Thanks to everyone who signed the petition. It was submitted to Hackney Council today with 1028 signatures and some fantastic comments from you all.
We should find out in the next 10 days what will be happening with the decision and I'll keep you all informed. Thanks again.
Wednesday 26 January 2011
Thursday 13 January 2011
Petition extended to 25 January
The council has extended the deadline for comments on The George development to 26 January, so we will be collecting signatures on the petition up to 25 January. Please see our How you can help page for details.
We have also opened constructive discussions with the pub owner/developer in the hope of finding a different solution to the development.
Please keep signing the petition - I think we can make 1000 signatures by 25 January. Also, see the entry below about suspicious comments on the petition.
Thanks for all your help so far!
We have also opened constructive discussions with the pub owner/developer in the hope of finding a different solution to the development.
Please keep signing the petition - I think we can make 1000 signatures by 25 January. Also, see the entry below about suspicious comments on the petition.
Thanks for all your help so far!
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Suspicious posts on the George petition
Just wanted to let supporters know that we received several negative comments on the George petition today (comments 906-912 so far).
We've looked into it and it is clear they are coming from one person or a very few people with an axe to grind. We're happy to leave them up - everyone is entitled to their view - but we will provide evidence to Hackney Council that these are not legitimate comments.
Please continue to support us and be assured that all legitimate views will be considered.
We've looked into it and it is clear they are coming from one person or a very few people with an axe to grind. We're happy to leave them up - everyone is entitled to their view - but we will provide evidence to Hackney Council that these are not legitimate comments.
Please continue to support us and be assured that all legitimate views will be considered.
Monday 3 January 2011
Save The George
The George pub, 171 Glyn Rd, E5 0JT is the subject of a planning application to turn it into a block of nine private residential flats.
Although it closed as a pub several years ago, it has since been a vibrant site for privately run music nights and performances, community celebrations and even a wedding. It has also played host to local and international artists and musicians.
We're a community of neighbours and supporters who want to retain this Victorian pub as a resource for the community. We're calling on Hackney Council to refuse planning permission for a residential development.
Sign our petition and read about it in the Hackney Citizen.
Although it closed as a pub several years ago, it has since been a vibrant site for privately run music nights and performances, community celebrations and even a wedding. It has also played host to local and international artists and musicians.
We're a community of neighbours and supporters who want to retain this Victorian pub as a resource for the community. We're calling on Hackney Council to refuse planning permission for a residential development.
Sign our petition and read about it in the Hackney Citizen.
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