“We need more people” – Scientology struggles on in Auckland
For months, I had eagerly anticipated my journey halfway across the world to New Zealand. The country had always held a particular allure, fuelled by childhood stories from my parents whose friends had migrated to these islands some 40 or 50 [continue reading…]
Work continues over bank holiday weekend at Saint Hill unauthorised construction site
Construction work continued at Scientology’s UK headquarters over the bank holiday weekend despite concerns from local residents and the Church lacking the relevant planning permission.
Construction work begins at Scientology UK HQ despite local Council objections
Construction work has begun at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters ahead of their annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event, despite lacking the relevant planning permission.
TfL Commissioner Andy Lord faces tough questions on Scientology ads
Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord has responded to tough questions on the network’s decision to allow Scientology adverts on the Underground at a London Assembly meeting held in July.
Council refuses Scientology IAS Lawful Development Ceritficate application
Mid-Sussex District Council has formally rejected an application by the Church of Scientology for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 45,000 sq ft event space built on their grounds for the annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event.
Scientology is losing its grip on Hollywood
Scientology are betting on Los Angeles reaching it’s natural state of sweet acceptance, but the local population aren’t falling for it, Alex Barnes-Ross reports…
Saint Hill is struggling to get people up the Bridge
The Church of Scientology’s largest UK base appears to be struggling in their bid to ‘Clear the planet’, recent promotional material suggests. According to a flier sent to parishioners over the weekend, Saint Hill boasts of just “four OT II completions” [continue reading…]
Ex-Scientologists win landmark case as Council rules against Scientology protest ban
A group of ex-Scientologists and local residents are celebrating a major victory for free speech after Mid Sussex District Council unanimously rejected a controversial bid by the Church of Scientology to ban protests outside its UK headquarters.
Scientologists target senior local politician amid protest ban defeat
Scientologists in East Grinstead, Sussex have targeted a senior member of local government after she called for the removal of unauthorised structures erected by the group on public land outside the entrance to their UK headquarters. West Sussex County Councillor Jacquie [continue reading…]
Scientology shocks Council with last minute U-Turn in bid for UK protest ban
Just days before Mid-Sussex District Council were set to vote on a proposed ban on protesting outside Scientology’s UK headquarters, the Church have withdrawn their application in a dramatic U-turn after an almost year-long process which cost the taxpayer £84,000.
