Tag Archives: Pollution

Council approves planning for ice centre development.

Posted on 8 October, 2020 by 1leytonmarshlover

We are extremely disappointed by the decision to locate the new double-size ice centre on Leyton Marsh. The centre will have an unacceptable impact on the openness of our protected land. It will also destroy precious habitat, including for hedgehogs, … Continue reading →

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The LVRPA has revealed its true colours at last…

Posted on 18 March, 2020 by 1leytonmarshlover

Let’s tell them how we feel! By Abigail Woodman I appreciate there is a great deal going on at the moment, and that this is a time of great uncertainty for us all. But if you want to direct your … Continue reading →

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River Lea Oil Spill: Authorities must adopt a new approach to prevent future disasters

Posted on 14 March, 2018 by 1leytonmarshlover

– AN OPEN LETTER TO – Government and Opposition: Environment Agency: • Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive • Dr Toby Willison, Executive Director of Operations • Sarah Chare, Director Operations South East • Simon Hawkins, Deputy Director Hertfordshire & North … Continue reading →

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Victory: Polluting Car Wash on Leyton Marsh Refused Permission!

Posted on 21 November, 2016 by 1leytonmarshlover

We are delighted to announce that Waltham Forest Council has refused to give permission for the car wash on Leyton Marsh, constructed prior to planning approval, due to its contravention of local policy and the fact it is an inappropriate … Continue reading →

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Arguments for the car wash don’t wash!

Posted on 21 July, 2016 by 1leytonmarshlover

These are extracts from a speech given to the Authority AGM concerning the new car wash, which has started operating without planning permission: We are extremely concerned that the Leisure Trust is becoming a vehicle for uncontrolled and inappropriate commercial … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the LVRPA Re Future Plans for Leyton Marsh

Posted on 2 June, 2016 by 1leytonmarshlover

Dear Authority Member, We have become aware that you are shortly to make a decision about the replacement of the current Lee Valley Ice Centre. We are writing to you in hope that you will take into full consideration the … Continue reading →

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URGENT: Make Objection to Unreasonable Extension of Working Hours on Leyton Marsh Construction Site

Posted on 4 June, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

It has come to our attention that once again a ‘non-material amendment’ has been submitted to Waltham Forest Council; this time an attempt to sneak though an extension to the working hours on the construction site at Leyton Marsh. Presently, … Continue reading →

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