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Tag: east grinstead mayor
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East Grinstead Mayor skips IAS event, but set to switch on Scientology HQ Christmas lights
The Mayor of East Grinstead, John Belsey, has confirmed he will be turning on the Christmas lights at a lavish ceremony at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters later this month despite backlash from local residents over the disruption such events cause to the local community.
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East Grinstead Mayor responds to criticism, confirms he hasn’t taken Scientology cash
The Mayor of East Grinstead Steve Ody has confirmed he has not taken any money from the Church of Scientology after receiving criticism online for deleting a post about funding. On Friday, The Mayor posted on X (formerly Twitter) “I can 100% confirm I’ve not received any funding from USAID”, to which Scientology Business Editor…
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East Grinstead Mayor switched on Saint Hill lights despite backlash from local residents
The Mayor of East Grinstead, Steve Ody, attended the Church of Scientology’s Saint Hill headquarters in November in an official capacity to turn on their Christmas lights at an elaborate ceremony attended by their parishioners; despite previous criticism from residents and the national press.
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Scientology’s 2024 Patrons Ball expected to rake in $1.25 million in ticket sales alone
The Church of Scientology have begun preparations for the return of its annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event later this year, with Scientologists invited to purchase tickets for $1,000 to attend their ‘Patrons Ball’. A seating plan leaked to Scientology Business reveals the event is expected to generate $1.25 million in ticket sales alone.
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East Grinstead Town Council retract censorship of Scientology concerns, but still no apology
Following a lengthy complaints procedure brought by Scientology Business Editor Alexander Barnes-Ross, East Grinstead Town Council have retracted its censorship of the public record after concerns were raised over its close ties to the Church of Scientology.
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Daily Mail warns of Scientology’s growing influence over East Grinstead
The Daily Mail has today published a double-page feature on Scientology’s growing influence over the Sussex town of East Grinstead, which is home to the controversial group’s Saint Hill UK headquarters.
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Residents furious at “shameful” East Grinstead Town Council after calling Scientology activist a “bully”
Local residents have described East Grinstead Town Council as “shameful” after it accused an activist of “employing bullying tactics” against Councillors and denied a Freedom of Information Act request for a transcript of a recent Council meeting.
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Council censorship is a cause for concern: East Grinstead ‘cultruption’ scandal continues
The corruption scandal dubbed ‘Cultruption’ East Grinstead are facing has grown deeper as the Town Council attempt to censor victims who have spoken out on the public record… again. Earlier this week, several members of the public attended an East Grinstead Town Council meeting to raise concerns about the growing influence Scientology are having on…
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East Grinstead ‘Cultruption’: The Council that endorses modern slavery
Behind the facade of tranquility, the quaint British town of East Grinstead is struggling to recognise a growing concern over Scientology’s influence on the local Council and risks falling foul to a specific form of corruption we’re coining ‘cultruption’.
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East Grinstead Mayor attempts to silence abuse victims: Scientology scandal continues
The Mayor of East Grinstead, who is currently under fire for attending a number of Scientology events at their Saint Hill headquarters, has asked victims of abuse to refrain from speaking up about their experiences.
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