Former Council offices set for £6.25m industrial makeover
Plans have been approved for the redevelopment of the former Leicester City Council offices on Blackbird Road into low-carbon industrial units.
The £6.25m project will be carried forward by local developer Brackley Property Developments, with the construction of four buildings comprising 21 units aimed at start-ups and growing businesses.
The site, previously occupied by the Ian Marlow Centre, will be repurposed to accommodate a light industrial workspace spanning over 30,000 sq ft.
In line with sustainability objectives, the new buildings will feature six electric vehicle charging points, secure bicycle storage, roof-mounted solar panels, “super insulation,” and low-energy smart lighting.
Deputy city mayor councillor Adam Clarke, said: “These new industrial units will breathe new life into a vacant council site and help meet the urgent demand for commercial and industrial workspaces for start-up and growing businesses within Leicester city.
“Along with supporting local employers and the creation of new jobs, this development also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting the local economy through investment in cleaner, greener low-carbon infrastructure which will support the future prosperity of our growing city.”
Scheduled to commence this month, the development is expected to take around eight months to complete.
