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Decision due on massive Leicester Railway Station redevelopment     A decision on whether Leicester railway station can undergo a massive revamp is due within the next few days. Councillors will meet next week to decide on the £22 million scheme. The Leicester City Council plan would see the station's entrance moved around the corner to Station Street which would in turn be closed to traffic. A new pedestrianised public area would be created on the space which was previously home to the Parcel Yard pub. Pick-up points, including for taxis, would shift from inside the station to a parking area behind it, off Fox Street, close to the new entrance. Officers have recommended the plans be approved by the council's planning committee, saying it would improve the experience for passengers and enable the station to handle the expected increase in users.   Read more

More East Midlands business news Rural luxury homes up for best building award at ProCon Awards 2024 Caterpillar division reports significant profit increase NET offers Goose Fair hope with 'contingency plan' to mitigate strikes Popular soft play centre closes after 16 years Toys R Us to open in Nottinghamshire as part of UK high street return Frasers Group sells chunk of Asos stake after Topshop deal spike Decision imminent on 763-home plan set to create new village

Plans for 4,500 new homes in two Derby suburbs     Thousands of extra homes could be built in two Derby suburbs as the city looks to meet its house-building targets. Mickleover could gain a 2,500-home extension while a further 2,000 homes could be built in Chellaston through an Infinity Garden Village plan, under draft plans from South Derbyshire District Council. They will be subject to public consultation later this year. The district council's draft plan for housing aims to help Derby City Council meet its housing need which includes both Amber Valley Borough Council and South Derbyshire agreeing to find space for an additional 9,022 homes.   Read more

East Midlands what's on news Peak District restaurant named third best in the UK for casual dining The Lobster Pot announces closure and warns Nottingham restaurant also at risk MasterChef champ Laurence Henry to take over Colston Bassett pub Newly opened pub aiming to be best in the village Venue's future uncertain after revamp abandoned ahead of sale New fast food chain could be coming to Leicester city centre Costa drive-thru opens

National picture: Everyman Cinemas reports revenue jump as it eyes blockbuster winter     Everyman, the upscale cinema group, has announced a surge in revenue and earnings, with anticipation building for a series of major film releases on the horizon. The firm's interim results showed a revenue increase to £46.9m, up from £38.3m year-on-year, as attendance at its luxurious venues rose from 1.6 million to 1.9 million customers. Defying broader industry concerns, Everyman has reported a "significant growth" in market share, which climbed to 5.6% in the first half of 2024, a jump from 4.2% the previous year.   Read more

More national business headlines Co-op returns to profit after 'strong performance' Package holiday giant On the Beach achieves best-ever year Revenue up but partner earnings fall at PwC UK Tortilla plans growth in Europe after Deliveroo departure Masterplan revealed for City Centre West Kitwave announces £70m deal for South West firm Admiral celebrates 20 years on LSE

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