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Playing Field to Homes Sparks Outcry | Leicester News
Leicester City Council has approved 60 new homes on a former playing field near Beaumont Leys School, sparking outrage among locals who felt misled—promised sports facilities, not housing. Developers Barratt David Wilson Homes argue the land’s minimal green value justifies the shift, pledging to preserve some green space and fund local NHS and sports upgrades. Construction begins in 2029, limited to weekdays and Saturdays, as the debate over housing vs. open space rages on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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