Leicester developer defends scheme for student flats
A developer who wants to build flats for more than 200 students has defended his plans. Julian Levy, director of Launch Padz, wants to build three blocks of flats in Brookland Road, off Welford Road, to house 215 University of Leicester students.
The Mercury reported on Wednesday that police had objected to the plans, on the grounds that residents of the flats would be vulnerable to crime.
But Mr Levy has now said he will put measures in place to address any problems with crime, disorder and littering …