Category Archives: Leyton Marshes

Leyton Marsh Development Plans: Local Campaigner Laurie Elks Speaks Out

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Caroline Day

SLM agree with Laurie that Leyton Marsh is the wrong place for the new enlarged ice centre, here Laurie expresses his views about the nature of the plans. Much food for thought: Open Letter to Shaun Dawson re: The Ice … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the LVRPA Re Future Plans for Leyton Marsh

Posted on 2 June 2016 by Caroline Day

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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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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This is Metropolitan OPEN land

Posted on 19 July 2013 by Caroline Day
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Waltham Forest Council Vote to Let LVRPA Destroy More Marshes In Commercial Ventures

Posted on 3 July 2013 by Caroline Day

Just last week an article in The Daily Mail covered the story of how one small business in Walthamstow was taken to court for giving away a cardboard box, at the cost of £15,000 to local taxpayers. Electrosigns in Walthamstow … Continue reading →

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Waltham Forest Council Officers Recommend Approval for LVRPA’s Campsite & Stables Plans

Posted on 1 July 2013 by Caroline Day

The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority have submitted two planning applications to the borough of Waltham Forest which are to be decided on at Tuesday evening’s WF Planning Committee meeting. This really is a last ditch attempt to save Leyton … Continue reading →

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SLM Call on LVRPA to Establish London’s First Organic Golf Course at the Waterworks

Posted on 14 June 2013 by Caroline Day

SLM are calling upon the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority to turn Waterworks site (adjacent to Hackney Marshes in Leyton) into organic golf course, rather than the private campsite they have planned. The alternative wildlife-friendly plan is supported by a … Continue reading →

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A Litany of Broken Promises: Calling the LVRPA to Account

Posted on 14 June 2013 by Caroline Day

Yesterday, Thursday 13th June, SLM members arrived unannounced at the Lower Lee Valley LVRPA meeting at the Waterworks in order to express our sincere disappointment with the Authority. At the only official meeting we have ever been offered with the … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Objection Letter to LVRPA’s Proposals for our M.O.L.

Posted on 13 June 2013 by Caroline Day

Your Ref:  APP 2013/0505           Use of former Golf Course as Campsite and as Paddocking for Horses           Land south of the Waterworks Visitors’ Centre, Lammas Road, London E.10. I write to object strongly to this Planning Application, by the … Continue reading →

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