News and Events

  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. 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,…
  4. 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,…
  5. 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…
  6. 1 Mar 2023

    East Midlands Freeport formally opens for business

    The freeport management team has also revealed that SPace Park Leicester will be included as the freeports first cutomer site. Great news for Space Park and Leicester! The East Midlands Freeport is England’s only inland freeport and is based around East Midlands Airport and will take in 533 hectares…
  7. 27 Feb 2023

    Two Leicestershire locations recognised in the fDi Intelligence rankings

    Two Leicestershire locations have been recognised in the fDI Intelligence’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023. The European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023 ranking benchmarked against each other the most promising investment destinations across Europe. It assessed as many as 370 European cities divided by…
  8. 22 Feb 2023

    New images show how Leicester railway station will look after radical overhaul

    NEW images showing how Leicester’s railway station will look following a proposed multi-million-pound transformation have been shared by the city council. Leicester City Council is planning to restore the historic station building back to its Victorian glory, relocating its main entrance so that it opens onto Station…
  9. 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…