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West Sussex Highways denounce “open-ended” Scientology HQ application

In the latest blow to Scientology’s plans to expand their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex the local Highways Authority have submitted a letter calling the application “insufficient” and “open-ended”, demanding further information before approval is granted.

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Scientology hits back as UK HQ Premises Licence set to be reviewed next week

The Church of Scientology has submitted a lengthy, 43 page attack in response to an application to review the Premises Licence at their UK headquarters after a series of major events they hosted created “chaos” in the local town.

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East Grinstead water crisis means Scientology dodges Council scrutiny today

Due to a water supply failure in East Grinstead now well into its third day, a Town Council meeting at which Scientology was set to face scrutiny has been cancelled, meaning the Church will escape potentially tough questions from elected officials.

Government IAS Event UK

Scientology set to face Town Council scrutiny

The Church of Scientology is set to face scrutiny by East Grinstead Town Council next week, with the planning committee due to vote on redevelopment plans and an application to review their Premises Licence.

COSRECI Government UK

Whose land is it anyway? Saint Hill development plans appear to extend beyond Scientology property boundary

Careful analysis of past planning applications made by the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex has revealed their current plans to redevelop huge swathes of land into a giant car park appears to extend beyond their property boundaries. [continue reading…]

Government IAS Event News

Licence review threatens the future of the IAS event

The future of Scientology’s annual gathering at their UK headquarters in Sussex is now uncertain after an application to review their Premises Licence was submitted to Mid-Sussex District Council.

Government IAS Event UK

Aerial photos reveal extensive land damage as IAS tent derig begins

EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained drone footage from the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead reveals extensive damage to the surrounding countryside following last month’s annual IAS event, despite being situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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On this day: Scientology rejected by the Charity Commission, 26 years on

On this day 26 years ago, the UK Charity Commission rejected Scientology’s application for charity status, concluding it “does not benefit the public.” The ruling dealt a major blow for Scientology in their efforts to claim legitimacy through government recognition and juxtaposed their success with gaining IRS tax exemption in the United States 8 years prior.