Tag Archives: Planning permission

URGENT: Please Submit Objection to Further Attack on Metropolitan Open Land

PHOTO SHOOT: Tuesday 5th March by the Dagenham Brook Bridge(next to Eton Manor cottage, where the plaque is that commemorates the 1892 Lammas Day mass direct action) in Marsh Lane. We have just learnt of plans by Waltham Forest Council, … Continue reading

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Waltham Forest Planning Committee Meeting 12th September 7:30pm

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Help ensure the best possible reinstatement of Leyton Marsh

We have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that Porter’s Field Meadow (Leyton Marsh) is not only protected in posterity but that the remedial works see the area reinstated to the very best condition possible. We do not want … Continue reading

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How cool?!

There are 4 huge generators at the back of the Olympic Basket Ball arenas on Leyton Marsh. They appear to be powering air conditioning systems and are running (very loudly) already. They are provided by a company that services ice … Continue reading

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NOISE Demonstration Outside Waltham Forest Town Hall to Protest Extended Working Hours

Today we held a noise demonstration outside Waltham Forest Town Hall. As well as granting permission for the basketball facility on Leyton Marsh, WF Council are also responsible for deciding on subsequent planning applications relating to Leyton Marsh, inlcuding the … Continue reading

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Leyton Marsh Campaigner Faces 2 Year ASBO for Peaceful Protest and Defending Our Marsh

Today Westminster Magistrates Court heard the Metropolitan Police present their first case to impose a two year minimum Anti Social Behaviour Order in order to prevent peaceful protest at the Olympics. They wish to impose an extremely restrictive ASBO on … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY!

There is a Marsh Users Forum Meeting on Wednesday 23rd May 6:30pm at the Lea Valley Ice Rink. This is an open meeting co-ordinated by the LVRPA to discuss their plans for the £65k to ‘improve’ Leyton and Walthamstow Marshes. … Continue reading

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Lobby Your Representatives In Waltham Forest and Hackney re Leyton Marsh

Please lobby your local Hackney and Waltham Forest councillors and MPs to take action over Leyton Marsh. This is an example letter from a local resident which outlines the lack of concern demonstrated over serious issues relating to the marsh … Continue reading

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BAD ODA: Rotten Boroughs in Private Eye, May 15, 2012

Thanks to Private Eye  

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Save Leyton Marsh Group: Our Response to the Olympic Delivery Authority

Our Response to ODA letter of 30th April (signed by Chief Executive Dennis Hone)  sent to local residents: An Open Letter to the ODA You wrote to residents to address concerns that have been “expressed about these works in recent … Continue reading

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