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River Lea Pilgrimage

Posted on 1 April 2026 by Save Lea Marshes

Join Save Lea Marshes as we walk from the source to the mouth of our glorious but much-abused River Lea!  On this modern day pilgrimage, we will take a staggered journey exploring the entire length of the River Lea on foot. The … Continue reading →

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Objection to the Lea Bridge Gas Works development

Posted on 26 November 2025 by Julian Cheyne

The latest iteration of the Lea Bridge Gas Works development is out for consultation. We previously wrote about the development here: https://www.saveleamarshes.org.uk/2020/06/24/save-lea-marshes-objection-to-gasworks-proposal/ Here is our latest objection, which you can use to craft your own: Removal/Variation of Condition(s) – 252331 … Continue reading →

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Flood risk building on the Thames Water Depot

Posted on 14 October 2025 by SLMAdmin

The following text is adapted from a speech that Save Lea Marshes was intending to give last year. Waltham Forest Council’s constitution states that any petition receiving over three thousand valid signatures – from local residents and those who work or … Continue reading →

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Our objection to new threats to our green open space

Posted on 21 June 2025 by Caroline Day

The London Mayor is consulting on plans to build over the Green Belt, though we know this is unnecessary and will not solve the housing crisis. Metropolitan Land is also under threat without justification. CPRE London are requesting objections are sent … Continue reading →

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Open Letter: Whitewebbs decision of concern to all London

Posted on 29 May 2025 by SLMAdmin

Today we received a letter on behalf of the Secretary of State confirming that she will not be calling in Spurs’ planning application to develop Whitewebbs Park in Enfield. Whilst this is disappointing news, the Mayor of London can still … Continue reading →

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Rewild the golf course!

Posted on 4 February 2025 by Caroline Day

This read will take you a few minutes, but we think it’s worth your time; it will cover: Everyone remembers (and many try to forget) the height of the Covid pandemic and the era of lockdowns. One of the unintended … Continue reading →

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We Marched Together for Our River Lea!

Posted on 19 November 2024 by SLMAdmin

Save Lea Marshes joined six local groups to march together at the national March for Clean Water in central London on 3 November. Organisations who have been locally advocating for the River Lea joined forces for the first time to … Continue reading →

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Looming tower blocks over the marshes and nine thousand+ new residents: OBJECT to Waltham Forest’s shocking new Local Plan

Posted on 27 September 2024 by SLMAdmin

We are gravely concerned by the latest Local Plan recently announced by Waltham Forest Council. If enacted, there will be a number of new large-scale developments, mostly tall high-rise buildings, in areas adjacent to the marshes. An additional nine-thousand residents … Continue reading →

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Low Hall Lido is sunk, East London Waterworks Park swims against the current

Posted on 16 February 2024 by SLMAdmin

Now the lido plan has sunk, Waltham Forest must provide the amenity of East London Waterworks Park, and finally stand against the tide of inappropriate development engulfing Lea Bridge. After thousands of people donated to East London Waterworks Park’s successful … Continue reading →

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Pre-application Planning Consultation: Secure facility for children on East London Waterworks site

Posted on 2 February 2024 by SLMAdmin

In 2019, Waltham Forest Council refused plans to develop the Thames Water Depot site (opposite Lee Valley Ice Centre) on Lea Bridge Road for schools, due to the site’s status as Metropolitan Open Land. It has now been announced that … Continue reading →

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