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Tag: international association of scientologists
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Joy Villa: Why I left Scientology after reaching rock bottom at Saint Hill
Hollywood actress and singer Joy Villa recently became the first celebrity Scientologist to publicly speak out after leaving the controversial Church, after reaching a low point at Scientology’s UK headquarters in Sussex. Now, Joy tells us her story.
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Scientology’s upcoming Manchester Ideal Org hits snag with asbestos problem
Renovation works at the Church of Scientology’s forthcoming Manchester Ideal Org have run into problems after the building was found to be riddled with asbestos, planning documents reveal.
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Scientology protestors reach agreement with Council, avoiding PSPO ban
Protestors in the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with Mid-Sussex District Council which avoids the implementation of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside its Sussex headquarters.
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Hedgegate: Scientology finally complies with Highways demands at UK HQ
After eight months of dispute with West Sussex Highways, the Church of Scientology have finally removed a 130ft hedge, concealed fencing and wooden sleepers it had placed on public land opposite it’s UK headquarters in order to obstruct protestors.
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Scientology seeks planning permission for 45,000 sq ft Sussex event venue ahead of annual IAS event
The Church of Scientology are seeking permission to build a 45,000 square foot temporary event space on the grounds of their UK headquarters ahead of the annual IAS gala, after they were issued a warning by the Council.
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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.
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Are Scientology events about to change?
The Church of Scientology has sent its followers a survey asking for feedback on their international events hosted by David Miscavige, amid falling attendance numbers and rising speculation their overall membership is dwindling. Is this a sign we’re about to see change?
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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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Struggling Scientology school seeks financial support from parents
A private Scientology school in Sussex, which lost its ability to sponsor visas for international students earlier this year, has appealed to parents to donate money in a desperate attempt to rescue the charity from financial hardship.
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