Looked like loose clippings from being mown.
General Stadium Compliance
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Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
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They're all collected as it's cut, definitely moss/mildew
West Oxon U’s
Level: Phil Whitehead
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- Year of First Game
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I too am amazed that we aren’t required to have Astro-turf around the pitch perimeter in the Championship on the grounds of player safety.
There is also a huge problem post match especially if you are heading in the direction of Knights Road. It’s not particularly safe with a lack of steps down to the path, you can’t see anything as it is so poorly lit and it’s so slippy.The narrow pathway is causing a significant bottleneck You can of course walk to the Leys through Spindlebury Patk but that is now so muddy and dangerous in places too.
It’s so dark around the stadium car parks full stop with barely any real proper lighting . There are real issues here especially with evening games and with the big crowds we are getting and with winter approaching I see a real potential that people will slip and fall, unfortunately.
There is also a huge problem post match especially if you are heading in the direction of Knights Road. It’s not particularly safe with a lack of steps down to the path, you can’t see anything as it is so poorly lit and it’s so slippy.The narrow pathway is causing a significant bottleneck You can of course walk to the Leys through Spindlebury Patk but that is now so muddy and dangerous in places too.
It’s so dark around the stadium car parks full stop with barely any real proper lighting . There are real issues here especially with evening games and with the big crowds we are getting and with winter approaching I see a real potential that people will slip and fall, unfortunately.
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The exits from the north stand down those few steps, very narrow lane with one exit fenced off. The wheelchair ramp down to the lane starting to overgrow with trees is getting dangerous. I feel that it is only the good discipline we exhibit as we leave which avoids an accident. The stadium is not fit for purpose, the surrounding area and exits even less so.
The overflow car park was fun last night no lights so cars can’t see you slippery leaves all over the place . It’s an accident waiting to happen unfortunately
Been awaiting a proper reply from council planning, and councillors for a month now on the subject of the path. The lights have at least been fixed, but it is still an issue for crowd safety - at the moment it is relying on everyone progressing slowly in a calm fashion, a situation that always has a good chance of changing. Just emailed again to express disappointment at the lack of action/reply on a potential public safety issue.
MarkG
Level: Steve Basham
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I've been using that Spindlebury Park route back. Nice little nature walk through the woods and past the lake. Reminds me a bit of the old route to the away end at Aldershot which i think they have now sanitised.
Anyway, luckily we've had a load of Saturday 12:30 kick-offs so I haven't had to do this in the dark. No idea what it was like last night.
slippery and slow
Just had a reply from planning asking if I was saying that they hadn't complied with planning consent. I pointed out that as far as I could see the minimum widths of path only applied to the new routing which hasn't been built yet, not maintaining the existing path access. Also pointed out that in giving planning they haven't taken into account use after football games when blocking off exit routes.
It wasn't too bad and didnt seem as busy as Saturday, I guess many used the bottleneck my phone's torch helped me guide the way.
Scotchegg
Level: James Constable
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Can I please ask that you also email any concerns to ouspinfo@gmail.com so that we can collate issues - especially those that are going to become a bigger issue through the winter months.
werthersoriginal
Level: James Constable
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That exit down the steps has always been a bottleneck but now with bigger crowds and the fences due to the building work is it’s ridiculously unsafe, especially at night. I have raised this numerous times with @OUSP but it seems there’s not much they can do.
werthersoriginal
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
Exactly, people are generally very careful and considerate but what would happen if there was crowd trouble or something? There were some very infirm old boys progressing down there last night.
Email sent
MarkG
Level: Steve Basham
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The Clippers new I think basketball arena.
Imagine that as a football ground!
1160 toilets for a 17K capacity ground.
a "students" section of cheap seats where you aren't allowed to wear the opposition colours or support the opposition!
usb chargers at your seat
interactive half time entertainment.
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If we don't implement ANY of these at the Triangle I will be happy.
though some robot AI sorting the traffic out might be an idea.
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
I fear the action they'll take will be to close the path on 'safety grounds'
you could be right.
"
Traffic Regulation Orders
A local highway authority (also known as a traffic authority) can make orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to permanently or temporarily prohibit the use of any public path which falls under its authority.Anyone who uses a path contrary to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is committing an offence and could be liable to a significant fine.
The rights which are shown on the Definitive Map and Statement do not change because of the TRO but they are subject to the restrictions stated in the TRO.
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders
Under the same legislation a local highway authority also has the power to temporarily close a public path for reasons of public safety. This can be because works are taking place on or near the path, or for other reasons such as an unsafe bridge.
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) can be made for footpaths, bridleways and byways for up to 6 months initially (18 months for all other highways). If more time is needed, the local authority can apply to the Secretary of State to extend a TTRO. It is possible for footpaths, bridleways and byways to remain closed for years whilst development or repairs are ongoing.
Where possible, the notice advising of the temporary closure should include details of an alternative route. But this is not a legal requirement so sometimes you may have to find your own way of reaching your destination.
Once the TTRO expires, the path should be reopened along the original line. The surface should be repaired to the same standard as it was before the closure (or better). "
The path is being moved at some point.
yes, and another reason to be glad we are not staying as the re-route is narrower and longer going through houses. Its not exactly clear when, and what the state of the building site will be. It seems clear there has been zero thought about impact to egress from stadium.
The reroute is further towards the school, they could make it wider but you’d have a bottle neck at the foot bridge, then still the dangerous steps.
I chose to walk around the stadium, to the far corner of the overflow car park and through the footpath to Falcon Close.
werthersoriginal
Level: James Constable
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Yeah, reckon we’ll change our routine to do that, though it’s less convenient for one of our number.
Thanks for that tip, it looks a safer option, I'll try that
werthersoriginal
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
Yeah, reckon we’ll change our routine to do that, though it’s less convenient for one of our number.
Just don't tell anyone where to park!
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
Testing for a light show:
Orkney Islands Yellow
Level: Phil Whitehead
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Like that! Not everyone's cup of tea but I like the idea of lightshows, never actually experienced one live.
Hull on 5th November is the next midweek game.
Hull on 5th November is the next midweek game.
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Bonfire night!
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