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.
All emails will be answered within 48 working hours.
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)
Tracey Tizard, Economic Development Officer MCIM
Email Tracey Tizard tel: 023 8083 2918
Tracey can help with questions relating to the on-line commercial property database, www.invest-in-southampton.co.uk, property and site availability, business and property news along with demographic and statistical information
Therese Wilson, Economic Development Assistant
Email Therese Wilson tel: 023 8083 4047
Therese can help with questions relating to the on-line commercial property database
