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The proposed Northern Quarter development will revitalise the city centre and take advantage of a catchment population in excess of a million people. It will not only be an urban space with stunning landmark buildings, but also a space where people feel ownership – where they want to gather and stay into the evening.
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In 2013, Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth introduced a day-delegate package. Businesses can now hold meetings or conferences during the day on View Deck 2, 105 metres above Portsmouth Harbour, while marvelling at the breathtaking views from Britain’s tallest viewing platform.
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Development of the area to the east of the M275 has begun. Eventually it is planned to develop all of Tipner, on both sides of the motorway, and build a bridge link to Horsea Island which will link with the rapid bus network. The city council is working with the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) and Tipner Regeneration Company (TRC), which are developing their own land for housing and some business space.
So what’s it like doing business in Portsmouth and the surrounding region?
Lizz Clarke, managing director of Logical Creative Marketing (LCM), which is celebrating 25 years in business this year, moved into the heart of the city centre in 2013, and is seeing the benefits of a re- energised Portsmouth first hand.
She said: “There’s a buzz about Portsmouth, a can-do attitude. The city council is strong on inward investment, the new park- and-ride is very well executed, and the University and Portsmouth University Business School jointly support academic excellence and business innovation through a linked academic and business approach.
A spectacular outlook for conferences and fine dining
“Portsmouth is well organised, well run and wants to do its best. I’m experiencing the best business buzz for years. The Dockyard attitude is that there is an opportunity created when industry changes, not merely a loss of jobs or expertise.“
Maureen Frost, deputy chief executive at Hampshire Chamber, added: “Portsmouth is very close knit as a business community and there’s a real pride in the city among our members who have businesses here. We are processing more export order paperwork for members, which is highly encouraging.
“Lakeside is virtually full and changes by the harbour, which will involve Brunel House coming down, will improve the
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tourism offering. Technology is a strong sector, as are the creative industries, business services and tourism.“
Turning to the seafront, the new Mary Rose Museum and new attractions at National Museum of the Royal Navy are impressive additions to world-class attractions such as HMS Victory, HMS Warrior the Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays.
The council’s strategy is to support transformation from a seasonal day-trip destination into a year-round weekend city-break destination with major new hotels: revitalising the seafront with new public areas, artworks and restaurants; exploiting the forthcoming redevelopment of sea defences; transforming the Clarence Pier amusement park into a hotel and conference centre with a transport interchange; and developing an arts-and-crafts quarter in Old Portsmouth.
Portsmouth and Southampton have agreed a historic ’deal of two cities’ with the Government, which will bring thousands of jobs to the Solent area and pump millions of pounds into the local economy. In Portsmouth it is set to bring 3,750 permanent new jobs and 2,370 homes.
Portsmouth International Port is the UK’s premier port for the western Channel and its second- busiest cross-Channel ferry port. The most successful municipal port in the UK, a total of 3.5 million people pass through annually and it contributes an estimated £71.3m to the area’s economy. The number of ships coming to Portsmouth for ’port of call’ stops is expected to rise by 22% in the coming year.
Last year Portsmouth was successful in its bid to become a Super Connected City and a £4.6m scheme is under way to boost broadband capability. The city already boasts significant players in the digital economy, ranging from video-game designers to online cycling and sports retailer Wiggle, which ships to 95 countries and sends around 50,000 orders a week.
It has been projected that the physical regeneration of Portsmouth could generate an additional 11,500 jobs. About 5,661 new businesses registered in the Portsmouth postcode area in 2013, making it one of the top 25 areas in the country for start-ups.
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – JUNE 2014
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