The Burton Ridge in Long Leys covers around 34 Hectares and is one of the key features that defines the “Green Look” of Long Leys. It offers a variety of grassland and woodland habitats for our wildlife and flora as well as being used by the community for walking, jogging and other activities. Over the summer NPAG have been working to identify how to help protect and … [Read more...] about Give Us Your Views on Burton Ridge Habitats
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West Common In July
This summer there seem to be more butterflies on West Common than in recent years: do others think so? At the moment there are clouds of meadow browns and both small skippers and Essex skippers (difficult to distinguish). Creeping thistles are generally thought to be ‘weeds’, but at the moment they are providing an excellent source of nectar and later on their seeds will … [Read more...] about West Common In July
West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 3 August
LLRA are delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead another guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. To book a place on this (free) guided walk, which will run from 10:30-12:00 noon on Saturday 3 August, please … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 3 August
Can You Help Us Survey House Martins, Swallows & Swifts in Long Leys?
As part of our Neighbourhood Planning activity, there is a focus on better protection for Long Leys wildlife. One area where help from the Leys community would be appreciated is on spotting migratory birds such as House Martins, Swallows and Swifts which arrived this spring to nest. The West Common provides good feeding and nest material for these birds which then generally … [Read more...] about Can You Help Us Survey House Martins, Swallows & Swifts in Long Leys?
July Neighbourhood Plan Update + Future Housing Needs In Long Leys
This Neighbourhood Plan update, with a focus on Long Leys Housing Requirements, was written by Jon Davies, Chair of NPAG - the Neighbourhood Plan Action Group that is managing the day-to-day activities of the Long Leys Neighbourhood Plan on behalf of LLRA. (See NPAG for details) July: Overall Project Update With grant approval achieved in June, activity on the Long Leys … [Read more...] about July Neighbourhood Plan Update + Future Housing Needs In Long Leys