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
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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
♥ Long Leys: Speak Up For Our ‘Green Look’!
What's your favourite view in Long Leys? What - anywhere in Long Leys - gives you the most pleasure to look at? If you linger anywhere in Long Leys just to enjoy where you are, where would that be? Your surveys, recently completed online and on paper, told us how much you value the 'Green Look' of the area, and how much you enjoy being surrounded by green and … [Read more...] about ♥ Long Leys: Speak Up For Our ‘Green Look’!
Long Leys Neighbourhood Plan Now Underway!
LLRA is pleased to report that the Long Leys Neighbourhood Plan activity is now officially underway, with approval in June of a £9,000 support grant for the initial stages of the project. The project should last 18-24 months and culminate in a community-wide referendum to approve a Long Leys Neighbourhood Plan to be used by local planners when considering planning applications … [Read more...] about Long Leys Neighbourhood Plan Now Underway!