Tigers bid to create new classroom under stand

The development would be beneath the Breedon Stand at the stadium in Welford Road

A new classroom and press conference space could be created underneath a stand at Leicester Tigers' stadium.

A bid has been submitted to Leicester City Council planners to convert a warehouse unit under the Breedon Stand at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium.

If approved, the open plan space would be used for education for "learners with and without special educational needs and disabilities" as well as press and post-match interviews on match days.

Dedicated parking for the area would also be created off Aylestone Walk, if approved.

Comments can be made on the application until 18 June, with Leicester City Council then expected to rule on the bid by the end of the month.

A "flexible" space would be created if approved