Author Archives: Caroline Day

Pipe’s Overflow of Wrath Towards Environmentalists: SLM Member Responds…

Posted on 14 February 2016 by Caroline Day

You may have read the recent report in the Citizen newspaper about Sporting Hackney’s delegation to create a local football stadium. Not only did Jules Pipe say it would be ‘ideal’ to see this new facility built on the marshes … Continue reading →

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What impact will Lea Bridge development have on the marshes?

Posted on 31 January 2016 by Caroline Day

The planning application for 97 Lea Bridge Road has just been publicised by Waltham Forest. 300 homes are proposed for the site which is east of the new Lea Bridge station on Argall Way overlooking Leyton Marsh. Existing industrial/ commercial … Continue reading →

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The Edgelands of Development?

Posted on 27 January 2016 by Caroline Day

Members of SLM met with the Lee Valley Regional Park on Monday night to discuss the LVRPA’s plans for a new twin-pad ice rink. The LVRPA is currently evaluating four different sites against a set of criteria. These are: * Eton Manor … Continue reading →

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New Calendar Available Now!

Posted on 26 November 2015 by Caroline Day
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Public Inquiry Outcome

Posted on 23 August 2015 by Caroline Day

After June’s public inquiry, we were recently contacted by the Planning Inspector regarding the result. North Marsh pavilion and car park have been granted permission whilst East Marsh car park, retained without approval after the Olympics, has been refused permission, … Continue reading →

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Hackney Council Approve Their Own Plans

Posted on 3 June 2015 by Caroline Day

As expected, Hackney Council voted to approve their own application for two car parks and a pavilion building on Hackney Marshes at tonight’s planning committee meeting. Cllr McShane’s view that the ‘primary purpose’ of the marshes is for it to be … Continue reading →

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Posted on 23 May 2015 by Caroline Day

Walthamstow Historical Society Waltham Forest Cycling Campaign Beating and Bicycling the Bounds around the former Borough of Walthamstow 2.30pm on Saturday 6th June 2015 (approx distance:  Northern Route: 15.5km, 9½ miles;  Southern Route 9km, 5½ miles) Gather from 2.00-2.15pm by … Continue reading →

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Our Response to Mayor Jules Pipe re Petition

Posted on 16 October 2014 by Caroline Day

We are disappointed with Mayor Jules Pipe’s response to our petition. The reply does not address the key demand of the petition, that Hackney Council withdraw their own application for two car parks and a pavilion on presently green space. … Continue reading →

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Public Inquiry: Applying to speak/ submit your views

Posted on 8 October 2014 by Caroline Day

If you objected to common land consent being given for ‘Works on Hackney Marshes’ (two car parks, one on North and one on East Marsh, and pavilion on presently green space) you will have received an email inviting you to speak … Continue reading →

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Building on Hackney Marshes: How To Object To Hackney Planning Committee

Posted on 25 September 2014 by Caroline Day

Please write an email to: planning@hackney.gov.uk Subject: Hackney Marshes (REF 2014/2582) Dear Sir/Madam, [Declare that you wish to object to the plans and introduce how you use the marshes/ will be affected by these proposals] Please cut & paste  the following points (if you … Continue reading →

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