Category Archives: Lea Marshes

Planning Application Finally Submitted for Free Schools on MOL

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Caroline Day

A planning application has finally been submitted for two ‘free’ schools run by an Academy chain on Lea Bridge Road. If the application is approved, the primary and secondary school will be constructed on Metropolitan Open Land which is historically … Continue reading →

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Beating of the Bounds 2017!

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Caroline Day

Save Lea Marshes (SLM) is organising a walk following the ancient tradition of “Beating the Bounds”. Revived in the 1990s by the New Lammas Lands Defence Committee, “Beating the Bounds” involves blessing the boundaries of the area following pagan and … Continue reading →

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Posted on 14 December 2016 by Caroline Day

Brand NEW merchandise available on our website! Visit: http://www.saveleamarshes.org.uk/Shop.html New greetings cards of marshes wildlife, Tree Musketeers 2017 calendars and much more available now. Snap it up in time for Christmas – all purchases supporting ecological conservation and our campaign work.

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Our Campaigns Work – Be Part of Them!

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Caroline Day

It is certainly a difficult political environment for protecting open public spaces and it would be easy to become overwhelmed or despondent about the level of encroachment and development of our protected land in the capital. However, we would like … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Developers of MOL at Thames Water Depot Site

Posted on 28 October 2016 by Caroline Day

This is an open letter from a local resident in response to the plans to develop the current Thames Depot site (pictured above) on Lea Bridge Road into two free schools:   1) Good schools are part of their local … Continue reading →

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Leyton Marsh: Our Red Line for Development!

Posted on 23 May 2016 by Caroline Day

It has recently been revealed that Leyton Marsh is regarded by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority as the preferred site for a new ‘double-pad’ ice centre. This is the development we have been suspecting and fearing was in the … 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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30 Days of Delightful Poetic Musings

Posted on 25 July 2014 by Caroline Day

                            Written over 30 consecutive days in April 2013 for National Poetry Writing Month, local author XYZ has produced an enchanting series of ponderings on space and … Continue reading →

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