Oadby and Wigston Borough Council plans to sell the site for residential development
It added it planned to redevelop the adjacent bowling green and pavilion stand as a new community facility.The borough's local plan already allocates most of the land, which includes the former pool and car parking at the front, as residential development.
The council said the land - and the nearby tennis court - was now on the market and that all types of development offers were welcome, subject to them gaining consent.The bowling green and pavilion stand are not included in the sale and the council hopes to improve them using the money raised from the sale of the neighbouring land.
It said it planned to consult with residents about what the new community facility would look like but, in the meantime, they would remain available for use by the bowls club and community groups."The money raised is ringfenced for community benefit - all of the proceeds will go towards creating a far superior community facility for the town as well as possible improvements to Ellis Park.
"We're looking forward to talking to local residents, community groups and other key stakeholders to ensure the way the money is spent maximises the community offer in the town."
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