Transition begins for LLEP

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Transition begins for LLEP

The impact of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) over the last 13 years was celebrated during an event at the National Space Centre.

The business-led strategic development body helped to bring almost £860 million of investment into Leicester and Leicestershire between 2011 and 2024.

The LLEP worked with partners and government on more than 360 projects after being established 13 years ago to drive forward regeneration and growth in the local economy.

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Reed updates busines leaders on £40m Town Deal progress

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Reed updates busines leaders on £40m Town Deal progress

Business leaders gathered to find out more about the multi-million investment being delivered through Loughborough Town Deal.

Around 90 guests attended a business briefing to hear about the progress of the 11 projects worth over £40 million of investment which are being supported by the Town Deal.

Andy Reed OBE, vice-chair of the Town Deal Board, told guests the projects were designed to boost skills, regenerate the town, and support the local visitor economy.

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Plans unveiled for improvements to outdoor seating area at Queen’s Park café

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Plans unveiled for improvements to outdoor seating area at Queen’s Park café

Visitors to an award-winning park in Loughborough will soon be able to enjoy refreshments in revamped surroundings under new plans which have been revealed.

Charnwood Borough Council will be improving the outdoor seating area at Queen’s Park café, next to Charnwood Museum.

Work is due to start at the beginning of March and is scheduled to be completed in April.

The plans include improved access, a new canopy, landscaping, and furniture.

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New Chair and Vice-Chair welcomed at Active Together

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New Chair and Vice-Chair welcomed at Active Together

Active Together has appointed a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson as it continues to lead progress on making physical activity a part of everyday lives.

Andy Reed OBE picks up the baton from Mike Sandys DL, who last week stood down from the Board after achieving the maximum nine years of service permissible under Active Together's governance code.

Mr Reed will be supported by Tracy Bingham, who was confirmed as Vice-Chair during a vote among Board members at Sport Park in Loughborough on Friday.

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Sport Park Opening

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Sport Park Opening

Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated female Olympians of all time and the first British woman to win medals at five successive Olympic Games, has officially opened SportPark Pavilion 4 on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). 

On Thursday 26 October, more than 80 guests including senior representatives from across the sports sector, national and regional economic development partners, the University community, and project team gathered to celebrate the opening of the £9m expansion of SportPark. 

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Sporting Equals Awards 2023

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Sporting Equals Awards 2023

Our long term clients and partners Sporting Equals returned to London with their prestigious award at the weekend after a post Covid break, and what a return!

Director, Andy Reed was amongst the guests to see an array of talented athletes and community champions recognised for their achievements.

Andy said “ The awards are an integral part of the sporting calendar now and shine a light on the diverse minority ethnic groups across the country.

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200 New Jobs for Charnwood Campus Site

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200 New Jobs for Charnwood Campus Site

More than 200 jobs will be created through a £4.6m investment in revamping laboratory space at Charnwood Campus.

Highly-specialised lab space, which is currently unused, is to be reactivated to create a world-class biochemistry building.

The project will enable a research organisation to expand into the LLEP area.

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