30 May 2023
Despite the decisive NO result in the recent Kidlington Parish Poll, we’re disappointed to report that Kidlington Parish Council (KPC) has decided to maintain its neutral stance towards the stadium proposal - for now. Our spokesperson Victoria Campbell addressed KPC’s meeting on 18th May and asked the Council to listen to residents and oppose the stadium (read the full statement here). The parish council declined, but noted the result is ‘significant’ and reinforces the need for...
19 May 2023
18th May 2023 FoSB spokesperson, Victoria Campbell made the following statement to Kidlington Parish Council following the Parish Poll result. I’m speaking to you on behalf of Friends of Stratfield Brake (FoSB). We believe the parish council’s should reconsider its neutral position regarding the stadium proposal on the Triangle site.
11 May 2023
KIDLINGTON RESIDENTS SAY NO! TO OXFORD UNITED’S STADIUM PROPOSAL On Wednesday 10th May Kidlington residents were given the opportunity to vote in a Parish Poll on the question: “Should Kidlington Parish Council support the building of a stadium for Oxford United Football Club in Kidlington?” Parish Polls are different from other elections because the Polling Stations are only open for a 5-hour window, from 4pm to 9pm, and postal votes are not allowed. But despite heavy rain showers, long...
11 May 2023
We are very pleased that Kidlington residents were able to have their say yesterday (10th May) on Oxford United's plan. Turnout was an amazing 30% - very similar to the recent local elections. The results speak for themselves: almost 70% of voters said NO a stadium in Kidlington.
09 May 2023
This is our chance to make our voices heard. Please vote between 4pm and 9pm at your local polling station, and remind family and friends to do the same. (No photo ID is required and Polling Cards have not been issued). Oxford United and OxVox will do everything they can to mobilise their Kidlington fanbase. It’s crucial we do the same. Please offer assistance if you can to anyone who may struggle to get to the polling station.
07 May 2023
Supporters say that match day traffic's not all that bad, even with 90% coming by car. So on Sunday, we took a quick drive round to check for ourselves. This is what a ~11,000 attendance looks like on the streets around the Kassam, with a permit parking only zone in operation.
05 May 2023
Kidlington Parish Poll on 10th May 2023 Should Kidlington Parish Council support the building of a stadium for Oxford United Football Club in Kidlington? Vote NO!
21 April 2023
1. Kidlington Parish Poll on 10th May 2023 On 10th May 2023, a Parish Poll for Kidlington residents will be held. You will be asked to vote on this question: Should Kidlington Parish Council support the building of a stadium for Oxford United Football Club in Kidlington? Vote NO! This Poll could be your ONLY chance to have your say in a secure way on this important issue, and in a vote soley for Kidlington residents.
News article · 16 April 2023
Dear Sir, Could I please respond to a previous letter sent to the Oxford Mail by Mr Barry Gibbs about Oxford United's stadium move? 1. The Triangle is not just a wasteland. It is a well-managed sustainable business, on a site rich in biodiversity. This open space will become ever more valuable as over 2,000 dwellings will soon be built in the immediate vicinity. 2. Mr Gibbs states that the Triangle is Oxfordshire County Council’s preferred site for a stadium. But why does our County Council...
News article · 04 April 2023
Thank you to everyone who supported our call for a parish poll at the Annual Parish Meeting on 30 March 2023. This was an extremely difficult decision for FoSB and residents who lent their support. It was a very challenging meeting for all concerned. We stand by our decision that all Kidlington residents should be allowed to vote, in a secure way on the following question: ‘Should Kidlington Parish Council support the building of a stadium for Oxford United Football Club in Kidlington?’