West Common and Burton Ridge Nature

Following on from our June walks, LLRA is delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead a further guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. The walk will particularly focus on sights that can be seen at their best in August rather than earlier in … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walk – Saturday 19 August 10.30am

LLRA are delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. The (free) guided walks, will run: 6:30pm - 8pm on Wednesday 14 June 10:30am - 12:00 noon on Saturday 17 June. To book please email … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walks – Wednesday 14 June, Saturday 17 June

The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 5 December has recommended to the city council that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented on West Common in 2023. The dry weather over the summer, combined with the good condition of the sward (upper layer of soil covered by grass) has meant that there are no concerns going into the winter months. The drainage … [Read more...] about West Common: No Fallow Period For Horses Required in 2023

LLRA has been advised that Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Highway have plans in place for a major resurfacing of Carholme Road in Summer 2023, which will also include improvements to the usability of pedestrian crossings. Plans are yet to be finalised, but early indications are: In conjunction with Carholme County Councillor Robert Parker, LLRA have requested a meeting … [Read more...] about Advance Notice: Carholme Road Resurfacing / Closures in Summer 2023

The Survey of Lincoln has just published a new book, 'Lincoln's West End Revisited', which covers areas of historical interest to those living in Long Leys and the West End including chapters on: The book is on sale at Jews' Court on Steep Hill and Lindum Books on Bailgate at £9.50. Further details from The Survey Of Lincoln website. … [Read more...] about Lincoln’s West End Revisted