Tag Archives: Pollution

Open letter to The Guardian

Save Lea Marshes is a campaign group dedicated to preserving the marshes in the Lower Lee Valley for wildlife and future generations. We were pleased to see the extensive and important coverage given to the issue of sewage pollution by … Continue reading

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Council approves planning for ice centre development.

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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New film: The Waterworks

Thank you so much to Sheridan Flynn for creating and directing this short film about the proposed festival on the Waterworks meadow, next to the Waterworks Nature Reserve, for the next three years. No matter what happens this year, we … Continue reading

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Not Shining a Light on our Wildlife

While no-one is suggesting a city such as London should be without the necessary light required for access and safety, the amount of unnecessary light is increasing and this is a serious issue for our wildlife. Guidance on artificial lighting … Continue reading

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Thames Water site – last chance to object to the plans

After 18 months of tinkering and shenanigans, it now seems likely that the extraordinary plans to build the “Athena  Primary Academy” and “Barclay Secondary Free School” on the Thames Water site, Lea Bridge Road, will soon go before Waltham Forest … Continue reading

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Too much littering on the marshes

Hackney Council does a wonderful job in clearing up the litter from Hackney Marshes. Goodness knows how much it costs. However, if you are out walking after the sports sessions, before the council has done its magic, the scene that … Continue reading

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River Lea Oil Spill: Authorities must adopt a new approach to prevent future disasters

– AN OPEN LETTER TO – Government and Opposition: Environment Agency: • Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive • Dr Toby Willison, Executive Director of Operations • Sarah Chare, Director Operations South East • Simon Hawkins, Deputy Director Hertfordshire & North … Continue reading

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Victory: Polluting Car Wash on Leyton Marsh Refused Permission!

We are delighted to announce that Waltham Forest Council has refused to give permission for the car wash on Leyton Marsh, constructed prior to planning approval, due to its contravention of local policy and the fact it is an inappropriate … Continue reading

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Arguments for the car wash don’t wash!

These are extracts from a speech given to the Authority AGM concerning the new car wash, which has started operating without planning permission: We are extremely concerned that the Leisure Trust is becoming a vehicle for uncontrolled and inappropriate commercial … Continue reading

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Open Letter to the LVRPA Re Future Plans for Leyton Marsh

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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