East Midlands


Oadby and Wigston – Perfectly Placed our


Nestled on the southern edge of Leicester, Oadby and Wigston is small but perfectly placed being located between the M1 to the west, the A6 to the east, Leicester to the north and open countryside to the south. Based around three distinct towns, we are a small but diverse Borough with lots to offer to businesses, visitors and residents in this edge-of-city location.


We have all the benefits of being within three miles of a major city with cultural venues, universities and shopping opportunities, whilst also sitting on the edge with easy access to neighbouring countryside with pretty villages, market towns and access to the Grand Union Canal.


Our road links north into Leicester and beyond to Loughborough and Nottingham and south towards Market Harborough – with its mainline links to London - along the A6 provide good access, whilst to the west the M1 can easily be reached. In South Wigston there is a mainline railway station with direct trains to Leicester, Birmingham and beyond.


Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, whilst small, is seeking to raise its profile and develop sites within the Borough. These are aimed at bringing about new developments and opportunities for


growing communities, providing


better facilities for our residents, as well as regenerating our town centres and employment areas to respond to recent changes in the way we shop and work.


A major project we will be using to help us achieve our aims is the allocated £1.3million from the UKSPF to deliver projects Borough.


and programmes across the


An Investment Plan has been developed and designed to respond to the priorities of the fund, address challenges in the Borough and allocate the funding accordingly to ensure it is spent appropriately. This plan focuses on these themes:


•Town Centres and Placemaking •Business Support, Innovation and Growth •Communities and Wellbeing •Tourism and the Visitor Economy.


If you are interested in knowing more about the opportunities offered in Oadby & Wigston can get in touch at business@oadby-wigton.gov.uk or visit our website at www.investow.co.uk


Harborough Home to Over 5,000 Businesses


Located in rural south Leicestershire, in the heart of England, Harborough District is home to over 5,000 businesses ranging from SMEs to large industrial companies, and nationally recognised brands. It is rapidly earning a reputation as a great place for businesses to relocate.


Harborough Innovation Centre is a thriving office hub to the north of Market Harborough, owned and managed by Harborough District Council. Supporting start-up and growing businesses, they offer a wide range of workspaces with competitive tenancy agreements. They provide meeting & conference facilities with video conferencing plus drop-in workspaces for ad-hoc or short-term lets, all with superfast Wi-Fi/internet.


Harborough Grow-on Centre is an energy efficient office building designed for growing SMEs. Offering 17 high specification office suites, ranging in size from around 500 to 2,100 sq. ft, the Centre is in an expanding commercial area on the south side of Market Harborough town. The Centre works in tandem with the Harborough Innovation Centre, to provide a range of business space and support for companies to grow and enjoy the benefits of Harborough District as a place to do business.


Magna Park, Europe’s largest dedicated distribution and logistics park, is also located in the district. It is widely acclaimed within the industry for design, environmental management, sustainability, and local job creation.


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Town centres continue to recover and thrive with low vacancy rates bucking national trends. An enterprising mix of independent shops and national brands are found on the High Streets of Lutterworth and Market Harborough alongside great places to eat, drink and stay. The head office of clothing retailer, Joules is here together with a bustling prominent store and new brand additions this year include Jigsaw and The White Company.


Tourism is a key sector and employers within the local economy are supported by a proactive council. Adventure and outdoor,


heritage and cultural


attractions are all here to enjoy, making the district a sought-after destination. A busy and varied calendar of exciting local events and attractions promises to boost footfall numbers, enticing new visitors and shoppers into market towns and the wider district. This prosperous location offers affordable property solutions for investment and development, access to a flexible local labour pool and a supportive environment for growth.


Harborough District Council’s Economic Development team provide free support such as business workshops, networking events, and recruitment initiatives including Job Fairs to connect job seekers with employers. They also provide 1-2-1 support to help with your bespoke needs. Get in touch today to discuss your move to the Harborough District.


Website: www.investinharborough.com Email: business@harborough.gov.uk


Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council- A Place Of Opportunity


Hinckley and Bosworth is a largely rural borough of 297sqkm. located in South-West Leicestershire within the East Midlands. The borough has a population of 113,000 with 4,805 local enterprises where 90.3% are micro and 8% small businesses.


Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s vision is to be a place of opportunity. The key to delivering this vision is to create a vibrant place to work and live. As a consequence, Hinckley is going through a transformation with an investment of over £1billion creating 10,000 jobs in Hinckley town centre and the wider borough.


This transformation is creating exciting


development and relocation opportunities in the retail, business, education and housing sectors. Some projects are underway with others yet to start, offering the chance for organisations to join and work towards this vision with a determined and progressive council.


Success is dependent upon public and private sector


investment in an environment of


determination and collaboration. We invite you to consider the opportunities on offer as a location for your business or as a place to invest and be part of a proud future. Please visit:


https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/


investinhinckley Throughout


the pandemic Hinckley and


Bosworth has supported local businesses by distributing £32,381,222 on 5673 mandatory Covid grants and we have spent £5,426,329 on 2005 discretionary grants since the start of the pandemic in order to support and sustain local businesses through recovery from COVID19.


During the pandemic and following local business surveys it was identified that local businesses needed extra funds to ensure


business recovery and increased


sustainability enabling businesses to diversify through mitigation measures. The Council launched a Business Recovery Project Fund. The match-funded grants prioritised independent business (including retail), tourism and hospitality business and creative industry but also supported many other types of small business. The scheme successfully supported 34 local projects with £275,542 worth of funding. Varieties of applications were supported and all projects contributed towards safeguarding or creating new jobs for the local area.


Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council holds a portfolio of industrial and small retail properties, which offer great potential for any person looking for premises, whether a budding entrepreneur or someone recently made redundant. We offer flexible lease terms that are attractive to business start- up and expanding businesses. The Borough Council has 85 industrial units from 500 to 3200 square feet. For full details visit:


https://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ commercial-property


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2022


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