Tag Archives: Save Leyton Marsh

Want to oppose the ice centre planning application? Here’s how.

Posted on 3 March, 2020 by 1leytonmarshlover

  The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) wants to replace the current ice centre on Lea Bridge Road with a building that is almost twice the size. If planning permission is granted, it means we will loose precious Metropolitan … Continue reading →

Posted in Leyton Marsh, Leyton Marshes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

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

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by 1leytonmarshlover

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!

Posted in Leyton Marsh | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Update from Meeting to Save Leyton Marsh!

Posted on 13 January, 2013 by 1leytonmarshlover

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

LEYTON MARSH UNDER THREAT AGAIN!

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by 1leytonmarshlover

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fabsternation expresses consternation at state of Leyton Marsh

Posted on 22 December, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Assembly Member Jenny Jones Visits Leyton Marsh

Posted on 9 November, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Celebration of Community on Leyton Marsh

Posted on 22 October, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Account of third reinstatement works meeting by Abi

Posted on 16 October, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

Rain stopped play. Or, to be more accurate, a schedule that didn’t allow for rain meant that Porter’s Field Meadow on Leyton Marsh was not returned to us yesterday, 15 October 2012. In fact, when we visited on Friday 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on 8 September, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Reclaim the Marsh Celebration

Posted on 5 September, 2012 by 1leytonmarshlover

We’ve made a new Page on Facebook for our Reclaim the Marsh Celebration, which will take place on Sunday 21st October. This is a space for people to share thoughts and ideas about the day as well as performers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment