Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP)
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) was formed in 2011 by public, private and third sector partners to lead sustainable economic growth.
The Leicester and Leicestershire area has a 'core-periphery' structure with a large city at its centre, surrounded by densely populated towns, which themselves are surrounded by a large rural hinterland. The population of the area is approaching one million people and it functions as an integrated economic area because of its travel to work and retail patterns, inter-commuting and transport links.
Our area enjoys a central location in the UK with excellent transport links by road, rail and air. The County of Leicestershire has a high quality natural environment, market towns and attractive villages which provide for a high quality of life and a draw for tourism and recreation. Leicester is the economic driver, a truly international city of culture and a model of community cohesion.
Leicester and Leicestershire is home to major international businesses including Next, Walkers, Triumph, Caterpillar, Santander, Wal-Mart, DHL, and 3M. We have three world class universities that have a tradition of innovation across many sectors. Tourism makes a significant contribution to the local economy and we have a number of high profile tourist attractions, including, Curve, the National Space Centre, Twycross Zoo and the National Forest.
