Historic Hosiery Factories Become Apartments

0:00It's April 27. From your city to your ears, this is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Hinkley and Bosworth Burrill Council just approved plans to convert two old Hozhery factories into apartments. The Gia Hozhery and Puffer Hozher, works off Upper Bond Street, will become 21 One Bedroom Flats and 42 Bedroom Flats. Earlier this week on Thursday, planners gave the green light, calling the spot highly sustainable and a smart way to protect the building's historic character. These factories have been sitting vacant for years in rough shape, vandalized, with collapsed floors, and even a tree pushing through the roof. The Gia dates back to the late 19th century, while the Puffer came later in the early 20th. No car parking in the plans, but they'll add 25 covered cycle spaces and five for motorcycles. The developer, Fortress 8 Limited, will also chip in 16,472 pounds toward local health services.

1:01This move tackles urgent decay head-on, turning eye sores into fresh homes while honoring Hinkley's knitting past.