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LBV news and views
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.
Cricket boss moves on
10 December 2018
It was announced last week that Leicestershire County Cricket Club Chief Executive, Wasim Khan will leave the county in February 2019 to become Managing Director of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Chamber named ‘Chamber of the Year’ at BCC Awards
3 December 2018
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) has secured one of the most significant and highly-sought accolades in business.
Late-night Park and Ride services announced for busy Christmas shopping period
27 November 2018
Monday to Saturday services will run between one and three hours later during the busy Christmas period, allowing shoppers to make the most of extended opening hours at city centre businesses. The Park & Ride buses will continue to run every 30 minutes after 7pm to Meynell’s Gorse, Birstall and Enderby. The final service will leave the city centre 15 minutes after Highcross closing time.
LBV enters the debate about retaining graduate talent
26 November 2018
At its latest Meet-Up in September, Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) hosted a professional panel debate including expert panellists from De Montfort University (DMU) and the University of Leicester, LBV members and DMU students to discuss ways in which more students and graduates could be encouraged to remain and be employed by Leicester and Leicestershire businesses once they finish their university courses.
