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Take-off for Leicester as Space City!
13 March 2020
The space sector is the core foundation of the industrial strategy for Leicester, the LLEP local industry strategy prospectus and the Midlands Engine Vision for Growth. At LBV’s Space City event on 13 March 2020, members and other attendees had an opportunity to hear from the University of Leicester’s Dr Grant Bourhill, Chief Executive of Science Parks, and Professor Richard Ambrosi, Deputy Director, Space Research Centre who talked about the plans for Space Park and how local organisations could benefit from it.
Smart Cities – what is Leicester doing and why should your business care?
4 March 2020
At our February 2020 event, LBV hosted a debate to discuss the impact of the Smart City strategy and practices on local businesses. Attendees explored how data collection underpins this strategy, how it is identifying new ways in which to benefit the citizens of Leicester, and how their companies could find new business opportunities in a ‘Smart City’.
Government outlines new freeports plan
11 February 2020
A consultation has been launched setting out the plan, aiming to reveal the location of the new zones at the end of this year so they can be open for business in 2021.
City Centre Director’s Report – January 2020
4 February 2020
Read the latest report on news, update and developments in Leicester city centre.
Leicester’s best business Burns Night supper
1 February 2020
We addressed the haggis, toasted the laddies and lassies, enjoyed a wee dram (or two), were regaled with traditional tunes and tales of Robbie Burns by a Scottish Piper, and enjoyed great food and drink including the time-honoured favourite, haggis, neeps and tatties.
