Business

• Last chance for businesses to apply for restart grant

  21 June 2021

  1 minute read

  BUSINESSES that have been affected by the pandemic are reminded that applications for the restart grant close on 30 June 2021.

• Community projects seek £3million of funding to boost employment and skills

  15 June 2021

  3 minute read

  FIVE community projects in Leicester are being put forward for a share of £3million of funding designed to help support people back into employment through learning new skills.

• Eye-catching new mural helps businesses on King Richards Road

  13 May 2021

  2 minute read

  A NEW mural commemorating King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth has been created on King Richards Road in Leicester.

• Outdoor seating grants to help local hospitality businesses

  19 April 2021

  2 minute read

  CAFES and restaurants in Leicester can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the city council to buy outdoor furniture.

• Supply chain and home-based businesses can claim in latest phase of grants

  15 April 2021

  1 minute read

  MORE businesses are being called upon to apply for grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown and recovery.

• Warning to businesses offering at-home beauty treatments despite lockdown

  1 April 2021

  2 minute read

  BUSINESSES offering beauty treatments at home during lockdown are being warned they face fines, prosecution and possible police action after a rise in the number of reports of such work taking place despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

• New hub will help get young people into jobs

  30 March 2021

  3 minute read

  A £4MILLION project to create a new youth hub and help get young people into jobs, education and training is being launched in Leicester.

• Calls for new enforcement body as council publishes report

  30 March 2021

  2 minute read

  CITY mayor Peter Soulsby and deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke are calling for the Government to make good on its manifesto commitment to create a single enforcement body that would cover all aspects of labour abuse, exploitation and poor working practices.

• Free pavement café licences to help local businesses

  29 March 2021

  2 minute read

  FREE street café licences that allow businesses to create outdoor seating areas on pavements are being made available by Leicester City Council.

• Businesses can claim in latest phase of grants

  25 March 2021

  1 minute read

  BUSINESSES and charities are being called upon to apply for grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown.

• #FREE Charter offers employment help to former offenders

  23 March 2021

  4 minute read

  EX-offenders are to be offered more help and support to improve their future job and life prospects as part of a new initiative launched in Leicester.

• Tenants move in to new workspace at Pioneer Park

  10 March 2021

  2 minute read

  A NEW hub for business at Leicester’s Pioneer Park is now open and welcoming its first tenants.