By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Spring is bringing in some more unusual birds to West Common, spending a little time here before settling on a suitable nesting site. Last year was the first time I’d ever seen Little Ringed Plovers on the common: this year a pair has arrived earlier, and have been feeding around the edge of the … [Read more...] about West Common April Nature Notes
Photo Competition: Capture the Wild Side of Long Leys And Win £20
Calling budding photographers in Long Leys, of all ages. We are proud of our local wildlife and green spaces. To celebrate these and the arrival of spring, LLRA is running a photo competition open to all Long Leys residents. The under 12 age category is also open to children resident in the West End and any child who attends St Faith and St Martin Juniors, St Faith's Infant … [Read more...] about Photo Competition: Capture the Wild Side of Long Leys And Win £20
City Council Gives Green Light For Conservation Work On Pond & Path At Hobblers Hole
On Wednesday 17 March City of Lincoln Council's Executive Meeting approved a proposal to enter into a 10-year Management Agreement, with Long Leys Residents Association (LLRA), for the general management and improvement of about 6% of the open space known locally as Hobblers Hole (an area just to the north of Whittons Park on Long Leys Road). The agreement will allow LLRA to … [Read more...] about City Council Gives Green Light For Conservation Work On Pond & Path At Hobblers Hole
Over 90% Say Long Leys Needs A Shop: Survey Results
There were 177 responses to LLRA's recent shop survey, which closed on Wednesday 10 March. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and contributed their ideas and suggestions. The main finding is that over 90% of those surveyed feel Long Leys needs a shop. The key reasons are: A general convenience store / village shop is the most popular … [Read more...] about Over 90% Say Long Leys Needs A Shop: Survey Results
West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid
The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 9 February recommended that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented in 2021, as the requirements of the COVID-19 lockdown made it unrealistic for owners to safely move horses to other locations. This recommendation has now been confirmed by the city council. What Is the Fallow Period for Horses? Under the Act of … [Read more...] about West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid