East Leake residents are divided over the new homes and school for the village, with many fearing the area could lose its rural charm. Some residents feel the large new housing development has changed the area, with hundreds of new homes straining amenities.
However, many other residents argue the housing estate has brought a new life to the area and put East Leake back on the map with new facilities coming with it. This includes the sports pavilion and plans for a new 315 place primary school and 26 place nursery.
Jess Rose, 31, said: "I think we could do with more shops, but then it would feel more like a town than a village, although it does seem more like a town at the moment."
