Demolition of disused block of flats set to begin.

The demolition of a dilapidated complex of flats in Beaumont Leys will commence on Monday.

Leicester City Council said contractors had been hired to demolish The Leys building on Upper Temple Walk, with the project likely to take five months to complete.

Because of its proximity to surrounding structures, the Labour-run authority stated that the seven-story structure will be removed floor by floor.

The council stated that it planned to develop the plot, as well as land at John Calvert Court, to build 52 new council homes and a toddler playground.

The city council stated that it purchased The Leys after it had been vacant for several years and earlier attempts to persuade a developer to repurpose the existing building into homes had failed.

Deputy city mayor Elly Cutkelvin stated, “The demolition of The Leys building will be the next phase in our ongoing ambitious ambitions to develop more than 1,500 new affordable houses throughout the city.

“Leicester continues to experience a housing problem. It is critical that we do all possible to meet the city’s expanding need for high-quality, affordable housing.

“Our plans for The Leys site would see 52 new, high-quality council homes that will help meet the needs of local people and provide a boost to the area.”

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