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Proposed changes to Leicestershire County Council’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan

1 February 2019

Leicestershire County Council has opened a consultation on proposed changes to its Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

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East Midlands firms start to see benefits from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund

31 January 2019

The £25 million invested, which includes £10 million of private sector funds alongside finance from the MEIF, has supported over 100 businesses, ranging from early stage technology start-ups to established manufacturing firms.

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British Business Bank and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund

30 January 2019

Earlier this week, the British Business Bank announced that the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) had reached its first milestone after supporting investment of over £25m into 100 of the region’s businesses.

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Feeling festive at December meet-up

19 December 2018

Attendees at LBV’s latest business networking meet-up event got an insight into some of the key new areas for creative businesses in Leicester. A diverse range of external speakers prompted a wide-ranging discussion about topics including virtual reality, 360 video production, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, digital design and corporate architecture.

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Make your voice heard on the LLEP Local Industrial Strategy

14 December 2018

The Leicester and Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) is developing a long-term strategy for the area, and is looking for business people, entrepreneurs, charity bosses and the broader public to have their say on the new plan.

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