By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Summer may be officially over, but there was still plenty to see in September on West Common. I love the colour of devil’s-bit scabious flowers and they’re providing food for recently hatched small copper butterflies. Other flowers still in bloom include tormentil, cat’s-ear and autumn … [Read more...] about Autumn Nature Notes: West Common
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Update: Parking on Long Leys Road
Last week LLRA had a very positive meeting with Wates, to discuss resident concerns about the impact that pavement parking has had on pedestrians on Long Leys Road, around the Wates offices. As background, Wates have a short-term lease on the building, owned by Travis Perkins, for use as a regional hub. The office coordinates Wates activity for the region which covers an … [Read more...] about Update: Parking on Long Leys Road
West Common Update: New Seating Locations
New seating was installed on West Common in late spring, which may come in handy for those of us who like to sit and enjoy the views whilst exploring the area. For those who haven't already discovered them all, the bench locations are: Victorian Pond - across the pond from the existing seating.Long Leys Road - just to the right of the main entrance as you enter the … [Read more...] about West Common Update: New Seating Locations
Update on Resilient Community Activity, 2020 LLRA AGM and Neighbourhood Plan
Long Leys Resilient Community Volunteers COVID-19 shielding for vulnerable members of the community ended on 1st August. LLRA has now stood down the fantastic Resilient Community Volunteers who between them were willing to take responsibility for vulnerable residents in Long Leys needing support for shopping and pharmacy needs. Existing support networks for vulnerable … [Read more...] about Update on Resilient Community Activity, 2020 LLRA AGM and Neighbourhood Plan
Hobbler’s Hole July Nature Notes
By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Between West Common and Yarborough Road and Burton Road, the slopes of the Burton Ridge are buzzing now we’re well into summer. Hobbler’s Hole is turning pink and purple with flowers of great willowherb, rosebay willowherb and thistles. The wildflowers provide abundant pollen and nectar … [Read more...] about Hobbler’s Hole July Nature Notes