News and Events

  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 26 Aug 2022

    Digital Upscaler – East Midlands Chamber

    Are you a high growth business looking to invest in new technologies to propel your business? If your business is facing barriers to growth due to a lack of understanding of new technologies then the Digital Upscaler project is perfect for you. The Digital Upscaler is part-funded by the European…
  8. 26 Aug 2022

    Leicestershire logistics warehouse acquired for £35m

    Great to see this kind of investment happening right here in Leicestershire. With immediate access to over 22 million customers, it’s easy to see why we are a leading investment location for warehouse and industrial real estate. Urban Logistics, the last mile logistics focused REIT, has acquired a Leicestershire logistics…
  9. 23 Aug 2022

    The Property Industry Recognise Investment in Leicester and Leicestershire

    Three Leicester and Leicestershire projects have been shortlisted for awards at the annual East Midlands Property Dinner. The shortlist includes Space Park Leicester, nominated for a trio of property awards, Branazon Farm, nominated for regeneration project of the year and Abbey Meadows for the residential regeneration project of the year. …