MotoxIOW have been issued a Temporary Stop Notice from the Isle of Wight Council ordering them to cease operations with immediate effect. 

This decision was made following noise complaints from neighbouring residents to Environmental Health. 

Despite the secondary use of the land as a motocross practice facility being lawful for up to 28 days per calendar year, the council have deemed its activities as unauthorised. 

Noise mitigation, access and planning issues have all been highlighted in the report, despite the site operating within legal guidelines and those of the MC Federation with which the club and track are affiliated. 

The land continues to be used for agricultural purposes. Despite being in a AONB, there are no blanket bans on motorsports in these areas, and Sport England advise that it should only be restricted when it conflicts with the primary use of the land. 

The local community desperately needs this regulated facility. It helps to stop illegal riding on downland and privately owned fields, provides a safe and regulated environment and is located in a sparsely populated, rural area. 

We were due to begin a programme for children and young adults in the care system, offering free use of bikes, quads, track and equipment, which has been greatly anticipated by Children's Services and other organisations. 

Motocross is now a recognised PE GCSE subject and this facility would have made this option available for all children on the Island. 

Please take some time to sign this petition and show your support for motocross on the Isle of Wight.