EPPING town council will be discussing the re-naming of Stonards Hill play area at their meeting this evening, but has yet again banned members of the press and public.

Councillors have faced huge public opposition after they decided to reject Mayor Ben Murphy's offer to re-name the park after Epping's fallen Royal Marine Georgie Sparks.

But they still refuse to allow other people to attend their meeting, stating that the discussion is confidential.

Georgie who lived in Theydon Mount, died in Afghanistan last November aged just 19.

Georgie's friends and colleagues will be protesting against the council's decision in Epping this evening, outside St John's church at 7.30pm.

Georgie's father Wayne Sparks said: "I fully support anyone who wants to help with this campaign with their own actions."

We want to hear from anyone who is planning to go along to the protest this evening (April 7).

If you know anything about the protest, or are one of the protesters, please get in touch with the newsdesk on 020 8498 3431 or email eroberts@london.newsquest.co.uk.