Liberal Democrat Councillors, led by Cllr John Macklin, joined Save Our Stow campaigners over the weekend.

Former Tottenham and England football star, Teddy Sheringham, listened attentively whilst Cllr Macklin addressed the crowd pledging his support to the Save Our Stow campaign and outlining how he had been working with the campaigners, London & Quadrant and a financier to bring back dog racing to Waltham Forest.

Cllr Macklin explained the boroughs need for housing but said he would prefer a development at the Stow to be brought forward which included housing, use of a dog track and additional leisure facilities.

Cllr Macklin said “Waltham Forest needs a state of the art facility that is a national landmark and which provides jobs for local people and entertainment.”

“I’m still available to facilitate a meeting between London & Quadrant and the Save Our Stow campaign to ensure there is an appropriate opportunity for an alternative bid to be brought forward.”

“I’ve spoken with dog trainers about not only making the Stow the best race track in the country but also the best in terms of animal welfare.”

Cllr Macklin and his Liberal Democrat colleagues extended their thanks to Barrie Clegg and Rick Holloway for their hard work for keeping this issue in the spotlight.

Despite issuing a statement the day before the protest no Labour Councillors attended the event.

Click here to see Cllr Macklin’s ITV local news interview.