Leicestershire 2020 - Economic Strategy
Innovative, Creative, Prosperous

I am delighted to invite you to comment on the draft economic strategy for Leicestershire. This sets an ambitious vision for Leicestershire in 2020. It is a high level document, which will be underpinned by a more detailed implementation plan. We will also produce a very short summary of this strategy in a promotional format.

The strategy has been developed by reviewing the evidence base and extensive consultation with the business community, the public sector and the voluntary and community sector.

The draft strategy and the consultation questions are attached to this email. The closing date for responses is Monday 10th March, 2008. The strategy will be finalised and printed in April. We will be holding an "Implementation Event" in May 2008.

We are also holding two "drop in" events if you prefer to comment on the strategy by attending an event. These are:

• 11 am on 6th March at Holywell Park in Loughborough - lunch will be available
• 11 am on 7th March at the Boardroom, Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester - lunch will be available

If you would like to attend either of these events, please email caroline.b@lsep.co.uk, providing your contact details and indicating which event you would like to attend. We will then send you further details about the event.

I look forward to receiving your comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contactcaroline.b@lsep.co.uk or telephone the LSEP on 0116 257 5684 or 0116 257 5699.

Professor Shirley Pearce
Vice Chancellor Loughborough University
LSEP Board Member - Chair of Economic Strategy Steering Group