The applicant says the proposed demolition would provide a site ready for future redevelopment.
The fire service says it received a call on Monday about a flat fire in Baxter Gate.
Land worth £450,00 has been bought to create a mosaic of habitats next to Charley Woods.
Sites in Loughborough, Rothley, Anstey, Mountsorrel and Syston will be sold and residents moved out.
A new sculpture has been unveiled at Beacon Hill Country Park near Loughborough.
Residents are being warned to only leave their bins out on collection days.
Queen's Park play area will also include a new zip line and a four-bay swing.
Works to improve safety at Charley Crossroads in Leicestershire were completed last week.
The victim was attacked in the early hours and pushed and punched to the ground by Macauley Worden.
