Author Archives: SLMAdmin

Biodiversity Net Gain at the Ice Centre?

Posted on 31 May 2021 by SLMAdmin

Last autumn the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Waltham Forest to double the size of the Ice Centre on the Lea Bridge Road.  This site is Metropolitan Open Land (MOL), so … Continue reading →

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Virtual Beating of the Bounds: Stop no.4

Posted on 19 May 2021 by SLMAdmin

We’re continuing our virtual version of Beating the Bounds on Leyton Marshes, compiled for those that couldn’t take part in person on Rogation Sunday. We will now follow the map, from 🛩️ Stop no.3 along the boundary between Leyton Marsh and Walthamstow … Continue reading →

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Beating the Bounds 2021

Posted on 9 May 2021 by SLMAdmin

Beating the Bounds has now started. To take part, download the Clue Sheet from here and print it out. You have until 6 o’clock this evening (9th May) to find all the boxes. Good luck! For more information about Beating … Continue reading →

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Beating the Bounds 2021

Posted on 7 May 2021 by SLMAdmin

Beating the bounds is a centuries-old tradition, aimed at reminding everyone of boundaries that were important in their lives. During Rogationtide—the fifth week after Easter—villagers, with the rector and other local dignitaries, would walk the parish bounds. The children would … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the approval of the new Lea Valley Ice Centre

Posted on 8 November 2020 by SLMAdmin

Ian Phillips has made this video about the impact of the new ice centre on wildlife.

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Ice centre decision

Posted on 21 October 2020 by SLMAdmin

The decision to approve the new double-size ice centre on Leyton Marsh will be considered by the Mayor of London’s office. We thank Baroness Jenny Jones for writing this letter on behalf of our campaign. To: john.finlayson@london.gov.uk Baroness Jones of … Continue reading →

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Halloween Ghost Demo for Wildlife

Posted on 18 October 2020 by SLMAdmin

Saturday 31st October 2pm SAVE LEYTON MARSH Protest the decision to build a double-sized ice centre on Leyton Marsh! Assemble: Lee Valley Ice Centre, E10 9QL Obligatory: wear masks (ideally white or wildlife-themed). Strict social distancing of 2m at all … Continue reading →

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Council approves planning for ice centre development.

Posted on 7 October 2020 by SLMAdmin

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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Objection of the week, no. 11

Posted on 28 September 2020 by SLMAdmin

This objection is in response to one of the documents that the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority submitted to the Waltham Forest Planning Committee after the consultation period for the proposed new Ice Centre was supposed to have closed. It … Continue reading →

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Objection of the week no. 10

Posted on 22 September 2020 by SLMAdmin

This series of objections to the LVRPA’s plans for the new Ice Centre was originally supposed to end a fortnight ago. However, although the LVRPA submitted its planning application last February, and the period for members of the public to … Continue reading →

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