Economic development and regeneration programmes are actively seeking the views and input of local communities. This is happening in Leicester and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) has an ideal opportunity to engage directly and influentially with city-wide regeneration.

VAL provides a range of services to the voluntary and community sector in relation to economic development and regeneration in Leicester. Our purpose is to enable local groups and individuals to:

• Influence service design and delivery of economic development and regeneration.
• Deliver high quality services in economic development and regeneration in Leicester.

How does VAL help to have your say

• The VCS Economic Development Network (VCSEDN) is a forum that brings Voluntary and Community Sector organisations and allows them to provide input into the policy that effects the work and economic lives of people in Leicester
• VCSEDN Representatives find out about the representatives that make up the forum

Current Economic Development Events

Consultations up and coming Economic events can be found in the events calendar.

Leicester Shire Economic Partnership (LSEP) 2020 Vision Consultation.

The strategy has been developed by reviewing the evidence base and through extensive consultation with the business community, the public sector and the voluntary and community sector. The strategy will be finalised and printed in April. LSEP will be holding an "Implementation Event" in May 2008.

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

1. 11 am on 6th March at Holywell Park in Loughborough - lunch will be available
2. 11 am on 7th March at the Boardroom, Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester - lunch will be available

The draft strategy and the consultation questions are available through www.lsep.co.uk

Closing date 10th March 2008.

If you would like to attend either of these events or have any questions please email Caroline see contact details below.

Economic Development Network Downloads

• Network Terms of Reference
• Future planned dates for the Economic Development Network
• Agenda and papers for the next meeting
• Minutes of past meetings