Tag Archives: Leyton Marsh

Response from the LVRPA to Questions by SLM

Posted on 16 May, 2013 by

Letter from Shaun Dawson, May 2013 The letter above is a response by the Chief Executive Shaun Dawson to a number of questions put by SLM member Abi at the last LVRPA Executive Meeting in April regarding Leyton Marsh reinstatement, … Continue reading →

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We Want Positive Legacy from the Games: An Open Letter to the ODA’s Richard Arnold

Posted on 7 March, 2013 by

Dear Richard Arnold, I am writing to you once again on behalf of the Save Leyton Marsh group. I wrote to you back in August to attempt to attain the positive legacy that had been promised to the local community … Continue reading →

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The Effect of Temporary Events: The Lesson of Leyton Marsh!

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by

These are all images taken on Tuesday 5th March 2013. Leyton Marsh, we were promised, would be returned to its ‘original condition’ in October 2012. These are all effects of a ‘temporary event’ one summer!

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Save Leyton Marsh 1 Year On!

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by

Save Leyton Marsh Campaign: Reflections One Year On This video documents reflections on the Save Leyton Marsh campaign one year on. Campaigners describe the journey that the campaign took them on, working with Occupy, being challenged in the High Courts … Continue reading →

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Another local legacy betrayal as basketball floors snatched away for ‘elite’ use

Posted on 8 February, 2013 by

The ODA’s promise to provide a community legacy from reuse of the Leyton Marsh Olympic basketball training venue court floors has been revealed to be a cynical piece of PR following a Freedom of Information request to UK Sport. Among … Continue reading →

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Update from Meeting to Save Leyton Marsh!

Posted on 13 January, 2013 by

Last night a large group of people attended our first Save Lea Marshes meeting to discuss the new threat to Leyton Marsh. As many people also gave apologies and wanted an update, here are the main issues arising from the … Continue reading →

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LEYTON MARSH UNDER THREAT AGAIN!

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by

We are asking everyone to urgently read and distribute the following information outlining a very real renewed threat to our marsh: Official Letter from LVRPA confirms development agenda A letter from Shaun Dawson sent from Chief Executive of the LVRPA … Continue reading →

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Fabsternation expresses consternation at state of Leyton Marsh

Posted on 22 December, 2012 by

Local Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy wrote to Gerry Murphy of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) explaining the inadequate restoration of Leyton Marsh, which the ODA and LVRPA promised would be returned to its ‘original condition’ by 15th October 2012. This … Continue reading →

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Assembly Member Jenny Jones Visits Leyton Marsh

Posted on 9 November, 2012 by

Today Assembly member Jenny Jones visited Leyton Marsh to witness first hand the problems with the reinstatement of the area of marsh used for the construction of the Olympic basketball practice venue. Campaigners from the Save Leyton Marsh group joined … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Community on Leyton Marsh

Posted on 22 October, 2012 by

Save Leyton Marsh group would like to thank everyone who attended and took part in our successful Marshroots Celebration yesterday afternoon and evening. A good crowd braved the cold and drizzle to take part in reclaiming the marsh for the … Continue reading →

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