We’ve signed CPRE's Letter to England, because together, we can help create a beautiful, resilient countryside — add your name today. takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/183395/...

Please be aware: We have been asking supporters to write to their MPs asking them to support Amendment 130. In the new list of amendments from the Government this is now Amendment 40 Debate begins today. Act now! act.bats.org.uk/urge-your-mp...

Supported my fellow @saveleamarshes.bsky.social member @celiacoram.bsky.social today as she presented serious concerns about the safety of building a secure facility on a flood plain and other issues to Waltham Forest Council with regards to the Metropolitan land by the River Lea💚🌿

Save Whitewebbs Park! This beautiful park in Enfield is under threat from the bullldozers. Donate to help fund the Judicial Review of Enfield Council's decision to let Spurs take over this public park: www.crowdjustice.com/case/savewhi...

Current levels of common pollutants in the #RiverLea. We have consistently Poor levels of phosphate. A better picture for nitrogen in ammonia levels, but there have been some unexplained spikes. The authorities should be collecting this data - and acting on it! #InternationalDayofActionForRivers

Nice blog exploring how the East London Waterworks was part of the marshes landscape in the past, and how it could be integrated again in the future www.elwp.org.uk/Blog.htm?Blo... #LeaMarshes #waterworks #EastLondon #EastLondonWaterworks

What does the LVRPA think it is doing at the Oxbow island on Leyton Marsh?

Lost Nature: a must-read report. Thank you @wildjustice.bsky.social Makes us reflect on all the pressure we put on the LVRPA to deliver new habitats when it rebuilt the ice centre. Clearly time well spent - unlike most promised - they were actually delivered. wildjustice.org.uk/general/lost...

Important planning decisions always seem to take place at Christmas! Today Waltham Forest Council officially submitted its Local Plan 2 to the Planning Inspectorate. We regard this plan as unsuitable and risky. Keep posted here in the early new year about developments and action.

The digested report digested: 6m homes at-risk of flooding; London properties most at-risk from surface water flooding - 4.6m at-risk in total (43% increase from previous EA assessment); 88% increase in those at highest risk; flood defences cut by 40% = no excuse for building on floodplain here!

Angela Rayner will press ahead with plans to prioritise for housebuilding an area of the green belt bigger than Surrey, insisting there is no alternative to large-scale development in the countryside around big cities ⬇️

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Direct action works 👏💚 The people of Leyton rose up in 1892 to defend Leyton Marsh and in 1994 to stop the M11 link road. We'll carry that spirit of creativity, courage and 'cheek' to defend this special part of the world in 2024! 💪