East Midlands Gateway 2 Plans Unveiled

A massive new industrial estate, East Midlands Gateway 2, is poised to transform Leicestershire with 5,000 jobs and £325 million in investment on 252 acres between Diseworth and the M1. Tied to the UK’s only inland freeport, this project aims to meet soaring logistics demand, but faces scrutiny after past proposals sparked backlash over farmland loss. Now classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, it’s under government review with a decision expected by September — potentially reshaping the region’s economy and landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/734a3b4f6545d882