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Saint Hill redevelopment plans shot down by Mid-Sussex Conservation Officer

In another humiliating blow for the Church of Scientology’s plans to redevelop a large portion of their UK headquarters, Mid-Sussex District Council’s Conservation Officer has raised concerns about the impact the proposed works would have on protected, heritage assets in the area.

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Saint Hill redevelopment plans shot down by local Town Council

Plans to redevelop part of the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters in Sussex were shot down by local Councillors last night, who voted to reject their application due to concerns around its potential impact on the local area.

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Mid-Sussex District Council agrees to redact residents’ information over Scientology safety concerns

Sussex residents unhappy about plans for a major redevelopment of Scientology’s UK headquarters will have their names and addresses redacted from the public record after concerns were raised about potential harassment by the controversial organisation.

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Mid-Sussex District Council launch investigation into Scientology HQ construction work

Mid-Sussex District Council have launched an investigation into a major construction project that is currently underway at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters.

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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.

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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.

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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…]

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Scientology reps schmooze East Grinstead Councillors at annual town meeting

Scientology officials were out in full force on Tuesday at East Grinstead’s annual town meeting in a desperate attempt to schmooze local councillors amid growing concern among locals about the group’s influence on the town.

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Council refuses to meet Scientology victims, but says they’ve “been heard”

East Grinstead Town Council have once again refused to meet with local residents who claim they were abused at the Church of Scientology’s headquarters in the town and are concerned about their close relationship with the Mayor and other Councillors.

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Scientology threatens council, claiming UK HQ unauthorised structure removal ‘discrimination’

The Church of Scientology have claimed West Sussex County Council’s request they remove unauthorised structures obstructing the public highway outside their UK headquarters amounts to ‘discrimination’ and warned the Highway Authority to be “very careful”, new documents reveal.