The Hobblers Hole Pond volunteers finished work on the pond area on Saturday 4 December, in anticipation of rain. The rain started to arrive the next day and will now hopefully fill the pond over the winter, to extend the pond's life into next summer. The eight volunteers expanded the pond to about 8 metres in diameter, down to the clayline, and also dug out the centre of the … [Read more...] about Hobblers Hole Pond: Now Ready for Winter Rain
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Hobblers Hole Pond: Progress Update 2
On Saturday 20 November a second session on the Hobblers Hole pond took place with 7 enthusiastic volunteers (See Hobblers Hole Pond: Progress Update for details on the first session). As well as the opportunity for a pleasant outdoor chat, a 6-metre diameter area was dug by the group to about a 20-25 cm depth, with soil removed to expose the clay level. About 5 cubic … [Read more...] about Hobblers Hole Pond: Progress Update 2
Hobblers Hole Pond: Progress Update
On Saturday 13 November a group of intrepid volunteers started work on the Hobblers Hole Pond area, as part of LLRA's work under a Management Agreement signed earlier this year with City of Lincoln Council. Long Term Objective The long term objective of this work is to keep sufficient water in the pond area until late July, to allow amphibians such as frogs and newts to … [Read more...] about Hobblers Hole Pond: Progress Update
Albion Crescent Green: Status in Local Plan
LLRA has been approached by a number of people living around Albion Crescent & Albion Close, asking about the status of the green roundabout area with mature trees, towards the top of Albion Crescent. This follows news that the private owners of this land are looking to dispose of it, together with some other parcels of land nearby. The comments below are LLRA's … [Read more...] about Albion Crescent Green: Status in Local Plan
Whittons Park Playpark Area: Likely to Close From 17 November for the Rest of 2021
The £152,000 upgrade to the Whittons Park playpark has now received planning permission and the contractor is likely to be on site from Wednesday 17 November 2021. The main construction is planned to be complete by the end of December 2021, although precise timings will be dependent on weather and ground conditions. Additional litter bins will be added after main construction … [Read more...] about Whittons Park Playpark Area: Likely to Close From 17 November for the Rest of 2021