Since its inception in 1993, LEGLAG has been involved in a variety of activities relating to the three areas under threat of large-scale development in South Cheltenham.  Our work covers a number of aspects:

1. ‣Planning
   

2. ‣Traffic
   

3. ‣Footpaths and Walks
   

4. ‣Nature and Wildlife
   

5. ‣Local History
   

6. ‣Publicity and Administration
   

Planning is our first objective was to influence the planning process through a non-party political group which represented the views of a large number of local people. LEGLAG is not a party political organisation however we reserve the right to be critical of any political groups who propose unsustainable development of the Leckhampton Fields against the strong recommendations of five inspectors from 1993 and make public our evidence.  Committee members endeavour to study local planning decisions and to make representations to present the views of its members. Feedback from members is important so please use the contacts on this website to let your views be known.

Traffic has always been a contentious issue. New industrial buildings, a new supermarket and, most importantly, a new motorway link have all contributed to an increase of traffic in the area, which has restricted access to Cheltenham via Bath Road, and narrow village roads and lanes. We wish to preserve the identity of these routes and any further building projects will necessitate a vast change in the local infrastructure which would alter the locality beyond all recognition. After a long campaign, we have succeeded in getting a ban imposed on lorries over 7.5 tons using Church Road as a route to the motorway. It remains to be seen whether the ban will be enforced.

Footpaths and walks are a valuable recreational resource. This was recognised by the Inspector at a planning enquiry, and we seek to preserve them. To support their recreational use, LEGLAG has produced a book of 'Walks in and around Leckhampton'. It contains six walks with a wealth of information about interesting local features.

Nature and wildlife thrive in our countryside, and their diversity is of great interest to local people. We keep records of sightings and publish them from time to time in our newsletter. Everyone who is interested can join in this activity by makings reports to our Wildlife committee member.

Many of our members are also members of the Leckhampton Local History Society. Physical links with the past are a valuable part of our heritage and we seek to preserve them. The Society holds regular meetings with interesting speakers, has its own newsletter - 'Smoke Signal' - and publishes books on Leckhampton.

Publicity and administration enable us to keep in touch with our members, to expand our membership. As well as this website, we have a newsletter and presence on Facebook and Twitter. We welcome contributions from our members.

If you are able to help with any aspect of our work, please contact a committee member.