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7 days ago
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Date set for council office demolition
A provisional date has been set for the demolition of a former council office block in Coalville. North West Leicestershire District Council vacated the ageing buildings in Whitwick Road in 2023 after ruling them to be no longer "fit for purpose". The intention to demolish the offices was later confirmed, with the site initially eyed up as a potential location for a cinema. This was later changed, with the authority confirming housing would replace the 1970s buildings on the land. An application has now been submitted by the council to see if it will need to seek formal planning permission for the demolition work, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The documents say the authority is hoping to begin tearing down the building on 11 August, with work expected to be completed about a month later. "The former council office buildings have been vacant for approximately two years and are becoming increasingly derelict," the document say. "[The] costs of maintaining the derelict buildings are a drain on public funding." Demolition work will not include the historic Stenson House registry office building, which fronts onto the ageing offices. That site has recently been refurbished, and will be the centrepiece of a planned new public square. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North West Leicestershire District Council Local Democracy Reporting Service Council offices in town set for demolition 'Dilapidated' town centre building to be revamped
BBC News
7 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Date set for district council office demolition in Coalville
A provisional date has been set for the demolition of a former council office block in West Leicestershire District Council vacated the ageing buildings in Whitwick Road in 2023 after ruling them to be no longer "fit for purpose".The intention to demolish the offices was later confirmed, with the site initially eyed up as a potential location for a was later changed, with the authority confirming housing would replace the 1970s buildings on the land. An application has now been submitted by the council to see if it will need to seek formal planning permission for the demolition work, the Local Democracy Reporting Service documents say the authority is hoping to begin tearing down the building on 11 August, with work expected to be completed about a month later."The former council office buildings have been vacant for approximately two years and are becoming increasingly derelict," the document say. "[The] costs of maintaining the derelict buildings are a drain on public funding."Demolition work will not include the historic Stenson House registry office building, which fronts onto the ageing offices. That site has recently been refurbished, and will be the centrepiece of a planned new public square.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
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Council shelves parking charge rises after review
Plans to increase parking charges in and around Coalville and Ashby have been shelved. North West Leicestershire District Council had been looking at increasing fees at the car parks it runs. However the authority has confirmed it will freeze rates based on feedback from 4,500 residents and businesses received during a consultation held earlier this month. "We recognise that it's a tough time for our town centres," said deputy council leader Michael Wyatt. The authority said it had launched a review of charges to try to cut the amount it spends subsidising parking because its income from car parks is outstripped by the cost of running them. Wyatt said: "Throughout the course of the car parking review, we've reflected on what people have told us. "We have also done a lot of engagement with partners and businesses in the district, who are understandably concerned about the current economic climate and ongoing pressures on the high street. "While we do need to balance the running costs of our car parks, we also understand that they must be priced competitively to encourage people to continue to visit and work in our town centres. "Therefore, we've decided that our car parking fees and charges will remain as they are for the foreseeable future." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North West Leicestershire District Council
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Council shelves parking charge rises after review
Plans to increase parking charges in and around Coalville and Ashby have been shelved. North West Leicestershire District Council had been looking at increasing fees at the car parks it runs. However the authority has confirmed it will freeze rates based on feedback from 4,500 residents and businesses received during a consultation held earlier this month. "We recognise that it's a tough time for our town centres," said deputy council leader Michael Wyatt. The authority said it had launched a review of charges to try to cut the amount it spends subsidising parking because its income from car parks is outstripped by the cost of running them. Wyatt said: "Throughout the course of the car parking review, we've reflected on what people have told us. "We have also done a lot of engagement with partners and businesses in the district, who are understandably concerned about the current economic climate and ongoing pressures on the high street. "While we do need to balance the running costs of our car parks, we also understand that they must be priced competitively to encourage people to continue to visit and work in our town centres. "Therefore, we've decided that our car parking fees and charges will remain as they are for the foreseeable future." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North West Leicestershire District Council
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Council shelves proposed parking charge rises around Coalville
Plans to increase parking charges in and around Coalville and Ashby have been West Leicestershire District Council had been looking at increasing fees at the car parks it the authority has confirmed it will freeze rates based on feedback from 4,500 residents and businesses received during a consultation held earlier this month."We recognise that it's a tough time for our town centres," said deputy council leader Michael Wyatt. The authority said it had launched a review of charges to try to cut the amount it spends subsidising parking because its income from car parks is outstripped by the cost of running them. Wyatt said: "Throughout the course of the car parking review, we've reflected on what people have told us. "We have also done a lot of engagement with partners and businesses in the district, who are understandably concerned about the current economic climate and ongoing pressures on the high street."While we do need to balance the running costs of our car parks, we also understand that they must be priced competitively to encourage people to continue to visit and work in our town centres."Therefore, we've decided that our car parking fees and charges will remain as they are for the foreseeable future."
