Swindon Borough Council's leader has reacted to news that the possible future home of the town's speedway team could be build outside the local authority's boundary.

Swindon Motorsports recently updated its website to reveal that Studley Grange, near Royal Wootton Bassett, had been identified as a potential site for a new motorsports area, including speedway. 

The local planning authority for this area is managed by neighbouring Wiltshire Council. 

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Swindon Motorsports Ltd says it has now commenced formal pre-application discussions with Wiltshire Council and intends to submit a full planning application later this year.

Swindon Borough Council leader Jim Robbins said: “We had always hoped that Gaming International would be able to secure a commercially viable speedway facility at its spiritual home of the Abbey Stadium. It was what the speedway fans wanted, and it was what we wanted as elected representatives.
 
“However, as a council, we cannot force a commercial operator like Gaming International to continue running speedway on private land, if they deem it to be unsustainable.
 
“We note the announcement about a motorsports centre just over the border in Wiltshire and will monitor developments closely, whilst being mindful of Gaming International's track record.”