Forum for residents of St Georges Park and Long Leys Road Lincoln

For the humpteenth time I saw a cement lorry spew its load of cement whilst waiting at the traffic lights at the top of Long Leys Road. Usually it's a bucket full that spills out because of the angle of the mixer. Today lots more, lucky it didn't splash out onto a car bonnet and employees were soon on the scene sweeping up.
Why the hell don't the bosses of Cemex insist their lorry drivers ...

A cargo ship loaded with red paint collided with another cargo ship carrying blue paint.

All the crew were marooned!

OUR CAT HAS GONE MISSING. HE IS A BLACK CAT, FAINT THIN STRIPE ON REAR LEG, WEARING A BLUE REFLECTIVE COLAR WITH BLUE REFLECTIVE NAME TAG. USUALLY LIVES AROUND HARRICOT CLOSE AND MERCER DRIVE AREA. ANSWERS TO THE NAME 'FATTY'. HE HAS BEEN NEUTERED AND HAS A IDENTITY CHIP. HE WAS LAST SEEN AT HOME MONDAY 21ST IN THE EVENING LEAVING HOME (1 HARRICOT CLOSE). HAS A LIKING FOR SHEDS, SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR SHEDS. ...

As previously reported, agreement has been reached between the County and City councils to upgrade the Higson Road steps including the streetlighting. On completion the steps will be dedicated as highway and will be maintained by the County Council. Funding for these improvements will come from the Community Travel Zone allocation of the County Council and S106 contributions to the City Council. Design work has not yet been completed so currently no definite indication can ...

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It astounds me how folk who walk their dogs down the lane next to Albion cresent, still do not clean up their dog's poop.

I use this path most days and theres loads there today, not only on the path but all over the small grassy bit and it stinks!!

My 3 yr old son enjoys going down this lane on his scooter to ...

The village of Witham St Hughes is facing similar circumstances of the lack of community facilities. There has been articles in the Lincolnshire Echo about this.
My letter was published in the Echo today about the situation comparing what happened with our urban village on Long Leys Road.
Hope you like it...

MONEY SHOULD BE USED FOR PROMISED FACILITIES
Lincolnshire Echo

09:45 - 17 July 2008


I Have empathy with residents of Witham St Hughs ...

In the year 2007 the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in Scotland, and said:
'Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans.'

He gave Noah the CAD drawings, saying: 'You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for ...

As most residents already know, Lincoln City Council will only maintain the three commons of Lincoln to the bare minimum.
The West Common is in need of some loving tender care and West Common Friends in conjunction with WERA, have organised some gate painting and the general tidyness of the common.
So they have invited people to come.
Please meet at the Grandstand on Saturday, 26th July, at 10.00am.
The West Common needs you!

Hi-especially members of the committee,

Could I ask if a another meeting has been arranged with Lincoln City Council, Lincolnshire County Council, ward councillors, and the LLRA to sort out what is happening to the former SEC site on Long Leys Road?

Also are discussions continung about using the site regarding community facilities for the urban village. I'm sure I heard that there was supposed to be a meeting this month (July)?

It's just that ...

Like father, like son, the Chatterton family has an interest in the famous Lancaster bomber of World War Two. This aeroplane flew from many airfields throughtout the British Isles and is especially associated with Lincolnshire known throughout the world as Bomber County.

Mike Chatterton is a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force and is curently based at RAF Waddington flying the Nimrod R1 with 51 Squadron.

He graduated from RAF Cranwell in 1976 and ...