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Radio Leicester,3 mins
Councillors suggest selling off historic hall
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A historic hall should be sold off by Leicestershire County Council to save money, councillors have said. The authority is currently deciding the future of Beaumanor Hall, once a World War II listening station and Grade II listed mansion near Woodhouse which it now runs as a wedding and events venue. The building, also used for school trips, made a loss of £459,000 in 2024/25 and is expected to lose £561,000 by the end of this financial year. Local historian Jim Butler told Âé¶¹Éç Leicester's Ady Dayman more about its history. A council spokesperson said: "We want to thank everyone who has taken the time to give us their views, and we're currently engaging with schools about our educational offer until 17 November.
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