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New wildlife park near River Soar to improve flood defences

By Leicester Mercury  |  Posted: September 13, 2016

   

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Peter Soulsby at Ellis Meadows opening

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A new wildlife park has been created on the banks of Leicester's River Soar as part of a major scheme to improve flood defences.

Final touches are now being made to Ellis Meadows, a 20-acre park and nature reserve that has been created within the grounds of the former John Ellis School, in Belgrave.

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The project has been carried out by the Environment Agency, in partnership with Leicester City Council, as part of a wider scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to over 2,000 homes in the city.

The area has been landscaped to provide a large grassed area for informal sports and ball games.

More than 600 new trees have been planted to create a new woodland and green boundary to the park, and an attractive wildflower meadow will also help attract and support pollinating insects, batsand insect-eating birds such as swifts and swallows.

City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: "The River Soar is a wonderful riverside habitat, and by working with the Environment Agency we're making the most of this natural asset as part of a major programme of work to tackle flood risks facing the city.

"Ellis Meadows is a great example of what we are trying to achieve. The new woodland, wildflower meadow and wetland habitat will help attract wildlife into the city, and the excellent new cycle track, seating area and green space will hopefully encourage more people to take time out to enjoy some of the beautiful riverside that Leicester boasts.

"Perhaps most importantly, the work that the Environment Agency has carried out will provide an important flood defence for hundreds of homes in the nearby community."

At the heart of Ellis Meadows is a new pond area and wetland habitat, bridged by boardwalks to encourage people to explore the aquatic wildlife for themselves.

A picnic area has been created between the new wetland area and the river banks.

A new path and cycle track has been constructed along the raised, western boundary of the park, which is lit by rows of solar powered floor-mounted lights.

New signs have been installed, including information boards that explain the park's importance as a natural environment and tell the story of John Ellis, a local landowner who was instrumental in the development of Leicester through farming and engineering in the 18th century.

As part of the landscaping, areas of ground have been lowered to create more open space capable of holding floodwater and keep it away from nearby properties.

Paul Lockhart, Area Flood Risk Manager for the Environment Agency, said: "This innovative scheme is a great example of how through partnership working, flood risk can be reduced in an urban area to protect homes and businesses, whilst achieving benefits for the environment and local community."

Leicester City Council nature conservation officer Helen O'Brien said: "Ellis Meadows is a new haven for wildlife. The wetland area is already attracting grey heron and little egrets, which we just wouldn't have seen here before."

The Environment Agency was awarded up to £33milllion of Government funding for a six-year programme of flood risk management at key locations across the city.

Along with the creation of Ellis Meadows, the Environment Agency is also close to completing improvements to the Co-op sports pitches on land between Birstall Road and the river, north of Watermead Way.

A wildlife area and new footpaths is also being created between Bath Street and the River Soar, along with improvements to the cycle path next to the Melton Brook.

The Ellis Meadows project was supported by £164,000 of Local Growth Fund cash, following a successful bid by the Leicester and Leicestershire Economic Partnership for up to £1.5million to support The River Soar Grand Union Canal Access Project.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/new-wildlife-park-near-river-soar-to-improve-flood-defences/story-29711210-detail/story.html#rmadx9H1IPcabLkd.99

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1 hour ago, Finnaldo said:

Well that lasted lollollol 

 

http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/old-lamp-lighters-building-switches-from-restaurant-back-to-a-pub-again-after-cash-problems/story-29836086-detail/story.html

It was a bad idea in hindsight, we already seem to have more than enough American/burger joints in the City.

 

Delighted to have the Lamplighters back though even if it's not in name, some cracking nights in there.

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It was a bad idea in hindsight, we already seem to have more than enough American/burger joints in the City.

 

Delighted to have the Lamplighters back though even if it's not in name, some cracking nights in there.

The thing with American 'joints' is that it seems the majority in England are your watered down Burger and Hot Dog jobbie. When you watch Man Vs Food, and they have the massive fook-off classic brick oven, throw a well-seasoned slab of meat in there, then pull it, shove it in those butter 'biscuits' and dump the bastard in gravy, that's an American place I'd patron, if I wanted  a run of the mill burger I'd go Meatcure or a decent pub.

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The design for a new £18m heritage railway museum has been chosen following a public consultation.

If approved, the attraction will house locomotives from the National Railway Museum (NRM) and the Great Central Railway (GCR).

The winning design, by Wilkinson Eyre, will allow visitors arriving by train to GCR's Leicester North Station to see directly into the museum.

The heritage line spans both Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-37787590?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_east_midlands_today&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=english_regions

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.....and yet more

 

Seven-storey block of student flats planned for land near Leicester's railway station

By danjmartin  |  Posted: December 13, 2016

   

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Conduit Street, Leicester

 

Developers have lodged plans to build 159 student flats near Leicester's railway station.

Student Urban Living Leicester Ltd has earmarked land off Conduit Street in the city centre for a seven storey block of studio properties.

 

Planning officers at Leicester City Council are considering the proposals and councillors are likely to decide whether to approve the scheme in the new year.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/seven-storey-block-of-student-flats-planned-for-land-near-leicester-s-railway-station/story-29980022-detail/story.html#iovV5ZOAW0dCu3ep.99

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.....and yet more

 

Seven-storey block of student flats planned for land near Leicester's railway station

By danjmartin  |  Posted: December 13, 2016

   

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Conduit Street, Leicester

 

Developers have lodged plans to build 159 student flats near Leicester's railway station.

Student Urban Living Leicester Ltd has earmarked land off Conduit Street in the city centre for a seven storey block of studio properties.

 

Planning officers at Leicester City Council are considering the proposals and councillors are likely to decide whether to approve the scheme in the new year.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/seven-storey-block-of-student-flats-planned-for-land-near-leicester-s-railway-station/story-29980022-detail/story.html#iovV5ZOAW0dCu3ep.99

 

 

Perfect for a commuter who works in Leicester and doesn't mind the sound of trains and the opening of Tennants Super.

 

Poor location for students

 

A con as no parking needed for student parking and spec is different. Unless it is proved that 159 students are homeless they should not build. Due to the housing shortage these and other similar properties regulation will change in time will be available generally regardless of parking.

 

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Debenhams will open new store at Castle Acres shopping park next to Fosse Park

By TomPegden  |  Posted: December 20, 2016

   

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Castle Acres will be on the site of the existing Everards Brewery

 

Debenhams has signed terms on a new store at the planned Castle Acres shopping park, next to Fosse Park.

The high street department store said it hopes the new shop will be open to business by late 2018.

It will join a number of big brands, including TK Maxx and a new three-storey Next, which will open on the new £150 million development on the site of the existing 12.5 acre Everards brewery.

Robert Hadfield, director of group property at Debenhams, said: "We are really keen to be part of the Castle Acres success story.

"All being well, we hope to be open and trading by Christmas 2018. 

"This is a great opportunity for us to offer Debenhams' fantastic range of own brand, international brands and concessions to even more people in the local area."

Hannah Milne, director of the Crown Estate's regional portfolio – a co-owner of Fosse Park – said: "Debenhams will be an excellent quality anchor for the expansion scheme and a great addition to the range of stores on offer to our shoppers at Fosse Park."

 

The high street department store said it hopes the new shop will be open at Castle Acres by late 2018

 

Fosse Park, Everards and Enderby-headquartered Next gained planning permission for the new shopping park last month.

It will have 288,000 sq ft of floor space for a range of shops, restaurants and cafes.

Occupiers already confirmed include a 90,000 sq ft Next store and a 34,000 sq ft space for TK Maxx.

Planning approval came at the end of 18-month month's of complex negotiations between the developers, planners and concerned parties such as Leicester City Council.

Castle Acres could create up to 1,000 full-time jobs.

The expansion will see Everards relocate to a new development, to be called Everards Meadows, on the other side of Soar Valley Way, next to the county police headquarters. Planning permission has already been given for those plans.

The brewer will use another brewery to make its beers, while its new premises and offices are built.

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Debenhams will join a number of big brands, including TK Maxx and a new three-storey Next

 

As part of the planning conditions Next and Debenhams have both had to agree to keep their existing stores in Highcross open for at least five years.

The developers have also had to agree to make a £2.5 million contribution to Leicester City Council for city centre improvements, including £900,000 for Church Gate and £1.6 million for Belgrave Gate and the Haymarket shopping centre and give £1 million to County Hall to promote buses, cycling and walking and to manage nearby parking.

A further £1.5 million contribution has to be made to County Hall for highways improvements, and another £180,000 to support city jobs.

A statement from the developers said the new park will generate over £29 million for the local economy annually, and business rates revenue of around £7.9 million a year, with £2.3 million would be retained locally. 

The Everards Meadows development will employ more than 300 people when complete, and include a new brewery as well as offices, tasting rooms, a pub, restaurant, new retail shop and cycling centre. 

Detailed plans for the scheme were submitted to Blaby District Council in November 2015 and planning permission was granted in April this year.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/debenhams-signs-terms-on-new-store-at-extension-to-fosse-park/story-29996770-detail/story.html#Ml4uO32gyob74FEi.99

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Molly O'Grady's pub in Leicester could become a boutique hotel

By Lauren_Mills  |  Posted: January 04, 2017

   

 

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The former Molly O Gradys could become a hotel

 

An historic pub in Leicester city centre is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant.

Everards Brewery has been granted planning permission to transform the former Molly O'Grady's pub in Hotel Street into a 13-bedroom boutique hotel called The Knight & Garter.

The move will create 40 jobs.

The new business will be run the Beautiful Pubs Company which owns the Rutland & Derby alehouse in Leicester city centre and The Forge Inn in Glenfield.
 


Beautiful Pubs is led by Sam Hagger, a self-described food, service and pub enthusiast who was born and raised in Leicester.

He said the redevelopment of Molly O'Grady's represents Beautiful Pubs' continued investment in Leicester.

Sam said: "In the past eight years we've invested £750,000 in our existing businesses here and this will take our total investment in the city to £1 million.

 

"We've also created 58 jobs in the city since we started the business in 2008."

Stephen Gould, managing director of Everards, said: "Our plans to invest in what will become the Knight & Garter reflect the significant developments that have occurred in the city centre over the last few years, giving Everards and the Beautiful Pub Collective the confidence to invest and continue to contribute to the local economy.

"The aim is to develop a hospitality offer that complements the city centre and delivers customers a whole host of facilities for many occasions."

Everards will revamp the pub as part of the current work to develop a new £1.6 million square in the space behind it left vacant by the demolition of the old Leicester indoor market hall.

Leicester City Council is to build a terrace on the back of the pub overlooking the new square which it will rent to Everards.

It should be complete by the end of November.

The new-look Knight & Garter will be designed by Raw Design, a Gloucestershire based design firm.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/boutique-hotel-planned-for-molly-o-grady-s-pub/story-30030934-detail/story.html#EfpHQvTczOQsgqLd.99

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I have been heavily critical of Leicester, over many years.

It just got worse and worse, no counciller, or city authority seemed interested, or took pride in showing our small city. Ashamed is/was my feeling of my home town.

I couldnt come back for foxes great title win nor the celebrations..shame.

I was back in Leicester in November, walked around the town, it seems to have cleaned its act up a bit.Humberstonegate has stayed a dump, uninspiring 3-500meters.

The city square mile although too much traffic, seems more pleasant, and small positive changes seem to be happening.

 

One big negative, the great Leicester Market has been left to die.Its a catastrophy, from the best in Europe, with everything, now just a nothing waste of space.!!!

The old-new fish and meat market..gone !!   20-25 coldslab merchants disappeared.

Fish choice gone, top meat cuts gone, the traditional oldtime fair gone.Pork pies of various types gone.Old delicacies gone, best county cheeses gone.... Knowledge gone.

Replaced by plastic country fare...and no choice. People still seem friendly but no longer a family market. With the death of the market, for me the comercial / merchant / English and foreign traditional need of Leicester center as crumbled...A tear or more fell that evening.

 

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Molly O'Grady's pub in Leicester could become a boutique hotel

By Lauren_Mills  |  Posted: January 04, 2017

   

 

image: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276308/Article/images/30030934/15778119-large.jpg

The former Molly O Gradys could become a hotel

 

An historic pub in Leicester city centre is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant.

Everards Brewery has been granted planning permission to transform the former Molly O'Grady's pub in Hotel Street into a 13-bedroom boutique hotel called The Knight & Garter.

The move will create 40 jobs.

The new business will be run the Beautiful Pubs Company which owns the Rutland & Derby alehouse in Leicester city centre and The Forge Inn in Glenfield.
 


Beautiful Pubs is led by Sam Hagger, a self-described food, service and pub enthusiast who was born and raised in Leicester.

He said the redevelopment of Molly O'Grady's represents Beautiful Pubs' continued investment in Leicester.

Sam said: "In the past eight years we've invested £750,000 in our existing businesses here and this will take our total investment in the city to £1 million.

 

"We've also created 58 jobs in the city since we started the business in 2008."

Stephen Gould, managing director of Everards, said: "Our plans to invest in what will become the Knight & Garter reflect the significant developments that have occurred in the city centre over the last few years, giving Everards and the Beautiful Pub Collective the confidence to invest and continue to contribute to the local economy.

"The aim is to develop a hospitality offer that complements the city centre and delivers customers a whole host of facilities for many occasions."

Everards will revamp the pub as part of the current work to develop a new £1.6 million square in the space behind it left vacant by the demolition of the old Leicester indoor market hall.

Leicester City Council is to build a terrace on the back of the pub overlooking the new square which it will rent to Everards.

It should be complete by the end of November.

The new-look Knight & Garter will be designed by Raw Design, a Gloucestershire based design firm.


Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/boutique-hotel-planned-for-molly-o-grady-s-pub/story-30030934-detail/story.html#EfpHQvTczOQsgqLd.99

I was sceptical at first but they're good pubs, should do well

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