LLRA are delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. The (free) guided walks, will run: 6:30pm - 8pm on Wednesday 14 June 10:30am - 12:00 noon on Saturday 17 June. To book please email … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walks – Wednesday 14 June, Saturday 17 June
West Common and Burton Ridge Nature
West Common: No Fallow Period For Horses Required in 2023
The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 5 December has recommended to the city council that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented on West Common in 2023. The dry weather over the summer, combined with the good condition of the sward (upper layer of soil covered by grass) has meant that there are no concerns going into the winter months. The drainage … [Read more...] about West Common: No Fallow Period For Horses Required in 2023
Advance Notice: Carholme Road Resurfacing / Closures in Summer 2023
LLRA has been advised that Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Highway have plans in place for a major resurfacing of Carholme Road in Summer 2023, which will also include improvements to the usability of pedestrian crossings. Plans are yet to be finalised, but early indications are: In conjunction with Carholme County Councillor Robert Parker, LLRA have requested a meeting … [Read more...] about Advance Notice: Carholme Road Resurfacing / Closures in Summer 2023
Lincoln’s West End Revisted
The Survey of Lincoln has just published a new book, 'Lincoln's West End Revisited', which covers areas of historical interest to those living in Long Leys and the West End including chapters on: The book is on sale at Jews' Court on Steep Hill and Lindum Books on Bailgate at £9.50. Further details from The Survey Of Lincoln website. … [Read more...] about Lincoln’s West End Revisted
Accepted: Lincoln Art Ninjas Proposal to Continue Art Installation on West Common
On Monday 7 March the Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) accepted the proposal from Lincoln Art Ninjas that they continue with their art installation on West Common. The project uses the northwest corner of the enclosed cricket pitch area. The proposal will lead to a more formal management agreement between Lincoln Art Ninjas and City of Lincoln Council. Two key conditions of … [Read more...] about Accepted: Lincoln Art Ninjas Proposal to Continue Art Installation on West Common