Who we are and what we do
The role of the Economic Development Team, Southampton City Council is to encourage prosperity in Southampton by:
- Preparing long term economic development policy
- Encouraging the establishment of new businesses and supporting existing businesses
- Attracting new business investment to Southampton
Any member of Economic Development will be pleased to help with your enquiry. However, the list below provides information on who in the team is dealing with specific projects.
JEFF WALTERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MRTPI, AMCIM
Email Jeff Walters tel: 023 8083 2256
Jeff can help with questions relating to economic development policy, Local Plan issues, major commercial development opportunities, marine sector and New Deal for Communities
ROBIN MCDONALD, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Email Robin Mcdonald tel: 023 8083 2874
Robin can help with questions regarding business start up and expansion (small or medium enterprises) and the creation of social enterprises (businesses that provide products or services and return any profits to the community)
ANDREA PICKERING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Email Andrea Pickering tel: 023 8083 3909
Andrea can help with questions related to the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH)
LOUISE PONTING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Email Louise Ponting tel: 023 8083 2587
Louise can help with questions relating to property and site availability, demographic and statistical information and general economic development enquiries
MICHELLE POULTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Email Michelle Poulton tel: 023 8083 4488
Michelle can help with questions relating to advertising, public relations and direct mail campaigns along with demographic and statistical information
TRACEY TIZARD, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MCIM
Email Tracey Tizard tel: 023 8083 2918
Tracey can help with questions relating to The Property Register on-line, www.invest-in-southampton.co.uk and property and site availability
NICKI WARREN, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Email Nicki Warren tel: 023 8083 2959
Nicki can help companies/organisations and their agents who are considering relocating or investing in Southampton. Tailor made reports, site/property searches to provide information for board decisions, client reports and business plans. Site visits can also be arranged.
DAVID WOOD, TOURISM MANAGER
Email David Wood tel: 023 8083 3683
David can help with questions in relation to tourism development and marketing, research, cruise liner enquiries as well as general tourist information.
