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Leicestershire Business Voice appoints Loughborough University’s Jen Fensome as new board member
12 October 2022
Jen is the Director of Research & Innovation at Loughborough University and joins the eight other members of the LBV board, representing the Leicester and Leicestershire business community.
Leicestershire Business Voice appoints Sandra Wiggins as new board member
18 May 2022
Sandra is Managing Director of Castle Donington-based tensioned fabric displays manufacturer, DPI UK Limited, and joins the nine other members of the LBV board.
Proposed Workplace Parking Levy for employers in Leicester – we need your views now
8 February 2022
Leicester City Council is currently consulting on a proposed workplace parking levy (WPL) for employers. The consultation ends on 13 March 2022 and LBV is canvassing members’ views now.
In business during 2021 – a year in review
7 February 2022
2021 was another challenging year for many of us but a year of real progress for LBV. Here are some of the highlights: (more…)
LBV support for successful Levelling Up funding bids
30 November 2021
In June 2021, Leicester City Council submitted its bid to the Levelling Up Fund to finance three development projects to help drive the city’s economic recovery.
These projects include the redevelopment of the former city council premises at Pilot House on King Street, the creation of new business space around Pioneer Park (next to Space Park) and the regeneration of Leicester Railway Station.
