The council just confirmed they are scrapping the demolition plans for Don Valley Stadium. You proved that public pressure works when we refuse to back down. Keep keeping an eye on the council website to ensure they follow through on this new direction.
November 8, 2013
Final supporters
A group of Don Valley Stadium users are attempting to Stop the council's bid to demolish the venue ahead of the scheduled date in October 2013. The group are questioning the rationale behind the decision.
Lewis Samuel, a representative from the group explains their concerns: "We believe that Sheffield International Venues (SIV) and the council have not presented the people of Sheffield with a clear enough picture with regard to why there is no alternative to the closure and subsequent demolition of the stadium. They have stated via various media that the venue costs £700,000 a year to run, yet SIV have conceded to me that the true figure is closer to £500,000. The venue has lost money year on year, while the strategy for generating revenue within the stadium appears have had only minor revisions made to it during that time”.
The group are now seeking further information from the council and are planning to submit a proposal to save the stadium. Lewis added, "The council are apparently prepared to listen to alternative options to save the venue and we would like to be given the opportunity to put our proposal forward. Hopefully the council will agree to a stay of execution for the facility enabling us to produce a highly detailed and financially viable business plan for the stadium."
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August 14, 2013
We just hit 500 signatures on this petition. Now I need you to email your local councillor and demand they review our proposal before the demolition plans move forward.
Reached 500 supporters
August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013
We are approaching 500 signatures and need to hit this milestone before we hand our proposal to the council. Text three friends right now and ask them to add their names to the petition. Post the link on Facebook immediately so we keep this momentum moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 14, 2013
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SHEFFIELD NEEDS THIS STADIUM. keep it open for the next generation of athletes. stop the demolition!!
Total waste of money knocking it down. Refurbish it or find a better way to make it pay.
My kids have grown up using this track. It is part of the citys identity and letting it go to waste is just plain wrong.
The council is full of it. They cant even get their own budget numbers to match up. Save the stadium.
used to train here every week as a teen. so many good memories. please dont tear it down.
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The council just confirmed they are scrapping the demolition plans for Don Valley Stadium. You proved that public pressure works when we refuse to back down. Keep keeping an eye on the council website to ensure they follow through on this new direction.
November 8, 2013
Final supporters
A group of Don Valley Stadium users are attempting to Stop the council's bid to demolish the venue ahead of the scheduled date in October 2013. The group are questioning the rationale behind the decision.
Lewis Samuel, a representative from the group explains their concerns: "We believe that Sheffield International Venues (SIV) and the council have not presented the people of Sheffield with a clear enough picture with regard to why there is no alternative to the closure and subsequent demolition of the stadium. They have stated via various media that the venue costs £700,000 a year to run, yet SIV have conceded to me that the true figure is closer to £500,000. The venue has lost money year on year, while the strategy for generating revenue within the stadium appears have had only minor revisions made to it during that time”.
The group are now seeking further information from the council and are planning to submit a proposal to save the stadium. Lewis added, "The council are apparently prepared to listen to alternative options to save the venue and we would like to be given the opportunity to put our proposal forward. Hopefully the council will agree to a stay of execution for the facility enabling us to produce a highly detailed and financially viable business plan for the stadium."
Updates
August 14, 2013
We just hit 500 signatures on this petition. Now I need you to email your local councillor and demand they review our proposal before the demolition plans move forward.
Reached 500 supporters
August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013
We are approaching 500 signatures and need to hit this milestone before we hand our proposal to the council. Text three friends right now and ask them to add their names to the petition. Post the link on Facebook immediately so we keep this momentum moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 14, 2013
6 Comments
Such a shame. This place is used by so many people every single day.
SHEFFIELD NEEDS THIS STADIUM. keep it open for the next generation of athletes. stop the demolition!!
Total waste of money knocking it down. Refurbish it or find a better way to make it pay.
My kids have grown up using this track. It is part of the citys identity and letting it go to waste is just plain wrong.
The council is full of it. They cant even get their own budget numbers to match up. Save the stadium.
used to train here every week as a teen. so many good memories. please dont tear it down.
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Such a shame. This place is used by so many people every single day.