News and Events

  1. 14 Feb 2023

    Space City is set to launch – find out what this means for Leicester

    We are delighted to announce the official launch of Space City Leicester, the UK’s definitive cluster dedicated to space research, production, manufacture and development. Space City is also a fantastic location for non-space related knowledge economy businesses, those working towards decarbonisation, innovative start-ups and established businesses looking for grow on…
  2. 2 Feb 2023

    Local company commits to future in Hinckley

    Local company, Geosynthetics, which supplies product solutions to the civil engineering sector, is relocating to a new 60,000 sq ft Net Zero Ready unit on IM Properties’ Hinckley Park scheme. The move retains 50 jobs in the region, consolidating three sites into a single, sustainable unit to future proof Geosynthetics’ operations.
  3. 1 Feb 2023

    Building next to where King Richard III was discovered up for sale

    A building and car park in Leicester’s most famous and historical location where the remains of King Richard III were discovered in 2012, will go to auction on 15 February 2023. The Grey Friars building is famous as the site of one of the most remarkable archaeological detective stories…
  4. 9 Nov 2022

    Venquis brings more jobs to Leicester

    Global staffing solutions company Venquis brings more jobs to Leicester Despite the downturn in the economy Leicester is proving to be a thriving digital and business hub and is the best-positioned city for economic growth in the East Midlands. Venquis provides global staffing solutions for businesses going through digital…
  5. 3 Nov 2022

    Property of the Week – Griffen Park

    A prime development opportunity currently under construction will be available Q1 2023 To find out more contact: Oliver Whittaker oliver.whittaker@leicester.gov.uk +44 (0)116 454 3346…
  6. 1 Nov 2022

    Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2023 launches

    The fifth Leicestershire Innovation Festival will take place in the new year with a specific spotlight on small business. The Business Gateway Growth Hub is again leading preparations for the festival – themed on productivity – as 20 events are staged between 6 and 17 February. Productivity and innovation are central…
  7. 4 Oct 2022

    Leicester’s space sector – Levelling Up Fund to drive growth

    Home to the iconic National Space Centre and world-leading space research at three major universities, our area has a cluster of space technology companies and major new developments that place us at the heart of future opportunities in the space sector.  The Exchequer Secretary visited Leicester last week to hear…
  8. 28 Sep 2022

    The Centre for Logistics Education and Research to be based at Magna Park (CLEAR)

    Industry leaders from the logistics and supply chain sector are due to gather for the official launch of a dedicated new training and research facility developed through a partnership between industry and education and based at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ at GLP’s Magna Park development in Lutterworth. North…
  9. 12 Sep 2022

    UK Science Park Association conference and British Science Association Festival

    Leicester and Leicestershire’s growing credentials in the life sciences sector have been rewarded with two national science associations choosing to host their events in the city and county in September 2022. Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park in Loughborough will host the major UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) autumn…