The Leys (off A6 Loughborough Road)

The Leys is a small, primarily grassed, area lying between the Baptist Chapel and the A6. It incorporates 3 mature whatsits around its boundary. A footpath runs along one side. Once used as a children’s play area (with equipment) it is no longer considered suitable for this purpose as it is not sufficiently overlooked by neighbouring property and has, in the past, attracted anti-social behaviour (including drug taking)

Improvement Work

Any improvement planting must leave open spaces and not create 'hidden' areas that may attract anti-social behaviour. It is suggested therefore that a small tree planting scheme, including smaller tree varieties such as prunus avium or malus sylvestris (flowing cherry, crabapple) would break up the large expanse of grass and provide attractive colours and variety in spring.