North West Leicestershire District Council
Key Competitive Attractions
North West Leicestershire is in the heart of the National Forest in the centre of the country. The District is home to the East Midlands Airport and has direct access to the M1 motorway from junction 22 – 24a.
Partly because of its accessibility, the District has proved attractive to inward investors, and has seen high levels of employment growth. The county’s high skills levels, and Council-owned commercial property portfolio of over 95 properties also contribute to its favourable business environment.
There are around 4,000 businesses operating in the District across a diverse range of sectors. The District has high and rising birth rates of newly VAT-registered firms, pointing to a high level of entrepreneurship. The district companies have been awarded more than their fair share of business awards in recent years, reflecting the enterprising and innovation culture, which abounds in local companies.
Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Birmingham are within an hour's drive, Manchester International Airport is within 2 hours' drive, and Luton less than 90 minutes' drive.
North West Leicestershire is home to the East Midlands Airport, with flights connecting you to the rest of the UK and parts of Europe. The airline BMI (British Midland) is also headquartered in Donington Hall.
Many businesses are attracted to North West Leicestershire by the great opportunities available and the skills, infrastructure, business locations, transport links and support services available.
