Save Sobell Ice Rink

CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Islington Council have produced a consultation report (link on https://savesobell.co.uk/) which outlines their recommendation to not reinstate the rink. We are disappointed but not surprised by the report which still contains many errors and treats the community with contempt.

However, THE FIGHT CONTINUES...

We are calling on the ice skating and hockey community to WRITE TO THE ISLINGTON COUNCILLORS immediately requesting that the decision is 'called in', which will initiate a council process where the decision is fully reviewed and there would be an opportunity to input. Councillors have until 2nd August to call in the decision.

GUIDANCE AND TEMPLATES HERE: https://savesobell.co.uk/

URGENT CALL TO ACTION - This could be our last chance

We are asking all members of the skating and hockey community to WRITE TO THE ISLINGTON COUNCILLORS immediately, expressing your dismay at the proposal to replace the Sobell ice rink with soft play, and requesting that the decision is 'called in', which will initiate a council process where the decision is fully reviewed and there would be an opportunity to input.

GUIDANCE AND TEMPLATES HERE: https://savesobell.co.uk/

As many councillors as possible need to be emailed asking them to back our proposal. We just need 2 out of 50 to support this, and a number have already been at least sympathetic. Now is really our last chance now to push the labour councillors to save the rink so future generations can enjoy the same opportunities we've had to learn to skate and participate in sport locally.

Collectively we have the power to stop this. But we must all act urgently before it's too late. Please send them an email, we've put guidance and templates on the website https://savesobell.co.uk/

https://youtu.be/mDT4EJOfXjg

Phenomenal turn out at our protest last night! Massive thank you to everyone who attended and supported our cause, and a big well done to Maggie and Steve for their excellent speeches to councillors!

The fight continues! Save Sobell ✊

Sobell Sports Centre Ice Rink - Islington Full Council Meeting

Come and join our peaceful protest outside Islington Town Hall at 6PM. This is our last chance to save Sobell Ice Rink! Bring banners, wear your jerseys, let's make some noise!

This is not just about ice skating, this is about future generations of sports people lost. We are at risk of losing an inclusive and accessible sports hub that has brought together people of all ages, abilities, and ethnicities in a welcoming environment for half a century. Sport has major benefits in taking negative activity away from the streets. Without the Sobell ice rink, future generations will not have access to the same sporting opportunities that we had.

See you at ISLINGTON TOWN HALL on THURSDAY 13th JULY at 6PM. Bring your banners, and bring the noise! Save Sobell, Save Sport ✊
https://savesobell.co.uk/

Reminder to FILL IN THE COUNCIL'S SURVEY by FRIDAY 7th JULY.
Check out the guidance and the link to the survey here: https://savesobell.co.uk/how-to-fill-in-the-consultation-form

Make sure your voice is heard!

Save Sobell ✊

Jeremy Corbyn supports the reinstatement of the Sobell ice rink! LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY, deadline this FRIDAY! Check out our guidance here -
https://savesobell.co.uk/how-to-fill-in-the-consultation-form