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As Taylor pointed out, Paris Smith has been in the city for over 200 years. “Our purpose is to enable our clients, staff and communities to thrive. We always want to play our part helping all of the communities where we live and work,” he said.


He reported that: “An overwhelming ambition among local business leaders is for the city to fulfil its objectives on a national and global scale, as well as ‘levelling up’ by creating a better environment for everyone to live and work.”


Taylor has been impressed by Whitaker and her team’s professionalism and experience. “Claire’s measured and balanced plan of action maximises the prospects of Southampton winning the bid,” he commented.


Paris Smith staff are excited to be involved in the bid process and many plan to volunteer their time if the city wins.


Businesses are being encouraged to support the bid through the membership-based Gateway Club, a business-to-business networking platform. Membership provides opportunities to network with international business leaders and develop influential business connections.


Ready to deliver


If the bid is successful, Whitaker hopes to continue in her role and retain her team, rather than hand over responsibility to a separate delivery team.


“We have built up trust across the city and developed strong relationships with people and businesses. I think it will be important to maintain that momentum. We want to integrate the bid process, the year as UK City of Culture and the legacy.


“If we win, I believe we will be able to do even more after the year is over. We see this as delivering a 10-year benefit to the city and region that has the support of all the neighbouring councils.”


Leaving a lasting legacy


Taylor highlighted the long-term benefits being UK City of Culture: “It will create a generational change for Southampton and the region. The legacy will be something everyone should benefit from, especially our grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


“In particular, we want Southampton to be a place where young people feel they can stay when they leave school because it offers so many opportunities to enjoy a great life.”


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Whitaker added that the bid will make a lasting difference to Southampton and the local area – whether successful or not. “Many of the things we have learned during the consultation will influence how Southampton integrates its cultural offerings and also go beyond the culture dimension, for example, in supporting local businesses and communities.”


More information Find out more about the bid or how to get involved.


About Southampton’s bid Requirement


A vision which uses culture to transform a place through social, cultural and economic regeneration, making it more attractive to live, work, visit and invest in.


Bid Director: Claire Whitaker Commercial and Marketing Director: Gemma Nichols


Premier Partners: • Paris Smith • toob


City Partners:


• Southampton Council • University of Southampton • Solent University • Go! Southampton • Southampton FC • Associated British Ports • Hampshire Constabulary • Solent LEP


Timeline:


• Longlist of six announced: September 2021


• Shortlist of three announced: March/April 2022


Winner announced: • May 2022


Claire Whitaker


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