Revitalizing Leicester: New Life for Old Palais De Danse

0:00Lester City Council just greenlit a big change for the old Palais des Donses spot on Humberstone Gate. They're turning that empty lot into an extension for the nearby B-Supermarket, plus three shops, a cafe, and a restaurant. Back in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, this place was a hot spot for dancing and later nightclubs. But it's sad vacant and run down for years now. A past plan from 2018 to knock down part of it and build six story flats got approved, but nothing happened. Folks say the site's facade is crumbling, with broken signs everywhere, making the whole area look rough. The new proposal from applicant H. Farage promises more daytime buzz, a fresh look that fits future needs and real help for city center revival. It should draw more people who live, work, or visit around there. This move lines up perfectly with efforts to breathe new life into neglected spots like this one. From your city, powered by AI, this is Lester News today. I'm Corey with the story.