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.

COSRECI IAS Event News UK

Scientology amends planning application, seeks permission for 80,730sq ft structures & major 5 hectare redevelopment

The Church of Scientology have formally amended a planning application submitted in September to include the redevelopment of 5 hectares of land and installation of three structures spanning 80,730sq ft at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead.

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Protestors gather outside Scientology’s annual IAS gala in East Grinstead

Over the weekend protestors gathered outside the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead with a message, “the abuse must stop.”

Featured IAS Event UK

Scientology pave over field ahead of next week’s IAS event, despite Council and environmental concerns

The Church of Scientology have paved over approximately 7 acres of agricultural farmland in order to serve as a car park for their upcoming IAS event, despite environmental concerns and lacking permission from the local authority.

IAS Event People UK

Jive Aces cancel show to attend annual Scientology bash

Scientology band The Jive Aces have cancelled a show in order to attend the annual gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) next week, with the venue offering full ticket refunds.

IAS Event UK

Scientology’s greatest gathering: Just 2,000 people expected to attend this year’s IAS event

EXCLUSIVE: An inside source has confirmed this year’s gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) is set to be the smallest yet, with just 2,000 people on the invite list.

IAS Event UK

Angry locals weigh in on plans to redevelop Scientology UK headquarters

Local residents and frequent visitors to East Grinstead have hit back against Scientology’s plans for a major redevelopment of their Saint Hill compound amid a battle for permission submitted by the controversial Church.

Government IAS Event

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.

IAS Event News UK

Resentment grows among Scientologists as date for October event remains a mystery

Scientologists are starting to voice their frustration as the Church’s international management refuse to announce the date of the upcoming IAS (International Association of Scientologists) event, which usually takes place one weekend in October.