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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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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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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 [continue reading…]

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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.