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Navigating the path of regional devolution: Leicestershire’s evolving governance landscape
26 June 2025
This event was aimed at starting a conversation with our city, county and district leaders to ensure that the voice of business is heard as devolution plans continue to develop.
Spending Review Sets Out Bold Vision for Growth – What It Means for Leicestershire Business
25 June 2025
These twin announcements position Leicestershire, and the UK as a whole, to spearhead advanced manufacturing, green technology, digital innovation and high-value exports.
Impact of Devolution on Leicester and Leicestershire business discussed at LBV event
20 June 2025
The event, held at Friars Mill in Leicester on 19 June 2025, focused on the theme of ‘Devolution and local government reorganisation’. It included discussions around the respective devolution proposals from the city, county and districts, and how devolution could impact businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire
Cabinet Minister, Liz Kendall MP speaks to 120 guests from Leicestershire’s business community at annual LBV members’ dinner
15 May 2025
Guests heard from keynote speaker, The Rt Hon Liz Kendall, MP for Leicester West, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who praised the resilience and innovation of local businesses and stressed how vital it is that government listens directly to the challenges faced by local businesses. She also spoke about the importance of new trade deals, workforce issues, and the role of Leicester and Leicestershire businesses in driving future growth.
LBV member, Abacus Flooring Solutions, receives King’s Award for Enterprise
14 May 2025
Abacus Flooring Solutions was joined by other Leicestershire businesses – Structural Adhesives Ltd, Cabinzero Limited and Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd – to recognise the city and county’s role in driving innovation and economic growth.
