Meet the team

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Peter BoustredPeter Boustred
Head of Transport and Planning
Matthew HillMatthew Hill
Economic Development Manager
Paulina PiotrowskiPaulina Piotrowski
Economic Development Operations Manager

The Economic Development Team offers a comprehensive service for businesses considering relocating or expanding and for investors seeking commercial development opportunities. We:

  • Work with developers, investors and occupiers to unlock development sites and opportunities
  • Identify suitable business premises or sites and arrange viewings with commercial agents
  • Provide tailored information on skills, industry strengths, the local economy and living in Southampton and the surrounding area
  • Identify grants and funding and provide support with recruitment and training Organise tours showcasing the city’s offer to investors and businesses

If you would like to discover more about our ambitions, the opportunities available and to become a part of Southampton’s success story, please get in touch.

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