Many in the community may recall that on 18 January 2018, Veolia withdrew their planning appeal for their Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) production plant in Long Leys. Five years have now passed which seems an appropriate opportunity to review activity on LLRA /Stop Veolia funds after the handover to LLRA from the … [Read More...] about LLRA / Stop Veolia – 5 Years On
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Update On Community Purchases of Land at Albion Crescent
LLRA is pleased to advise the recent completion of two purchases of land offered to it by former landowner CW & A Suthrell Ltd. These consist of: The LLRA Management Committee wishes to thank the thirty local residents who generously contributed funds to assist in the purchase of these lots, … [Read More...] about Update On Community Purchases of Land at Albion Crescent
Carols at Cloverleaf: 5.30pm Saturday 17 December. All Welcome.
Join Cloverleaf Care Home & LLRA for “Carols at Cloverleaf” at 5.30pm on Saturday 17 December 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual communal singing as we are led through carols and readings, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Please bring your own cup/mug, for mulled wine to avoid use of … [Read More...] about Carols at Cloverleaf: 5.30pm Saturday 17 December. All Welcome.
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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...] about Lincoln’s West End Revisted
LLRA AGM 1 November: Meeting Summary
LLRA’s 2022 AGM was held on Tuesday 1 November 2022, kindly hosted at the Discovery Cafe at St. George's hospital. 134 people were in attendance of which circa 119 were residents. There were community votes approving: In addition: Fuller details can be found in the 2022 LLRA AGM Minutes and … [Read More...] about LLRA AGM 1 November: Meeting Summary
Village Centre Project: Frequently Asked Questions
Note: A printed copy of this post was also hand delivered to homes in Long Leys on 21 October. In advance of the AGM: 6.45pm Tues 1 Nov, Discovery Café, St. Georges Hospital below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Long Leys Village Centre project. For AGM details see: … [Read More...] about Village Centre Project: Frequently Asked Questions
Carholme Residents Complete Virtual London Marathon for Amnesty International
Carholme residents David O'Donnell of West Parade and Robert Parker from Carline Road completed the 26.2 miles of the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday. This alternative version allows people taking part to run/walk the distance in the 24 hours of Sunday 2 October. Rob Parker reports: "We completed the … [Read More...] about Carholme Residents Complete Virtual London Marathon for Amnesty International
New Facilities in Long Leys? Your decision.
LLRA has been asked by those opposed to developing a plan for a shop, community hub and community growing centre what a vote by residents at the LLRA AGM on Tuesday 1 November against the Village Centre project would mean. To clarify, LLRA is a democratic body that exists to serve the interests of Long … [Read More...] about New Facilities in Long Leys? Your decision.