News and Events

  1. 25 Apr 2023

    Leicester’s Gresham Works celebrates first anniversary

    Businesses can find out more about city centre commercial workplace at free open day on 26 April 2023 Gresham Works, the Leicester city centre hub for serviced offices, flexible coworking and meeting spaces, is celebrating its first anniversary in April 2023. As of early February 2023, Gresham Works is…
  2. 4 Apr 2023

    A vision for strategic growth across Leicestershire

    Leicestershire offers huge potential for employment and residential growth that will support our current and future businesses and residents. The Lutterworth East site has been identified as a key employment and housing area and will include green space, primary schools and create around 6,300 jobs. The scheme proposes 2,750 new…
  3. 4 Apr 2023

    A £25.9 billion economy and the largest in the East Midlands

    A £25.9 billion economy and the largest in the East Midlands If you’re looking to expand or relocate your business, Leicester & Leicestershire offers an attractive commercial location with a healthy pipeline of over 40 investable opportunities. A combination of outstanding road, rail, and air links, a talented workforce,…
  4. 4 Apr 2023

    Visit Leicester launches a new service to boost visitor numbers

    Tourism Organisation Visit Leicester launches a new service to boost overnight stays and visitor numbers in the city and county. Visit Leicester has confirmed a partnership with Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) and Simpleview which includes the likes of Booking.com and Expedia. The partnership will allow customers to book…
  5. 24 Mar 2023

    Leicester Space Park boosts economy by £89m

    An economic impact assessment of the space research and development campus has been carried out to mark the anniversary of its opening in March 2022. The calculation represents the impact of 607 jobs whose employment is supported by the pioneering space hub, that builds on the University of Leicester long-established…
  6. 20 Mar 2023

    Countdown begins for expansion of Dock innovation hub at Space City Leicester

    WORK is set to begin on an ambitious expansion of an innovative workspace development for high-tech industries at the heart of Space City Leicester. Leicester City Council will be working with Leicester firm Brackley Property Developments Ltd to expand its existing Dock and Dock 2 workspace hub with two new…
  7. 15 Mar 2023

    Leicester rated among best councils for leadership in active travel

    Active Travel England – the government’s executive agency tasked with making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyday trips – has today published its first annual active travel capability ratings for local authorities. Leicester is one of just five local authorities to achieve a 3 rating, putting it…
  8. 10 Mar 2023

    Invest in Leicester head to MIPIM

    Invest in Leicester are promoting a whole range of development opportunities at MIPIM 2023. There are 31 sites in the County, ranging from logistics accommodation at the freeport, mixed use development land and logistics sites in Lutterworth through to commercial development opportunities in Melton, Hinckley, Old Dalby and more. Meanwhile, Leicester…
  9. 7 Mar 2023

    New jobs are coming to Lutterworth

    New jobs are coming to Lutterworth after plans for two new takeaway restaurants were given the green light. Leicestershire County Council’s plan – approved by Harborough District Council’s Planning Committee – will unlock land at Leaders Farm and create more than 120 jobs, helping to boost the local economy. Located…