LBV Devolution Deal Event

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Leicestershire Business Voice - (LBV)

Join us to explore the evolving plans for a devolution deal for Leicester and Leicestershire and the impact on the local business community.

MIRA Tech Park Welcome Centre

Leicestershire Business Voice invites members and stakeholders to a special guest speaker and industry panel event, held at MIRA Tech Park from 12-3pm on 10 September 2025. At the event, held in collaboration with East Midlands Chamber, we will explore the evolving plans for a devolution deal for Leicester and Leicestershire, and the impact on the local business community.The session will feature key figures speakers:<ul><li>Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor of Leicester</li><li>Dan Harrison, Leader of Leicestershire County Council</li><li>Pip Allnatt, Leader of Melton Borough Council and speaking on behalf of the Leaders of the Leicestershire District and Borough Councils</li></ul>Panellists leading the discussions and negotiations are:<ul><li>George Oliver (Moderator) – 1284 Comms, LBV member, East Midlands Chamber board member</li><li>Richard Osborn – Excello Law, Chair of Leicester Business Festival, Director of Team Leicester</li><li>Iain McKenzie – COO, Mattioli Woods, large corporate/finance, major city employer</li><li>Kevin Harris – Independent consultant, ex-Chair of LLEP and East Midlands Chamber</li><li>Angela Orton – Managing Director, Structural Adhesives, King’s Award winner (Innovation), SME champion</li><li>Sarah Windrum – Cluster Lead, MIRA, representing the Enterprise Zones</li></ul>The event is free to LBV and East Midlands Chamber members and £25 (+ Eventbrite fees) for non-members and guests. If you would like to sign up for annual membership of LBV, please <a href="https://www.lbv.co.uk/membership/" title="https://www.lbv.co.uk/membership/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit the membership web page here</a>.Subject to expressions of interest, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for a guided tour of the MIRA Tech Park after the event, with an estimated end time of 3pm. If you would like to participate, please indicate your interest during the checkout process on Eventbrite.(Please note this will include travel on a coach).We hope that you can join us for this vital opportunity for the business community to engage with the shaping of local powers and responsibilities.Please contact <a href="mailto:voice@lbv.co.uk" title="mailto:voice@lbv.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">voice@lbv.co.uk</a> with any questions.

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