Autumn is with us, and we are at long last able to start clearing the Hobblers Hole pond, which LLRA looks after, under a management agreement signed with City of Lincoln Council earlier in the year. The area covered by the seasonal pond is overgrown at the moment, with no standing water (before the recent rain at least). LLRA are looking for 8-10 enthusiastic volunteers … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Hobblers Hole Pond Work
County Council Help Address Fly-tipping on Long Leys Road
LLRA has recently been advised that the Lincolnshire County Council Highways team have agreed to put locking bollards to prevent vehicle access at the pull-in area by the A46 underpass on Long Leys Road. This area has been prone to fly-tipping in recent years, which has led to substantial and regular clean-up costs for council tax payers. The timing of the installation of the … [Read more...] about County Council Help Address Fly-tipping on Long Leys Road
Cycling National Road Championships Visit Long Leys: Sunday 17 October
The Cycling National Road Championships come to Lincoln on Sunday 17 October with two top class races on an 8-mile circuit that includes Long Leys Road. The events feature a number of high-profile riders including current men's national champion, Ben Swift (wearing number 1) and Mark Cavendish (wearing number 38), who this summer equalled the record number of stage victories in … [Read more...] about Cycling National Road Championships Visit Long Leys: Sunday 17 October
Whittons Park Playpark Upgrade: Planning Application Submitted
LLRA is pleased to report that City of Lincoln Council have appointed a contractor for the Whittons Park children's playpark project and a planning application has been submitted. Subject to obtaining planning approval and satisfactory progress on installation over the winter months, LLRA are optimistic that the new playpark equipment should be in place by early Spring 2022. … [Read more...] about Whittons Park Playpark Upgrade: Planning Application Submitted
LLRA Welcomes Traffic Commissioner’s Ruling On Veolia’s Vehicle Operating Licence
Following a recent Public Inquiry at the Office for the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) in Cambridge, Veolia will be making a number of changes to their HGV operations at the Albion Works on Long Leys Road. At the Inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner imposed a total of twelve conditions and undertakings on Veolia's licence, to reduce noise disturbance from early morning HGV movements. … [Read more...] about LLRA Welcomes Traffic Commissioner’s Ruling On Veolia’s Vehicle Operating Licence