LEP chairman to spell out his vision

Neil McLean, who is leading a delegation to MIPIM 2011, an annual week-long international property and development event held in Cannes, France, will make his first international appearance at a dinner event attended by 30 investors from the UK and overseas on the first night of the conference next Tuesday. He will also take part in the Mayors’ Think Tank.

In addition, Leeds is hosting a number of events, which will cover topics including culture and regeneration and how best to create a better environment for business.

Deborah Green, chief executive of Marketing Leeds, said: “The series of events on offer demonstrates our city region’s commitment to lead the way in forging new relationships to create a better environment for business, to boost growth and to generate interest.”