Regeneration

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Blueprint for Coalville town centre unveiled

The draft Vision Report for Coalville town centre has been produced for North West Leicestershire Council.

The report encapsulates the Vision for Coalville
over the next 10 to 20 years, which is expressed in an illustrative Masterplan and a supporting delivery strategy.
More about the Coalville Vision and Strategic Master Plan...

Economic Development and Regeneration

Introduction

Regeneration work and activities at North West Leicestershire District Council are the responsibility of the Economic Development Officer and Regeneration Officer.

The Economic Development Officer supports the development of the economy of North West Leicestershire, much of which lies within the National Forest, focussing on:

• Development of local businesses
  
• Creation of good quality jobs, training and skills development
  
• Promotion of inward investment
  
• Development of business support services
  
• Working in partnership with East Midlands Development Agency, Leicester Shire Economic Development Partnership and other organisations
  
• Provision of economic information and analysis

The Regeneration Officer is responsible for driving forward North West Leicestershire District Council's key priority of revitalising the town centres of Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch.

The role of the Regeneration Officer is to take forward the master planning exercises for both town centres and for other area regeneration, which involves:

• Delivery and development of area-based regeneration strategies and action plans for the District's major towns, villages and other areas
  
• Bidding for external funding to implement the town centre action plans
  
• Promotion and development of town centre partnerships
  
• Development, co-ordination and delivery of associated environmental improvement programmes
  
• Co-ordination and development of the District's Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme in Ashby de la Zouch in association with English Heritage.

For more information on the Council's Economic Development and Regeneration activities, regeneration@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.

Latest News

Executive Summary - Ashby Town Centre Sustainable Parking Strategy

The Ashby de la Zouch Town Centre Sustainable Parking Strategy Study was undertaken by URS Corporation Ltd on behalf of North West Leicestershire District Council. To view the Executive Summary and Full Report, click here.

Business Waste Efficiency

For more information regarding Business Waste Efficiency, please click here