This report of the Head of City Development provides information on the nomination of the greyhound stadium in Sandy Lane for inclusion on the Oxford Heritage assets Register.  The report RECOMMENDS the Board to register the stadium as a heritage asset and a building of local interest on the Oxford Heritage Assets Register.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended).

With the agreement of the Board, Mr Wheble addressed the meeting.  He explained that he was a private individual with a keen interest in greyhound racing.  He said that greyhound racing and speedway had been long established at the Oxford Stadium.  The activities had over the years provided much pleasure for many people.  He said that there were entrepreneurs willing and financially able to take over, invest in and re-open the Stadium for greyhound racing, speedway and associated activities.

Resolved to register the Oxford Stadium, Sandy Lane as a building of local interest on the Oxford Heritage Assets Register.