A Strategy to help the City of Leicester and County of Leicestershire benefit from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 is to be launched on Wednesday 24 September alongside the 3rd Annual PE and School Sport Conference at Loughborough University. The Strategy aims to create a lasting legacy for the whole of Leicestershire arising from London’s success in being chosen to host the 2012 Games. It sets out the co-ordinated action needed across the City and County to help businesses win contracts and sub-contracts associated with the 2012 Games, attract visitors to the area, inspire people to lead more healthy and active lifestyles and help develop local sporting talent.

To view the strategy document please click below.

A textile delegation of 14 businesses from the city of Surat in South Gujarat India visited Leicester between 22nd September and 26th September 2008, led by the President of the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Chetan Shah. The visit is reciprocal to the Lord Mayor of Leicester’s visit to Surat in April 2008.

Please click on the link below for further information on the Surat Delegation

The Leicester Shire Economic Partnership (LSEP) has reported another successful year in the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts ‘08. The report was launched at the LSEP Annual General Meeting held last Thursday (28th August 2008).

During the financial year 2007/08, the company invested £10 million into the sub-region and supported an extensive programme.

LSEP key output achievements included: Creation of over 1,900 jobs, assisted over 2,300 people into employment, creation of 80 new businesses, assisted 2,100 businesses to improve their competitive performance, supported over 2,000 people into vocational training and levered in over £10m of investment from the public and private sectors.

Rick Moore Chairman of Leicester Shire Economic Partnership, said, “this year the LSEP continued to make a series of key strategic interventions in the local economy to help stimulate economic growth and to improve the overall environment for businesses to operate. In making these interventions we have funded over £10 million worth of projects which has also helped to unlock both public and private sector investment in Leicester and Leicestershire.”

Leicestershire 2020 vision: Leicestershire will have a prosperous enterprising and dynamic economy, characterised by innovative businesses and creative people, developing attractive and sustainable communities.

To view LSEP’s 2008 Annual Report, please click below.

LSEP are working with the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) to promote the mentoring service for businesses. There is an event planned for 18 September for those interested. Please click on the below link for further information.