News and Events

  1. 26 Sep 2023

    Cosmic Coffee: Unite for World Space Week (Oct 4 – 10)

    Members of the space community are invited to come together to mark World Space Week (Oct 4-10) and share ideas, receive updates and get to know others working in the sector at a Cosmic Coffee Space City Special event taking place in Leicester next month. The European Space Agency Business…
  2. 22 Sep 2023

    East Midlands Freeport: The UK’s Only Inland Freeport

    The East Midlands Freeport (EMF) is a new economic zone in the heart of the UK’s advanced manufacturing and logistics economy. It is in an unparalleled location and can connect businesses with 91% of the UK population within a 4-hour drive. It is home to a rich manufacturing heritage, representing…
  3. 12 Sep 2023

    Leicester and Leicestershire visitor economy shows strong recovery

    The visitor economy in Leicester & Leicestershire is up up by 27.1% since 2021 and worth over £2.07 billion.  Latest figures show over 30.5 million people visited Leicester and Leicestershire in 2022. This is an increase of 2.38 million on the previous year and up 18.64 million since the…
  4. 6 Sep 2023

    Leicester’s Pilot House to be transformed into creative hub with £13m investment

    A cluster of heritage buildings in Leicester city centre is being transformed into a contemporary home for creative businesses. The five separate but interconnected buildings will be converted into high-quality workspaces for start-up and growing businesses. The buildings will offer 60,000 square feet of space, which is expected to support…
  5. 23 Aug 2023

    Brackley Property Developments reveals plans for new light industrial scheme in Leicester

    Brackley Property Developments (BPD) has been awarded a contract by Leicester City Council to transform a vacant property in the city into job-creating light industrial units. The developer has entered into an agreement with the council to redevelop the Ian Marlow Centre, a former council depot site on Blackbird Road.
  6. 28 Jul 2023

    CEO of The Gresham Aparthotel shortlisted for two national property awards

    Snizhana Yesaulenko, CEO of The Gresham Aparthotel, is in the running for Woman of the Year (Commercial) and Leader of the Year (Commercial) at Property Week’s inaugural Inspiring Women in Property Awards. The awards honour the people, teams and firms empowering women in the property workplace and recognise the…
  7. 18 Jul 2023

    From strength to strength : DSV’s unparalleled success at Mercia Park

    DSV Logistics is a global transport and logistics company with a rich history that spans more than 40 years. Founded in Denmark in 1976, DSV has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services including air, sea, and road freight,…
  8. 12 Jul 2023

    A sneak peak at Leicester’s New Creative Hub

    Invest in Leicester has partnered with LCB Depot, Leicester’s creative industries business hub to showcase the new Pilot House workspace venture on King Street, Leicester.  Pilot House is scheduled to open in Spring 2025 and will provide 35,000 sq ft of workspace with onsite cafe, exhibition spaces, meeting rooms…
  9. 21 Jun 2023

    Leicester-based technology innovator establishes Head Office in the city

    Cyferd’s game-changing software can generate applications in seconds with just a few keywords, providing businesses across all sectors with a comprehensive suite of advanced tools that can help them improve their operations and stay ahead of the competition on a global scale. The decision to set up in Leicester reflects…