The demolition of the former Council Offices in Coalville has begun, starting a major regeneration project to create Stenson Gardens – a new public space and residential development.
While the older building on the site, Stenson House, will remain in civic use for weddings and council meetings, the areas around it will be redesigned to include housing and public space.
The project is part of North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) regeneration framework for Coalville, which aims to revitalise the town centre through improvements to public spaces, an expanded leisure offering, improved connectivity, and regenerated buildings.
The plans show a transformation of the area into a green space with features including a fountain, terraced seating, woodland play trail, and climate-resilient planting.
Members of the public have been invited to view and provide feedback on the initial plans for Stenson Gardens at a public drop-in event on Wednesday 8 October, from 3.30pm to 8pm at Stenson House. The plans are also available online.
The 12-week phased demolition of the former Council Offices building will be carried out by specialist contractors Cawarden, starting with internal work before moving to controlled external dismantling and site clearance.
Councillor Richard Blunt, leader of NWLDC, said: “As with everything we do in Coalville, we’re looking for quality development that will be another step on the regeneration journey. The redevelopment in this part of Coalville has long been on our agenda, so it’s exciting to finally be able to share the plans with local people and get feedback.
“The move out of the Council Offices has been a success for us – our staff now work from a smaller, more efficient, building – and has unlocked this site for much needed residential. I’d encourage people to come along to the drop-in session in October or look at the plans online, give us your feedback and help us shape the future for Coalville.”
