Invest in Leicester head to MIPIM

Invest in Leicester are promoting a whole range of development opportunities at MIPIM 2023. There are 31 sites in the County, ranging from logistics accommodation at the freeport, mixed use development land and logistics sites in Lutterworth through to commercial development opportunities in Melton, Hinckley, Old Dalby and more. Meanwhile, Leicester is cited as one of the UK's fastest growing business hot spots and a further 14 opportunities in the city centre will be on show.

Invest in Leicester is a partnership between the city and county councils, promoting the region as the place to locate and grow a business.

Space-related industries will be a key priority for Team Leicester at MIPIM this year following from the successful opening of the initial stage of the £100 million Space Park Leicester.

A key project being promoted is the extension to the nearby Pioneer Park, a partnership between Leicester Council and Leicester University to provide a hub for technology, innovation, science, and knowledge-led industry.

Office space opportunities in the city will also be presented, including the Waterside office enterprise zone and the Leicester Station Quarter development which aims to increase grade-A office space in the city.

The county will also promote the opportunities that exist at the East Midlands Freeport site around East Midlands Airport, which hopes to attract manufacturers and logistics operators.

Enterprise zones at Charnwood, Loughborough and MIRA Technology Park will also feature.

MIPIM takes place in Cannes from the 14th-17th March