Leicester Council Spends £644k on Modern AV | Leicester News

Leicester City Council is splashing out over £644,000 to overhaul its aging Town Hall AV system—20 years old, erratic, and no longer fit for modern tech or accessibility. The upgrade, handled by VP-AV Limited, includes new speakers, cameras, and a projector—with 10 years of maintenance included—to support upcoming council expansion (from 54 to 91 councillors starting April 2028). Though livestreams draw tiny audiences (last one: 53 viewers), the council insists this investment is vital for public engagement and smooth operations, especially with urgent installation needed post-summer break. Without factoring in growth, the cost would’ve been £410k—making this a necessary leap into the future of local democracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3f1ba27e6f0b5bc9