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Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure

Posted on 02/03/2010
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Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular.

Cllr Mike Preston Leader of Charnwood Borough Council said; “We are clearly very concerned about the loss of employment and the futures of all the staff affected, as well as the effects on the local economy. We will be working with Astra Zeneca, East Midlands Development Agency, Prospect Leicestershire and all other interested parties to help deal with the effects of the loss of such a major, high profile employer, with a significant record of community involvement. It is early days and there is a lot of detail to be worked through, but the Borough Council will do all that it can to assist”