex
17-01-2017, 08:30 PM
Looks like Speedway isn't going to happen at any time in the near future: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-bees-speedway-unlikely-agree-12464644

rebbonk
17-01-2017, 08:49 PM
Sadly, another great loss to the area.

cathidaw
18-01-2017, 12:08 AM
Oh-they'll find the money from their secret pot.
Or, if if the pot looks a bit depleted, by cutting another desperately needed service.
Which one will be next I ponder?.

I also wonder where the money is which has been 'saved' by all of the 'cuts' not just by the councils but the government too. The deficit never gets less and the cuts get more prolific.

Lex
30-01-2018, 06:34 PM
Well, it seems this is the reason speedway was kicked off the site: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/plans-submitted-build-more-130-14222638

rebbonk
30-01-2018, 08:57 PM
The cynic in me says that this was always going to be the case. And if local planning permission is with-held they'll simply apply to central government to over-ride it as 'of course' we need yet more houses.

Lex
31-01-2018, 05:54 PM
Yes, they'll get it on way or another.

Lex
15-12-2022, 07:36 PM
A Local councillor is hoping to get the stadium reopened: https://rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/council-to-explore-options-to-reopen-motorsports-stadium-in-brandon/

Lex
05-06-2023, 07:07 PM
Still no progress for the site: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65810908

rebbonk
05-06-2023, 08:49 PM
No progress, but the site is falling into greater disrepair.

Lex
06-06-2023, 06:24 PM
It is starting to look dilapidated.

Lex
19-01-2024, 08:07 PM
Development of the site's been rejected. Will it be used for speedway again, or just left to rot?

https://rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/speedway-stadium-saved-from-bulldozers-after-planning-appeal-dismissed-48002/

rebbonk
20-01-2024, 11:00 AM
I can't see it being used for speedway again, it needs too much money spending to bring it up to standard. My bet is it will be left to decay, possibly with a couple of unexplained fires... Finally, planning permission will be granted because the site is a blight!

Lex
20-01-2024, 03:58 PM
I'm thinking along the same lines.