Preserving History: Care Facility Plan for Grand Hotel

0:00Developers want to transform part of the old Grand Hotel in Wigston into a three-bedroom care facility. The building, a heritage site from the late 19th century, was constructed by Orson Wright, the guy known as the Builder of South Wigston. East state filed the plans with Odby and Wigston Burrill Council, including a single-story rear extension. The hotel has seen proposals before. Back in 2012, most of it got approval for nine residential units, leaving this central standalone section untouched. A 2013 bid for industrial use got shot down. Locals cherish the site history. Orson Wright shaped South Wigston with hotels, factories, and more, rising from nothing after leaving school at eight. A mural nearby honors him, highlighting how his vision built the town. The new setup would hire two full-time and two part-time staff, keeping the shared access in five car parking as is. It's in the South Wigston Conservation Area, but not listed, with tweaks to doors and

1:03new double glazed windows planned. Plans are up for public input until Thursday, April 30th, with a council decision by Tuesday, May 19th. This could blend care needs with preserving a key piece of local legacy. Local news, powered by AI. This is Lester News Today.