Quarterlands Blog

Local voices are coming together to defend and celebrate a place like no other

The Lagan Valley.

As pressure increases from overdevelopment and under-regulation, we’re documenting what’s at stake: biodiversity, heritage, climate resilience, and fighting to preserve the well-being of our community. Here you’ll find updates on our campaign, thoughtful reflections from residents, and stories that shine a light on both the threats we face and the hope we hold.

We’re a grassroots group standing for something bigger than ourselves. Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing with us.

Settlements Served by Wastewater Treatment Works Version - January 2019
Drumbeg Waste Water Treatment Works

In this document – LCCC Local Development Plan Technical Supplement 6: Telecommunications,Public Services & Utilities [...]

26
Oct
Box of letters of objection
Letters of objection going in

Thanks to Frank for taking delivery of locally written and signed objections to this development. [...]

25
Oct
Traffic hell

This was the traffic situation on the Upper Malone Road this morning at about 8.20am [...]

25
Oct
River Lagan McIlroy Park
What is this?

Today at McIlroy Park. Fairly sure the river Lagan shouldn’t look like this. ///loved.mimic.roofs click [...]

18
Oct
WTF
Community Alert: Protect Our Local Wildlife

A Call for Awareness and Action Dear Neighbours, We need your attention! A concerning incident [...]

13
Oct
The bag contains his kills
Protecting Our Natural Heritage: Urgent Action Needed for Lagan Valley Regional Park

The Quarterlands Group is deeply committed to preserving the Lagan Valley Regional Park, an Area [...]

12
Oct
Green Silverlines moth hairdo
Why did you sign?

If you are wondering why you signed our petition, have a read at this. Nature [...]

28
Sep
Belfast Telegraph article on wildlife declining in NI Sept 2023
UK wildlife ‘continues to decline’ with 16% of species at risk of extinction

Read this article in the Belfast Telegraph detailing the decline in wildlife species and the [...]

27
Sep
Worrying Suds and Foam that smelt bad River Lagan
Serious pollution incident in River Lagan

A disturbing outflow of raw sewage into the River Lagan was documented by one of [...]

26
Sep
Sewage in the River Lagan
NI Water highlights sewage capacity issue in Drumbeg

NI Water's network capacity mapping tool and sewer network modelling activities have identified capacity issues [...]

26
Sep