At the Carholme Community Forum (CCF) on 13 August there were discussions on: The recent traveller encampmentSpeeding on Hewson Road Inconsiderate parking on Long Leys RoadThe building of Carruthers Court on West Parade/Rudgard Lane in the West End. Traveller Encampment LLRA presented resident feedback at CCF on the recent traveller encampment experience. The city … [Read more...] about Update on Carholme Community Forum
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Traveller Encampment In Whitton Park: Request For Feedback On Preventative Measures
Long Leys Residents Association (LLRA) will be attending a meeting of the Carholme Community Forum* (CCF) on the evening of Tuesday 13 August. One topic under discussion will be the recent experience with the traveller encampment on Whitton Park and how such experiences can be avoided in the future. Any constructive suggestions from residents that LLRA could take to this … [Read more...] about Traveller Encampment In Whitton Park: Request For Feedback On Preventative Measures
What Would A Long Leys Community Hub Look Like?
As we develop the 2021-2040 Neighbourhood Plan for Long Leys, one aspect that needs more detail around it in the plan is a Long Leys Community Hub. Without dramatic changes, not least obtaining a significant amount of funding from different sources, there is no certainty that one can be built. However, a lot can change over 20 years and as the old adage goes: "If you fail to … [Read more...] about What Would A Long Leys Community Hub Look Like?
Give Us Your Views on Burton Ridge Habitats
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
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