Mural designed 'to bring a smile' to Leicester approved
Documents added: "The design aims to bring the streetscape to life and showcases a dancing Leicester tiger as a symbol of civic and cultural pride to create a joyful, happy and colourful design that brings a smile and laugh to people passing.Plans said the proposed mural would be painted and finished with a waterproof coating to ensure it lasts a minimum of 10 years.
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