Friends of the Shay

The Friends of the Shay are a volunteer community group solely focused on ensuring that Calderdale Council’s proposed disposal of the Shay Stadium is done in a fair, open and transparent way.

Launched 5 months ago

It’s a Waiting Game

The last two weeks have been about discussions with local politicians and tenants as we wait for the July Council meeting.

Jun 18

Time to Unite and Move Forward

FotS offers the Council and stakeholders a practical approach to securing the future of the Shay Stadium

Jun 3

Davy Walks Away From Shay Deal

Ken Davy has today withdrawn his interest in taking the freehold of the Shay

Jun 1

FotS to Meet With Council Leader in Aim to Find Common Ground

Next week we will be sitting down with Dan Sutherland to discuss the proposed disposal of the Shay and options for the future

May 29

FotS Legal Team Click Into Gear

First Legal Letter from Richard Buxton – A Sharpened, Focused Challenge

May 26

FotS to Meet With Council Leader in Aim to Find Common Ground

May 29

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Davy Walks Away From Shay Deal

Jun 1

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Time to Unite and Move Forward

Jun 3

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Our Next Steps

Feb 24

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Council to Review Sale, Legal Advice is Positive Whilst Local MP Ignores FotS Concerns…

It’s been a busy couple of weeks following administration changes, but where’s the MP in all of this"

May 21

FotS Secures Top Legal Team

Richard Buxton Solicitors and Six Pump Court Come On Board

May 8

Lets keep on Crowdfunding - Help us to Widen the Ask

Just four days in and we have reached 15% of our £10K target

Apr 30

As we draw on expert legal advice, we need your help to fund this next stage of activity

Apr 24

Council Offer to Delay Exchanging Contracts on Disposal

Change of tone as Council's lawyers say exchange of contracts in the near future is 'unlikely'

Apr 23

We respond to the Council's view that the Shay should not be subject strict Open Space regulations on disposal

Apr 23

Council's apparent failure to follow strict Open Space planning rules could delay current disposal plans further

Apr 17

Friends of the Shay