Kindly written for the Long Leys Community by Caroline Steel, Lincoln resident and formerly of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Caroline represents the Trust on the Commons Advisory Panel. In coming months Caroline will be writing about other flora and fauna on the West Common and how the Long Leys community can help. Skylarks are singing high over West Common and are … [Read more...] about Skylarks On West Common
STOP VEOLIA members join up with LLRA!
LLRA is delighted to report that that committee members are talking with key members of the STOP VEOLIA campaign team, and that we are already working together (this website is a first and visible demonstration of that) and we look forward to their involvement growing stronger. At our AGM at the end of May / start of June, a number of them will be standing for committee … [Read more...] about STOP VEOLIA members join up with LLRA!
Section 106 Cash Available For 7 Years
The money held for LLRA by the County Council is secure, and dedicated to our use. It cannot be spent elsewhere for many years to come, and the capital sum is earning interest every year. There are restrictions on how we can use it - and it should be remembered that it was provided at the outset as the demolition of the education building and the sale of the site to … [Read more...] about Section 106 Cash Available For 7 Years
Stop Veolia Campaign Is Ready And Waiting
No one in the Long Leys community really needs reminding that Veola's planning application for a waste transfer station was turned down in February 2017. But that is not the end of the matter as far as Stop Veolia is concerned. We do not know what Veolia will do next but we are watching for any sign of their activities. If Veolia decide to appeal the planning … [Read more...] about Stop Veolia Campaign Is Ready And Waiting