Storer68
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I've just e-mailed this to Barbara Cassani (Lead of the London 2012 Olympic bid) telling her of the possible rejection of a smaller sports stadium in the SE. Would look good to the IOC I'm Sure.
Dear Ms Cassani
I think the bid for London 2012 is a wonderful thing and offer it my whole hearted support.
However, just 50 miles away from your proposed Olympic Stadium, we are attempting to gain a community stadium in Brighton and Hove, which will provide sporting facilities for many many years to come.
This has been dealt a body blow in the last 24 hours by a Government appointed Planning Inspector's report saying that it should not be included in the Local Plan. The Stadium has the overwhelming backing of the City Council who voted 11-1 in its favour, the proposal was set before the population of Brighton and Hove in a referendum which came out conclusively in its favour, and yet this is decision could well spell the end of top level sport in Sussex.
If this happens rest assured it will have alarming repercussions on the London Olympic bid as the Government will have effectively refused permission for a sporting stadium well within the impact area of the Olympics.
Because of this, I am urging you to write to the Deputy prime Minister supporting the City's need for this stadium which will allow sporting excellence to flourish in the South of England.
Yours sincerely
Dear Ms Cassani
I think the bid for London 2012 is a wonderful thing and offer it my whole hearted support.
However, just 50 miles away from your proposed Olympic Stadium, we are attempting to gain a community stadium in Brighton and Hove, which will provide sporting facilities for many many years to come.
This has been dealt a body blow in the last 24 hours by a Government appointed Planning Inspector's report saying that it should not be included in the Local Plan. The Stadium has the overwhelming backing of the City Council who voted 11-1 in its favour, the proposal was set before the population of Brighton and Hove in a referendum which came out conclusively in its favour, and yet this is decision could well spell the end of top level sport in Sussex.
If this happens rest assured it will have alarming repercussions on the London Olympic bid as the Government will have effectively refused permission for a sporting stadium well within the impact area of the Olympics.
Because of this, I am urging you to write to the Deputy prime Minister supporting the City's need for this stadium which will allow sporting excellence to flourish in the South of England.
Yours sincerely