News & views

Spanning the great divide

7 March 2018

Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics suggest a growth divide between East and West Midlands as growth in the West Midlands outstrips that in the East. So is it indeed the case that as well as a North South divide we now have an East West divide too? (more…)

A Busy Evening for Jane at LBV Burns Night

15 February 2018

Simon Whitaker reports on this year’s LBV Burns Supper at the Belmont Hotel, New Walk, Leicester. This popular event was well supported by Members and Guests from the Leicestershire business community.

LBV Comments and opinion: Looking ahead

4 January 2018

Leicester Business Voice’s Chair, Jane Cowley, recently contributed business articles for the Leicester Mercury’s Business Monthly magazine, and the online business publication, TheBusinessDesk.

Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund

3 January 2018

Four businesses have secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, with Leicester’s BCME and Dudley’s Direct Digital Controls among the first to receive funding. The £120 million debt finance and small business loan funds are part of more than £250 million total commitment to support the growth of region’s SMEs.

Local Plan Workshop

22 November 2017

The main areas of focus for LE1 members are future of retail/ space requirements and character areas so to this end we would like to invite you to a two hour workshop on Thursday 23rd November 12:30-2:30pm, conference room 2 at Highcross.  (more…)