Braunstone Club Demolition: Community Weighs In

0:00It's April 4th. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. Plans are in motion to tear down the bronze stone and district working men's club in Lestershire, right off Narborough Road South. The site's looking rough, with bordered up windows falling off and just a back lot used for parking. West London Properties submitted the demolition application to Blavy District Council, aiming to clear the whole plot. The building's been sitting empty, turning into an eyesore on that big chunk of land. Folks nearby are eyeing what comes next, especially since a nearby spot for an all-the-supermarket got shot down recently. Local residents have strong takes on it. 83-year-old Jean-Masson, living just around the corner, wants a park instead of more houses, saying the area's got enough shops already. 76-year-old Ron Deegan sees value in expanding the car park to serve shoppers heading to Fossie Park. Raymond Hume figures housing wouldn't hurt. The demolition kicks off May 1st and wraps up by July 1st, with strict safety steps

1:00like fencing first, daily inspections, and no hazards left overnight. Public inputs open to April 18th and Council decides by April 22nd. Whatever replaces it, this spots prime for change, balancing community needs with practical development in a busy area.