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Update: The Real Intimidation Isn’t By Protestors It’s By The Authorities

Apologies to those who have have been waiting for an update on the situation; we have been responding constantly to restrictions and legal threats from the authorities. Although three people – Simon, Dan and Anita – were sent to prison … Continue reading

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Three jailed, one bailed

Four protestors appeared in court charged under section 14 of the Public Order Act. One took legal counsel and pleaded not guilty. He will be re-tried at a later date and his bail condition was a restriction not to go … Continue reading

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Arrested Protestors in Custody

Court cases today at Thames Magistrate Court, 58 Bow Road, E3 (between Bow Road and Bow Church Tube stations). We believe two of the cases will be heard at 2pm. More details will follow as we establish them. A group … Continue reading

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Protestors are forcibly evicted trying to stop lorries and save the marsh

Bailiffs were on site from 7.30am this morning. At 9.33am bailiffs moved to the camp where they ordered that campers leave their peaceful protest or would be removed by force. Most did so, but some remained in order to demonstrate … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Mayor Jules Pipe -please write to your councillors and leader of your council

Dear Mayor Pipe, (CC: Diane Abbott MP; Cllr. Ian Rathbone; Cllr. Barry Buitekant; Cllr. Deniz Oguzkanli; Cllr. Michael Desmond; Cllr. Rick Muir; Cllr. Alex Russell)  Basketball Training Courts on Leyton Marsh: As you will be aware many residents of Hackney … Continue reading

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Marsh Egg Hunt

Marsh Egg Hunt, a set on Flickr. Thanks to all who participated! This is how we like to use our Marsh. As from Next Year and in perpetuity we should be able to have the whole park to hunt eggs … Continue reading

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Important Notice

Please be aware that at no time have the SLMG committed or condoned any unlawful behaviour towards workers at the site, nor has the SLMG been accused of doing so. The Evening Standard reported this and we are requesting a … Continue reading

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Letter To Denis Hone CEO of ODA from Mike Wells, re Leyton Marshes

cross-post from http://www.gamesmonitor.org.uk/node/1595 5th April 2012 Re: The Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) recent works on Leyton Marshes, close to London’s Olympic enclosure. Dear Mr Hone, CEO of the ODA I am writing to you in response to your recent letter addressed … Continue reading

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Statement: Granting of injunctions by the High Court

We are disappointed with the injunctions granted today and yesterday, especially as so many questions remain unanswered including why work has been allowed to continue despite the discovery of asbestos and other health and safety hazards on site. However, we … Continue reading

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Statement from Leabridge Ward Hackney councillors, 4 April 2012.

Cllrs Ian Rathbone and Deniz Oguzkanli say: We are disappointed that the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has gone to such extraordinary and unnecessary lengths by going to the High Court, wasting public money and court time on a matter which … Continue reading

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