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.

Blue-green algae map
Mapping Blue-green algae

This map on the ARCGIS website shows the locations where blue-green algae is present in [...]

16
Oct
The River Valley

The Red Dot Shows Drumbeg. Planners seem unable to face the fact that all water, [...]

07
Oct
Codes of Practice – Questions?

Summary of Preliminary Observations Regarding NI Water’s Response to LCCC This letter highlights concerns regarding [...]

07
Oct
Hawthorn hedge
The Hawthorn Hedge

…and why it is important The Hawthorn Hedgerow is Crucial to Our Environment The central [...]

03
Oct
DEFERRED AGAIN

The case was deferred again. As you know our case is good and well put. [...]

18
Sep
LCCC
33 Months on…

We have been surprised and disappointed by the lack of care for our community. The [...]

17
Sep
Rural NOT Urban

As part of the learning curve and due to the developers continual reference to it, [...]

16
Sep
HELP US PROTECT LAGAN VALLEY

🌿 HELP US PROTECT LAGAN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK 🌿 33 Months On – Your Support [...]

16
Sep
Quarterlands banner
Into battle with our banner!

Yet another deferral of the LCCC planning committee meeting at least allowed us the opportunity [...]

13
Sep
If

What do we propose for this land if development is stopped and we have an [...]

11
Sep