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Leicester’s Green Space Under Threat | Leicester News
Leicester’s City Heights development just got the green light for 60 new homes on former playing fields — sparking outrage from locals who say they were promised green space for generations. While the council claims the land barely contributed to the city’s green network, residents feel misled. Twenty percent of the new homes will be affordable, and developers will fund local NHS services and sports upgrades. Construction must start by July 2029, limited to weekdays and Saturdays — a move that’s reigniting debates over land use, community promises, and the cost of urban growth. Listen in…
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