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Plans to redevelop the land around Leicester Station have been unveiled, which could create 2,800 jobs in the city. Plans drawn up by Leicester Regeneration Company propose the area all around the station would be revamped with offices, shops, bars and restaurants, surrounding new open spaces. The entrance to the station would also be moved to Station Street – with the historic station building remaining in place. The plans will allow the next phase of the New Business Quarter to take shape. Negotiations with Royal Mail and Network Rail are progressing well and a steering board has been set up to help bring the plans to fruition. The steering board is being chaired by Leicester South MP Sir Peter Soulsby, and involves representatives from emda, Leicester City Council, LRC, Network Rail, East Midlands Trains and Royal Mail. John Nicholls said: “Once negotiations have completed we will be seeking a developer to invest in the project and bring these plans forward. This phase of the New Business Quarter is crucial to the regeneration of the city. Leicester is ideally located for businesses and it is essential we grow this sector within the city.” The first
phase of
the New
Business
Quarter
is underway,
with Colton
Square
almost
complete
and partly
occupied.
Developer
Cathco
has planning
permission
for the
redevelopment
of International
House on
Granby
Street
into office
and retail
units.
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