Tag Archives: Waterworks

East London Waterworks Park

Posted on 23 November 2019 by SLMAdmin

Campaigners reveal vision for wild swimming in Waltham Forest Save Lea Marshes and CPRE London have joined forces to campaign to transform the historic filter beds on Lea Bridge Road, once used by Thames Water, into a place for wild … Continue reading →

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East London Waterworks Park

Posted on 23 November 2019 by SLMAdmin

Save the Lea Bridge Waterworks Hidden behind high fences, trashed by Thames Water, sold without consultation. There has been a conspiracy of silence to rob the people of East London of the Lea Bridge Waterworks, a site of huge historical … Continue reading →

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Not Shining a Light on our Wildlife

Posted on 19 November 2018 by pjm

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

Posted on 27 October 2018 by pjm

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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A Victory Followed By Worrying Developments

Posted on 11 July 2017 by Caroline Day

We are pleased that the decision to refuse the car wash has been upheld and what’s more on grounds which uphold the legal protections for Metropolitan Open Land (MOL). However, running contrary to the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to safeguard MOL, … Continue reading →

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Amended Lea Valley Eastside Vision waved through by Cabinet

Posted on 20 June 2017 by Caroline Day

The Cabinet at the London Borough of Waltham Forest have waved through the amended Lea Valley Eastside Vision. Although there are some things to celebrate about the amended plan, there are still serious problems with it. Waltham Forest should be … Continue reading →

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Proof that the LVRPA have long planned to sell off land to fund the new ice rink

Posted on 24 March 2017 by Caroline Day

We suspected the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) was lying when Shaun Dawson, the Chief Executive, and Paul Osborne, the Chairman, told us, on 19 January 2017, that there has been no decision to sell of the land around … Continue reading →

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Waltham Forest Council Refuse To Debate Waterworks Development

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Caroline Day

Council refuse to debate issues raised by Leyton Marshes petition in Full Council Meeting If a petition reaches 4000 signatures Waltham Forest Council say they will debate it in Full Council. Yet, Abigail Woodman, the person who organised the petition … Continue reading →

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LVRPA Officially Respond to ‘Eastside Vision’: Conceding Little Ground on Waterworks Plans

Posted on 3 February 2017 by Caroline Day

The day after we handed in our large petition to Waltham Forest Council, we received a copy of the official letter that has been written by Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive of the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, to the council … Continue reading →

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A ‘Consensus’ Without a Vote: How the LVRPA Waved Through Selling Off Waterworks

Posted on 27 January 2017 by Caroline Day

Around 15 objectors attended the special meeting of the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority to consider Waltham Forest’s Eastside Vision document which included the proposal to build housing on the Waterworks site at Leyton Marsh. The LVRPA had deliberately moved … Continue reading →

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