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
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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
City Council Approve £150,000 Whittons Park Playpark Upgrade!
Great news for the Long Leys and West End Communities. LLRA are delighted to confirm that, on Monday evening (22 February), the Executive Team of City of Lincoln Council approved the release of £152,413 of Section 106 funds to upgrade the children's play equipment at Whittons Park. This will involve a spend of £130,000 in the 2021/22 financial year with the reminder spent in … [Read more...] about City Council Approve £150,000 Whittons Park Playpark Upgrade!
Whittons Park: Gate News!
Winter maintenance activity by the City Council at Whittons Park has involved the addition of additional new gates into the park and the play area. A new westerly pedestrian gate has been added for those entering the park from Long Leys Road, removing the incentive for visitors to push through the hedge. ...and by popular demand a southern pedestrian access gate has been … [Read more...] about Whittons Park: Gate News!
Long Leys & West Common in 1938
As part of LLRA's work on a potential Right of Way across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole in Long Leys we have been in dialogue with some of the older residents of Lincoln. This has unearthed a photograph from 1938, taken by former West End resident Betty Davy nee Gray, who has kindly given her permission for LLRA to share it. It shows her mother (Edith Gray nee Atherton) on West … [Read more...] about Long Leys & West Common in 1938