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Business South
Issue 11 Winter 2014

A Finger on the Pulse for 2014

HEALTH is set to be high on the agenda in 2014 with providers across the region feeling the impact of a system under pressure.
Thousands of people across the South are employed in the health and social care sector in our hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes and working in the community. They are at the sharp end when it comes to dealing with an increased instance of chronic illness, the effects of obesity, over-reliance on alcohol and an ageing population. Hardly a day passes without health being in the headlines and closer to home the issues aired on the national news are a reality for our health providers. Fiona Dalton, the new CEO at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), may only have been in post a relatively short time but her blog reveals she is acutely aware of the winter pressures. So far I have been Chief Executive here for three weeks and we have been on black alert for bed pressures every one of those weeks. Every week, I have been acutely aware of what this means for our patients - those that come in as emergencies and spend too long waiting to get to a ward, and those that need elective care and whose operations are cancelled. One of the consequences of these pressures is that we are currently failing the Emergency Department four hour target. I am absolutely clear that our objective is safe and high quality care for our patients and the four hour target is one of the useful tests of whether we are achieving this. However it is not the objective in itself, she said. To improve the situation for patients and achieve the four hour target, UHS is creating more beds. Two new wards will open over the next three months and four more intensive care beds will be available this winter to help care for the sickest patients. In our exclusive interview with Ursula Ward, the woman in charge of the 450m budget to run QA Hospital in Portsmouth, she talks about the financial pressures and the innovative ways they are developing to generate more income (see pages 10-11). As well as providing clinical services we already have a pharmacy and manufacturing distribution unit off site which generates 2m a year supplying this hospital and other NHS providers. We are also looking at expanding niche markets and developing selective expertise in areas such as robotic surgery and laparoscopic training centres, she said. With so much focus on health, Business South has decided to host a major conference in 2014 entitled The Health of the Region. Business South Editor, Kate Thompson and Champion Manager Leigh-Sara Timberlake have been meeting with experts from public health, the NHS, care commissioning groups, regional health bodies and private providers to identify the issues we are facing. It has been a fascinating journey so far. We are keen to stage an event that will highlight the health issues of the region and how the business audience can play their role. Weve all heard the headlines about the complex changes in health provision and the issues facing the NHS. We want to clarify what is happening in our region and showcase the areas of expertise we have on our doorstep, explained Kate. A new Health Action Group will be launched at the conference bringing business leaders around the table from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors. >

Welcome to the Winter edition of the Business South magazine giving you an update on the work of Business South, the Champions and news from the region. In this edition we put the spotlight on key sectors in the South including Maritime & Marine, Construction, Healthcare, Arts & Culture and Technology. There are also interviews with Ursula Ward, Chief Executive of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust as well as Sam Hodges, the new CEO and Creative Director of Nuffield Theatre. This edition also includes a special feature relating to the key, high-profile businesswomen in the region.

Welcome

> Chair of the Southampton Health and Wellbeing board and Portfolio holder for Health and Social Care at Southampton City Council, Councillor Dave Shields welcomed the initiative. I am especially taken with the notion that this seeks to involve care providers from the NHS, independent, voluntary and local government sectors as I feel that a forum providing a voice for all local care providers does not really exist at present, he said. Kate explained the aim of the Action Group would be to tackle a number of key projects on an annual basis and provide a forum whereby information can be shared and disseminated to a business audience. Sally Lynskey, CEO of Business South, said: We have been aware for sometime of the growing influence of this sector. QA Hospital is the second largest employer in Portsmouth and in Southampton UHS has 9,500 staff providing services that cost 1.6m a day. Business South is looking forward to championing the health sector, seeing how we can support our health providers and together improve the health of our region, she said.

At a Glance
Provides services to 1.3m people living in Southampton and South Hampshire plus specialist services such as neurosciences, cardiac services and childrens intensive care to more than 3 million people in central southern England.

University of Southampton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust:

The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

Provide health care for the residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch, East Dorset and part of the New Forest with a total population of around 550,000, which rises during the summer months. Some specialist services cover a wider catchment area, including Poole, the Purbecks and South Wiltshire. The Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital is one of the busiest in the UK treating in excess of 132,000 patients each year. Similarly maternity services are responsible for the delivery of around 6,300 births per year, making it one of the

QA Hospital, Portsmouth:

largest maternity services on the south coast.

Rod Jackson Chairman, Business South

Contents
2-5 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20 21 22 23 Business South News Maritime & Marine Development & Construction Healthcare Women on Top Arts & Culture Digital & Technology The Big Interview Education LEP Roundup Event Photo Gallery Upcoming Events

Back row (L-R): Trevor Thorne, Director of Marketing and Communications & Professor John Chudley, Dean of the Maritime and Technology Faculty, Southampton Solent University; Andy Hair, Director Warsash Maritime Academy, Southampton Solent University; Dave Lees, Managing Director, Southampton Airport; Nathan Bailey, Marketing & Communications Manager, Business South; Professor John Millican Co-Chair, Solent Maritime Board Front row: Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business South

Business South
Business South is a business engagement organisation which connects leading employers to drive economic growth in the South. Organisations, known as Champions, influence the agenda and support the work of Business South as together we aim to make the region the best place to work, invest, study, live and enjoy.

Action Groups & Alliances:

Digital Solent, Future Southampton, Olympics Legacy Southampton, Solent Logistics, Solent Maritime, Solent International Business Alliance, Marketing Southampton, Solent India Business Network, Sustainable Solent, Inward Investment, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering.

Business South, Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Ocean Village Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3JZ, T: 0844 225 3130 F: 0844 225 3132 E: info@businesssouth.org @BizSouth facebook.com/BizSouth

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A new partnership between Southampton Solent University and Business South is set to benefit students, graduates, the regions business community and the city. Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy ViceChancellor of Solent University and Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business South, formally recognised the enterprising new partnership at an official signing at the Solent Maritime Conference in October 2013. Through the partnership accord, both Solent and Business South have agreed to an annual action plan that includes: developing a comprehensive understanding of the regional labour market and inward investment opportunities; establishing sector groups that reflect the core and niche industries of the region; and the creation of a collaborative business-facing brokerage service for staff development needs. On signing the partnership agreement, Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business South, said: We are delighted to be formalising our work with Southampton Solent University in this way. We see it as an opportunity to identify new ways we can work together that will benefit the

A New Partnership to Drive the Regions Economy

University and Business South Champions. By working together we can achieve so much more. This is the latest in a series of partnership accords that the university has signed with regional education and business organisations including: B&Q, The Ageas Bowl and Brockenhurst College. Recent reports highlight the important role that universities play in stimulating economic growth. By continuing to work closely with education, industry and business engagement organisations, such as Business South, we aim to help drive economic growth both regionally and nationally, says Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy ViceChancellor of Southampton Solent University Our partnerships with key regional stakeholders enable us to continue to provide innovative, flexible, and professionally-focused courses that produce industry-ready graduates and tailored training programmes that meet industry demand.
Find out more about what this new partnership will mean for business in the region in an exclusive interview with Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southampton

Solent University, on page 20.

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Dorset Conference
Proves to be a Winner
A MOOD of real optimism was generated at the recent Dorset Conference held at AFC Bournemouth and organised by Business South.
The aim of the event was to highlight the huge potential Dorset has to welcome new businesses and develop new ways of working that play to the countys strengths. A wide ranging debate covered everything from the work of the Dorset LEP, major developments taking place in Bournemouth as a result of a multi-million pound public/private partnership, the huge potential for business tourism and the opportunity to build on the regions reputation for producing amazing creative talent. David Ford, Chairman of Digital Dorset, said there was massive potential for Dorset to build a world class reputation by harnessing the creativity coming out of the region. He said there was already a vibrant digital economy with digital agencies taking root and the potential for more film production and post-production to happen in Dorset. Silicon South was a brand he wanted everyone to champion, he said. We want to create a social movement that everyone can be involved in there is no reason why we cant have large corporate brands coming to the region. We will be promoting Dorset as a digital hub and Silicon South will be the means to get our message out to the rest of the world, he said. Chairman of the Dorset LEP Gordon Page, said: We want the word to get out that Dorset is a good place to do business. We need to make Dorset more competitive by supporting existing businesses and welcoming new ones. He said the whole of Dorset would be broadband connected by the end of 2016 and the Dorset LEP was committed to a five year skills plan. Rob Mitchell, Director at AFC Bournemouth, said they were keen to engage with the broader business community and that was why they were happy to become Business South Champions.

Conference Speakers (L-R): David Brook from RNLI, David Ford from Bright Blue Day, Matt Hawkins from C4L, Prof. Matthew Bennett from Bournemouth University, Simon Mewett from C4L, Alex Moss from National Coastal Tourism Academy, Bill Cotton from Bournemouth Borough Council, Tony Lubman from Business South, Rob Mitchell from AFC Bournemouth, Gary Coulson from Business South and Gordon Page from Dorset LEP.

Left: Gordon Page, Chairman, Dorset LEP

We want to unite with business leaders to influence and engage, he said. Bill Cotton, Executive Director for Environment and Economy at Bournemouth Borough Council, highlighted many of the opportunities they were actively exploring. A future focus will be to invest in the seafront and create a better link between the gardens and the pier approach, he said. Duncan Johnson, Director of the Bournemouth Development Company, explained how the public/ private partnership between Bournemouth Borough Council and Morgan Sindall was transforming key sites in the town centre. The groundbreaking asset-backed vehicle they have set up together is designed to unlock 17 development sites the councils contribution is the land and Morgan Sindall have put in the working capital. Bournemouth Council has been really innovative in their approach it is a way for them to use their assets to the maximum and deliver results. This is a model that could be used further afield and Bournemouths expertise could be used further afield, he said. Alex Moss from the Coastal Tourism Academy said there was an opportunity to build on Dorsets reputation as a holiday destination by developing business tourism. A showcase spot was given to David Brook of the RNLI to talk about the new state of the art boat building centre they are establishing in Poole to build lifeboats. This will be a world class facility for building boats and will represent an annual saving of nearly 4m a year for the RNLI, he said. Event sponsor C4Ls MD Matt Hawkins said there was no reason why businesses in Dorset cant compete with London. We have built Dorsets largest co-location centre and we have spent millions building a pipe down into Bournemouth, he said. Professor Matthew Bennett from Bournemouth University said there was a tradition of innovation in Dorset and he was proud to say that Bournemouth University was responsible for 1m a day going into the regional economy. By generating local economic growth that will feed back into the university in the next five to 10 years, he said.

Summing up, Business South board member Gary Coulson from Terence ORourke, said whilst much had been achieved there was still more to do. We should do something about the gap between earnings and the cost of mortgages. I employ graduates and they havent got a hope of buying a home here and that will have an effect on our economy, he said.

As a Business South Champion company headquartered in Dorset, C4L had no hesitation in supporting the event as headline sponsor and were delighted with the networking and promotion opportunities that it delivered. C4L is very active in collaborating with creative groups by donating services, providing discounts for start-up companies and offering sponsorship of awareness-raising events, which firmly cements their status as an ambassador for business success in Dorset. Simon Mewett, CEO said: We embarked on a partnership with Business South because we realise that C4L has a great deal to offer to all businesses and wanted to have a specific focus in assisting those located on our very own doorstep. By promoting our services to the local community, we hope to meet the needs of local businesses by presenting them with the same technical expertise and opportunities previously only available in the larger conurbations of London and Manchester. Dorset is a fantastic place to live to and do business, and we hope our partnership with Business South promotes that there is no longer a digital divide holding back growth and development.
To watch the video on C4Ls newest service:

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Conference Speakers (L-R): Marc Long from Clarke Willmott LLP, Emma Giddy from Ford, Sally Lynskey from Business South, Geoff Glover from Ford, Sarah McCarthy-Fry from Solent LEP, Helen Ives from Peer1 Hosting and Barney Ely from Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hurrah for HR
HR professionals were given a rallying call at a recent conference arranged by Business South.
Top speakers at the HR Conference, which was sponsored by Hays Specialist Recruitment and Clarke Willmott LLP, included: Geoff Glover, HR Manager & Emma Giddy, Senior Employee Relations Officer of Ford Motor Company Helen Ives, PEER1 Hostings Director of People Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Chair of the Solent Employment and Skills Board of the Solent LEP Geoff Glover challenged those working in HR to seize the opportunities that are available outside their organisations. Barney Ely, Director of Hays Human Resources, said: There is a real opportunity for HR professionals. In recent times we have all been inward focused but now it is up to us to realise the opportunities for innovation and growth. Sarah McCarthy-Fry discussed how the Solent LEP is focusing on training a future workforce to benefit businesses and detailed what is required from the business community to make that happen. Ksenia Zheltoukhova from CIPD outlined the results from their Talent and Resource Planning Survey, while Kate Gardner, a partner at Clarke Wilmott LLP took delegates through the finer points of the Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act. Sally Lynskey, CEO of Business South, said: We were fortunate to have a really good line-up of speakers for our conference. Being able to listen to the likes of Geoff Glover and Helen Ives is really inspirational. It would be great now to see how we can move forward with the information we have gained.

There is a real opportunity for HR professionals. In recent times we have all been inward focused but now it is up to us to realise the opportunities for innovation and growth.

Being able to listen to the likes of Geoff Glover and Helen Ives is really inspirational.
Right: Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Chair of the Employment & Skills Board, Solent LEP

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Directors Forum Dispels New Forest Myths

IF YOU thought the New Forest was all about ponies, pannage and restrictive planning rules, you couldnt be further from the truth.
It turns out the New Forest is home to more registered businesses than Portsmouth or Southampton and 90 per cent of planning applications get the go ahead. Champions got a clearer picture of what is happening in the New Forest at the recent Directors Forum dinner held at the majestic Rhinefield House Hotel near Brockenhurst. Guests were welcomed by Mandy Walker from Rhinefield House and Russell Bowman, Managing Director from sponsors of the evening Beaulieu. Alison Barnes, Chief Executive of the New Forest National Park Authority, stressed the New Forest was very much open for business. It is not set in aspic, it is a living and working forest. There are 2,530 businesses in the Forest, we have low-unemployment and a highly skilled workforce. Tourism is a key thing for us but we dont want to kill the goose that lays the golden egg at
Above (L-R): Dave Yates from New Forest District Council, Alison Barnes from New Forest National Park, Chris Cundy from Business South, Mandy Walker from Handpicked Hotels, Rob Dunford from Totton College, Leigh-Sara from Business South and Russell Bowman from Beaulieu.

the same time, she said. Dave Yates, Chief Executive of New Forest District Council explained the New Forest is served by two Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Solent and Enterprise M3. He was keen to challenge misconceptions about the New Forest. More people live in the New Forest than live in Bournemouth and a lot more than there are in Poole. We have more registered businesses than there are in Portsmouth or even Southampton. We are very keen to work with partners and to do our bit to support growth, he said. Assistant Principal at Totton College, Rob Dunford, shared the vision for Enterprise 4 Totton. The aim is to promote Totton as a great place to do business and the college hopes to retain local talent in the area by providing employees with the skills businesses in Totton require. And he revealed Totton was set to become Business Souths first town champion.

Lets Put Totton on the Map

A MAJOR move is underway to put Totton on the map as a great place for talented go-getters to start their businesses.
Enterprise for Totton is just getting off the ground and a number of initiatives are planned for 2014. Rob Dunford Assistant Principal at Totton College said: Enterprise 4 Totton will show Totton is a good place to do business, to grow your business and to attract business. We are working with key employers such as Meachers and major organisations such as Rotary and Business South, he said. In Aprils edition of the Business South magazine we will have a feature looking at the work being done to reinvent Totton.

Champion Programme Continues to Grow in the South

Champions represent a diverse cross-section of business and provide a powerful forum for debate, generating ideas and project initiatives for the benefit of the South central region.

Could you be a Champion of the region?

Above: Bill Cotton from Bournemouth Borough Council presented with a Champion plaque by Geoff Paterson from Business South

leigh@businesssouth.org or call 0844 225 3130.

Find out how you can help to make the region a world-class location in which to work, invest, study, live and enjoy, contact Leigh-Sara Timberlake by emailing

We welcome the New Champions:

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Major Maritime Conference Helps to Steer Priorities for Solent Maritime Board
Opportunities identified by some of the top global names in the marine and maritime sector will help to shape future strategy for the Solent Maritime Board.
Speakers from global maritime brands based in Southampton such as Lloyds Register, Carnival UK, and the National Oceanography Centre highlighted the strengths of the region, while Jonathan Williams, CEO of Marine South East, led the second half of the packed conference programme looking at future opportunities for the sector. Co-chair of the Solent Maritime Board, John Millican, said the ideas raised at the conference would be amongst those to be discussed at the next meeting of the Board, when the main item on the agenda would be its strategic plan for the next three to five years. The conference was a great success with an impressive line up of speakers and some very considered and thoughtful contributions from the audience.
Above (L-R): Steve Sharp, Grant Thornton; Ian Shepherd, Solent Maritime Board; Jonathan Williams, Marine South East; Kevin Forshaw, University of Southampton; Geraint West, National Oceanography Centre; John Millican, Solent Maritime Board; Paul Winter, Red Funnel Group; Denise Edghill, Southampton City Council; Capt. Julian Burr, Lloyds Register

The Solent maritime sector is so large and diverse its not possible to do justice to all of it in a single event, so the next conference will aim to build on this years success by using the same format to look at some other aspects of maritime business that we did not include this time. It will also be an opportunity for the Solent Maritime Board to report back on the work it has done in its first full year of operation. Iain Shepherd, co-chair of the Solent Maritime Board, said that with so much focus on the importance of the marine and maritime sector, it was critical for the Solent Maritime Board to lead the input from the business point of view. The Solent LEP and a number of local authorities are prioritising the importance of marine and

maritime to the local economy. With investment coming to support marine and maritime, we want to ensure it meets the needs of business and that is what will aim to achieve with our strategic plan, he said. Business Change Manager for Lloyds Register Global Technology Centre, Capt. Julian Burr, outlined the importance of their move to Southampton and explained they had looked at other cities in the UK before choosing Southampton. We are going to be working with the University of Southampton at our new site they have a strong enterprise culture and can deliver on a commercial basis, he said.

Studio School Opens its Doors

A NEW school with strong links to local employers has successfully opened its doors to young people in Southampton.
Sixty-eight students were among the first cohort of youngsters aged from 14-19 to take up places at the new Southampton Studio School. The Studio School is a new concept in education, pioneering a bold approach to learning which includes teaching through enterprise projects and real work. This approach ensures students learning is rooted in the real world and helps them to develop the skills they need to flourish in life. Working closely with local employers, Studio Schools offer a range of academic and vocational qualifications including GCSEs in English, maths and science, as well as paid work placements linked directly to employment opportunities in the local area. One of the local employers working closely with Southampton Studio School is Meachers Global Logistics. Commercial Director, Gary Whittle, said: We are supporting Southampton Studio School because it is a growing challenge to encourage new talent into the industry. Work experience and partnering with education provides a great opportunity for young people to understand that our business is far more than just moving & storing boxes. As a company, we are committed to recruiting the best people for the job, but also developing and training those who want to build a career in logistics. By working closely with employers from a young age, Studio School pupils will gain a much broader range of employability and life skills, putting them in a competitive position to go on to university, further training and into employment. Principal Christian Down, said: Our school curriculum strongly reflects the interest and involvement of key local employers providing inspirational stimulation and real-life challenge. Outstanding schools are supportive and we pride ourselves on knowing all of our young people, ensuring they are each linked to a highly trained and effective personal coach team. Among the employers backing the school are: Associated British Ports Business South Capita Carswell Gould Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance Meachers Global Logistics Southampton NHS Trust Trimline Ltd

Southampton Studio School opened its doors in September

At the core of our school is a belief in personalising the learning experiences of all of our young people and we actively seek to remove barriers to learning through our innovative, flexible and stimulating curriculum.

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Europes Busiest Cruise Port Brings More Opportunities for the Region

Champion News-in-Brief
Solent LEP Announces a 14 million Funding Package to Help Mitigate Shipbuilding Loss
Following the disappointing news that shipbuilding operations at Portsmouth Naval Base will cease in the second half of 2014, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has acted quickly to launch a 14m package of support to mitigate the impact of this decision on the Solent economy. The 4.7m Solent Futures support fund for businesses in the shipbuilding supply chain is already up and running. It is designed to help businesses restructure to support the maintenance of the two aircraft carriers, which are to be based in Portsmouth. A further 3m in the latest round of the Growing Places Fund will also now be encouraging bids from affected businesses that are looking to protect jobs or are seeking financial support to take forward research and development, new innovations or the application of lean manufacturing techniques in the advanced manufacturing sector. The LEP is also finalising detail on additional funding initiatives in the region of 7m.

Above: P&O Cruises Britannia will launch in March 2015 and will increase their total fleet capacity by 25%

Southampton can capitalise further on its position as the capital of the Northern European Cruise Industry, says Steven Young, Head of Port Operations and Services for Carnival UK.
With 20m cruise passengers a year now enjoying holidays on the water, Steven said the cruise industry had continued to grow despite the economic downturn. P&O Cruises new ship Britannia is scheduled to arrive in spring 2015 and Southampton will play host to the largest ship built exclusively for Britain, said Steven, who is responsible for Port and Agency relationships worldwide for both P&O Cruises and Cunard Lines. Speaking at the Solent Maritime Conference, he told delegates gathered at the National Oceanography Centre, the city already benefitted from the many jobs and supply chain opportunities

that came from the cruise industry. He said up to 2,000 tonnes of stores are moved on a weekly basis to supply the cruise ships and Southampton firm Meachers Global Logistics play a key role in making sure supplies are always where they are needed. Southampton is already recognised as the busiest port in Europe according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association. It is estimated that more than 11,000 jobs across the South-East of England are supported by the port and each cruise ship turnaround is estimated to contribute around 2.5 million to the local economy. With transit calls by the German cruise line Aida developing, Steven said there was a major opportunity for local tourism. Up to 200,000 German tourists are expected to arrive in Southampton. There are opportunities for German speaking guides and activities like cycle hire. The pre and post cruise packages including hotel stays are also an area where Southampton can add value with 1.7m passengers this year alone. There are many opportunities and there is a need for a local partnership to allow for focus, he said.

EPOCH Making Toys Limited Appoints Import Services as Logistics Partner

EPOCH Making Toys Limited has recently announced the opening of its new UK & Eire operation and appoints Import Services of Southampton as its supply chain logistics partner. The new logistics partnership will be operational from January 1st 2014 in time to support the launch of Epoch Making Toys Limited, as it assumes distribution, sales & marketing of the Epoch brands, including the iconic Sylvanian Families.

Carswell Gould Produces Memento of Ports 175th birthday

When the Port of Southampton wanted to commemorate 175 years of rich history, it turned to the regions leading communications agency Carswell Gould. The award winning team at Carswell Gould produced the landmark 96-page hardback book detailing the incredible history of the countrys most important port. Starting with the famous painting of the laying of the foundation stone and running through the early days of the port, classic liners to modern giants as well as the ports role in various conflicts, the book is a unique pictorial record.apprentices.

At a Glance Steven Young

Stevens career spans over 30 years in the Ports and Marine industries having also worked as Harbour Master and Port Manager in a number of international ports, including Deputy Port Director at the Port of Southampton in the UK and Executive General Manager for Sydney Ports Corporation in Australia. A Master Mariner, Steven started his career with P&O Princess before moving ashore in the early 1990s to further a career in port management.

PSP Scores with World Cup Boats Deal in South Africa Team
Luxury yachts, international wine shipping deals and a contract to transport football shaped boats to the Brazil World Cup. These are just some of the deals global logistics company PSP is aiming to secure thanks to its sponsorship of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The Hampshire based logistics specialist has aimed to add 1m to its turnover by using the race to create new business opportunities. The Cape Town visit of the race saw PSP secure a new South African partner and unlock a series of new business connections.

Above: Steven Young, Director of Port Operations, Carnival UK

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Champion News-in-Brief
Southampton is Second Highest Ranking English City for Good Growth
New figures show that Southampton is the second highest ranking city in England for good growth, based on the Good Growth Index 2013, beaten only by Reading/ Bracknell. The Good Growth Index (produced by PwC and think tank Demos) compared 39 UK cities, ranking them based upon a variety of criteria, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but also considering characteristics identified by the public and business as key to economic success and wellbeing, of jobs, health, income and skills. Above average cities for good growth perform well on the job, income and skills measures in the report. Southampton showed the most improvement of any other city, between 2012 and 2013, featuring fourth overall within the UK (Aberdeen and Edinburgh ranked second and third) this year.

New research from national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hamptons (LSH) residential development team has revealed that 41% of the housing sector in the South feels the government is not doing enough to support the delivery of new housing. The LSH Residential Development Survey 2013 focused on identifying measures that could be implemented to increase housing supply, and looked at the views of the UKs leading house builders, investors, developers, landowners, professional services and public sector bodies.

Government Must do More on Residential Development, Says LSH

Above (L-R): Glen ONion from Barratt David Wilson Homes; James Prowse from Futures Southampton Group; Dawn Baxendale from Southampton City Council; Cllr Simon Letts from Southampton City Council; Sally Lynskey from Business South; Richard McCarthy from Capita and Allan Gordon from Bouygues UK

Briefing Has Focus on Major Developments in the Region

BUSINESS leaders had the opportunity to meet the council team leading the transformation of Southampton and hear about developments from major names in construction at the recent breakfast briefing.
Leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Simon Letts, said he described Southampton as a city of opportunity. He said the signing of the City Deal between government and the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton was a significant milestone. City Deal will enable us to regenerate key sites and the funding for skills will be a really important part of that process, he said. Dawn Baxendale, CEO of Southampton City Council, told the packed briefing at the De Vere New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath, there are currently 22 cranes in the sky in Southampton a visible indicator the city is a focus for development. Her presentation covered everything from the success of Southampton Football Club in the Premier League to work starting on the new Arts Complex in the Cultural Quarter. Taking the city region to the next level requires the buy-in of businesses and partnerships, she said. It is time for you as individual companies to step up to the mark. We need to be ambitious for Southampton and talk the city up. We are building relationships all the time and business genuinely has a role to play, she said. Capitas Executive Director for Central
Above: Richard McCarthy, Executive Director for Central Government from Capita

13% Jump in UK Turnover Keeps Savills Number One Status Firmly in Place
Savills has retained its UK number one position in leading trade publication Estates Gazettes annual Top Agents Survey, published in October. The firms 13% increase in UK turnover from 352.3 million in 2012 (based on 2011 financial year end) to 399.1 million in 2013 (based on 2012 financial year end) made it a clear leader ahead of Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE and Knight Frank who were placed second, third and fourth respectively. Mark Ridley, Chief Executive of Savills UK, comments: This is once again a fantastic result, particularly in securing the top position by such a significant margin against our competitors. This further underlines our diversified business model and strategic growth over the last 12 months as well as the continued dedication and commitment from our staff.

Russell-Cotes Refurbishment Unearths Secrets from the Past

Remnants of the past were unearthed by a Dorset construction company during the refurbishment of the Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth. Greendale Construction Limited didnt expect to come across such fascinating glimpses into the lives of the Victorian plumbers and carpenters who had worked on the building during its original construction between 1897-1901, but, during the renewal of the lead sheet roof, names and dates were found inscribed in the wood under the lead, most notably, Harry, who, it transpired, was an apprentice carpenter to his father, Issac, and had lived in Shelley Road, Boscombe. Another inscription revealed other workers were plumbers to her majesty, 1899.

Government, Richard McCarthy, had another city vision for Southampton to aspire to. Richard, who studied in Southampton in the 70s and was a top civil servant helping to introduce Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) before joining Capita, proposed aspiring to become the next San Francisco. He made a plea for Southampton to embrace a few more buildings with scale and to be more daring with density. Glen ONion, Finance Manager of Barratt David Wilson Homes talked about housing developments his company is getting off the ground and the boost from the Governments initiative to help house buyers. Allan Gordon, Preconstruction Director of Bouygues UK highlighted that as well as being responsible for major landmark buildings currently under construction in Southampton, they were also involved in the new Southampton Football Club training facility. It has been a fascinating project to be involved in, he said.

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City Deal will Unlock Major Developments Along the Solent

Spotlight

on the Key Development Sites

Above: Artist impression of Watermar k WestQuay, image courtesy of Hammerson plc

Watermark WestQuay
A critical industry for Southamptons maritime sector is the growing international cruise industry, with more than 400 ships expected to dock in Southampton in 2013. This will provide approximately 1bn to the local economy; a 200% increase in passenger numbers in the last 10 years, with further growth expected. This provides a significant opportunity to improve the attractiveness of the city to visitors, which can be found in the stalled 49,000 square metre Watermark WestQuay development. This 97m mixed-use scheme will be delivered in two phases. The first phase comprises a landmark cinema building, up to 15 restaurants, additional retail space and newly-created public space in front of the citys historic walls creating 500 new permanent jobs. The second phase has the potential to include a residential tower, a hotel, flexible office space, restaurants and additional public space.

PORTSMOUTH and Southamptons historic City Deal is set to bring millions in public and private sector investment into the Solent area and create more than 17,000 jobs.
It is particularly aimed at the areas maritime, marine and advanced manufacturing sectors. It will also: help 1,000 long-term unemployed people get back to work support workers recently made redundant help equip workers with the skills employers need help tackle youth unemployment support small and medium-sized businesses, as the area is more dependent on large employers than many other parts of the UK unlock major development sites at Tipner/ Horsea Island in Portsmouth, and at Watermark West Quay in Southampton. Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: This deal is a historic one. It is about the economic future of

people in Portsmouth, Southampton, and the whole of the Solent area. We had to come up with a strong plan that the government felt was viable, and in return we have been given the ability to cut through red tape. This deal has been in development for almost a year and is about the medium-term future. It is not a here-and-now response to the end of shipbuilding in the city, although it does contain some help for recently-redundant workers. The shipbuilding decision is a separate issue that we are challenging the government on. If we cant reverse the decision, then we need a proper package of immediate help to lessen that blow. Councillor Simon Letts, Leader of Southampton City Council, said: This City Deal brings together key partners across councils, business and education, to create a scheme that truly works on a local level for Southampton, Portsmouth and the wider Solent area; to support our residents and businesses, and ultimately the future of our local economy. It will enable us to unlock the development potential of a key City Centre Master Plan project site, as well as giving us the opportunity to support our residents; offering them the right training for the right jobs, which in turn supports local businesses to be better equipped and more efficient to meet their future aspirations, and bring greater economic benefit to the Solent area.

Above: Aerial view of the Tipner site

Tipner /Horsea Island

Making land at Tipner and Horsea Island in Portsmouth available for development will eventually provide 2,370 new homes and more than 3,700 permanent jobs. Portsmouth City Council has already invested 24m in infrastructure in the Tipner/ Horsea Island area to support current and future development. This includes the building of a new motorway junction, which provides access between the motorway and Tipner East, Tipner West and a Ministry of Defence firing range. This work will be completed in March 2014. Housebuilding will also begin at Tipner East in 2014/15. Parts of the Tipner/Horsea Island area currently cannot be developed because of obstacles such as multiple land ownership, land that needs cleaning up, or a lack of infrastructure. The City Deal will transfer land from the Ministry of Defence to Portsmouth City Council and enable roads and other infrastructure to be built.

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Above: The Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth

Ursula Takes a Caring Approach to Running a Multi-Million Pound Life-Saving Business

URSULA Ward started her career as a research nurse and now she is running the tenth largest hospital in the UK with an annual budget of 450m.
Being in charge of Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth for the past 10 years (she is one of the longest serving NHS CEOs in the country), Ursula has steered the organisation through a major consolidation that saw three hospitals combine under one roof (Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, St Marys Hospital in Portsmouth and Royal Hospital Haslar in Gosport) and a 265m redevelopment paid for with a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. Managing the transformation and new-build, while maintaining services, keeping staff happy and saving lives on the same site, has been one of her greatest achievements to date. The new-build has to be my proudest achievement. We have built a great facility where people can be cared for and the staff had a major say in how the building was laid out and the look and feel of it she said. The second largest employer in Portsmouth, Queen Alexandra hospital has a staff base of 7,000 people in total. On the frontline, 300 medical staff are drawn from the combined services of the Army, Navy and RAF, while 932 are employed by Carillion looking after the fabric of the buildings cleaning, catering and portering. Ursula is closely involved in NHS appointments and interviews all consultants wanting to work at the hospital. To an outsider it might seem a complex arrangement but Ursula sees it as the answer to running a modern day hospital and meeting the growing health needs of the Portsmouth region. Having military personnel working alongside NHS staff brings more benefits than challenges, explained Ursula.We are the largest Ministry of Defence Hospital in the country and five per cent of our workforce are MoD. There are major benefits to be had from having MoD personnel in key roles. We have one of the biggest emergency departments on the south coast. The hospital offers a full range of general specialist and tertiary services. Our military staff offer good clinical expertise and experience and they tend to be really strong on leadership too, she said. Under the terms of the PFI that paid for the transformation of Queen Alexandra Hospital, 44m must be paid back every year over the next 31 years an eye-watering 120,000 a day.While there is some controversy around the PFI, Ursula was clear about the options. We needed a new hospital and there was no other game in town. It was PFI or nothing and I would stand by the decision to do what we did. The annual payment of 44m is index linked and represents 10 per cent of our turnover which is manageable, for some hospitals it is 15 or 20 per cent. If we had built the hospital using traditional funding it would have made a difference of around 6m-7m which isnt huge on a turnover of this size. An advantage of the PFI is the facilities management. Carillion must maintain the fabric of the hospital as you see it today, while other hospitals are facing a growing backlog of maintenance, she said. Ensuring those payments can be met for the foreseeable future means Ursula and her management team must come up with ever more ingenious ways to build the Queen Alexandra business. The payments dont go away and we are going to have to grow our business to meet those demands. As well as providing clinical services we already have a pharmacy and manufacturing distribution unit off site which generates 2m a year supplying this hospital and other NHS providers.

We are also looking at expanding niche markets & developing selective expertise in areas such as robotic surgery and laparoscopic training She said. centres.

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Beyond the Boardroom About Ursula

A petite powerhouse with an engaging Irish brogue, Ursula has proudly brought a touch of femininity to the boardroom.
A pair of sparkly court shoes with towering stiletto heels are to be seen in a corner of the office close to the ceremonial spades used to mark milestones in the new build project on the hospital site. Her quick humour and salty language are legendary in the hospital. While to some she may seem intimidating, there is no denying how much she cares about the important role she has at Queen Alexandra, but she doesnt take herself too seriously. Each Christmas, the hospital staff put on an outrageous review and they take the opportunity to poke fun at their CEO by drawing attention to the highlights she favours in her hair and her liberal use of Clarins beauty products. A grandmother and step-mother to two adult children, she became a mother herself for the first time at the age of 43.

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Care UK Moves up the Ranking in National Business League Table
Care UK has been unveiled as the highest ranking health and social care organisation included the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table of Britains leading mid-market private companies. Last year Care UK was ranked 36 but, on the list published in the Sunday Times in November, it now ranks number 22. The new ranking puts Care UK ahead of other well-know household names such as the Priory Group, Selfridges and the RAC.

Southampton Clinicians launch leading-edge Childrens Eye Centre

Clinicians and researchers at Southamptons university hospitals have developed a leading-edge treatment and research centre for children with eye problems. The paediatric ophthalmology clinic, based at Southampton General Hospitals eye unit, is the first in the region to offer a complete range of services following the addition of dedicated childrens cataract and eye movement clinics, as well as research into a variety of genetic eye disorders affecting children and babies. Staff now see patients ranging from birth to 18 years old and treat everything from complex squint and lazy eye problems, to congenital cataracts, eye movement disorders and inherited genetic conditions.

... there is no denying how much she cares about the important role she has at Queen Alexandra...

Surgeon Calls for Direct Public Engagement to be at Centre of NHS Transparency

One of the UKs top surgeons has called for annual public events to become a requirement for all clinicians in the NHS. Mr Tim Underwood, a consultant oesophageal surgeon at Southampton General Hospital, said giving members of the public a chance to see the person behind the scrubs and the gloves was the only way to ensure absolute transparency. He spoke ahead of his first audience with... event, Surgeon, which took place at Winchester Discovery Centre in November and gave an insight into his training, career highs and research - but also human error in the operating theatre.

Helping to Care for Breast Cancer Patients in their Own Homes

Pioneering research by the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton that could transform the care of cancer patients or people with infections in their own homes has received a significant grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Senior Research Fellow Dr Collin Sones and Professor Rob Eason are working with colleagues from Medicine and the Institute of Life Sciences Dr Spiros Garbis, Professor Peter Smith and Professor Saul Faust - to develop laser-printed paper-based sensors that can be used to detect biomarkers in cancer patients and see how they are responding to their chemotherapy treatment. The team has been awarded over 230,000 EPSRC funding to explore whether Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) printing of biological materials can be used to develop the sensor device on paper.

Above: Ursula Ward, Chief Executive of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

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Women on Top
SOUTHAMPTON is blazing a trail when it comes to having women at the helm and experts agree it could be really good for the city.
own and others actions they think more accurately about the resources needed to accomplish a given outcome. Gill Gould established integrated marketing communications agency, Carswell Gould, in Southampton 20 years ago and has played an active role in the citys business scene ever since. Her agency has grown over the last two decades and consists of experts in each area of marketing communications, carrying out work for the likes of The Womens Prize for Fiction, GORE-TEX and Baileys. She said: Im a great believer in developing the next generation of business leaders and whats promising about Southampton is that, with so many women in senior roles, we are sending a message to young girls that you can reach the top. Its important to inspire the youth. Leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Simon Letts, said he personally welcomed having more women in prominent roles in the city. You get better outcomes when you have both men and women in senior positions, they bring different perspectives and different life experiences. With more than half the university population being female, its about time we had a more even representation with more women in positions of power, he said. Dr Pauline Leonard, Professor of Sociology at the University of Southampton said the city should shout about its top women. Southampton as a city has a lot to recommend itself as a forward-looking and very diverse place. The fact it has a number of women in senior positions makes Southampton quite an outward looking European city, said Professor Leonard, who is a co-director of the Work Futures Research Centre in Southampton. With women having a major say in everything from media to education and hospitals, Professor Leonard said there was much to be applauded. They are great role models and prove it is possible to aim for senior leadership positions. Its also important for boys and young men to see they havent got an automatic route to the top and there is an equality of opportunity in Southampton, she said. A recent study by catering services firm Sodexo revealed it made business sense to have women in positions of influence because firms which employ higher numbers of female executives make more money. Evidence shows women: build better teams theyre more liked and respected as managers they tend to be able to combine intuitive and logical thinking more seamlessly theyre more aware of the implications of their

With more than half the university population being female, its about time we had a more even representation with more women in positions of power

Southamptons Women on Top

CEO of Southampton City Council Dawn Baxendale
Dawn Baxendale has had an impressive 20 year career in local government. Starting with a fasttrack management scheme with the European Commission, in Brussels, shes worked the length of the country, from Doncaster and Wigan, to the IOW, Portsmouth and Havant.

Director General of Ordnance Survey Vanessa Lawrence

Vanessa is the Director General and Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey, Great Britains national mapping authority. Vanessa is the adviser to the British Government on mapping, surveying and geographic information. She received her business training from the publishing company Pearson plc. Prior to joining Ordnance Survey, Vanessa held senior positions at Autodesk Inc.

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Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, University of Southampton

Professor Dame Wendy Hall

Managing Director of Newsquest Amanda Davison-Young

Amanda was formerly head of the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, as Managing Director of East Midlands Newspapers, and Managing Director at Bury Free Press and associated titles. She has a Masters degree in business administration and has also lectured in business and accounting at University Centre Peterborough and Peterborough Regional College.

Recently named as the second most influential woman in UK IT in a poll published in Computer Weekly, Dame Wendy was one of the first computer scientists to undertake serious research in multimedia and hypermedia, she has been at its forefront ever since. The influence of her work has been significant in many areas including digital libraries, the development of the Semantic Web, and the emerging research discipline of Web Science.

CEO of University Hospitals Trust Fiona Dalton

Fiona Dalton, former deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), spent four years at the trust as director of strategy and business development before moving to GOSH in 2008. Ms Dalton joined the NHS management training scheme after graduating from Oxford University with a degree in human sciences and began her career in hospital management at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust in 1996.

CEO of NHS Solent Dr Ros Tolcher

Dr Ros Tolcher was appointed to lead Solent NHS Trust from its creation on 1 April 2011. As CEO of the Trust she is responsible for ensuring that the Trust meets its statutory and service obligations, and works effectively with the local authorities and other partner agencies. Ros trained as a doctor in Southampton, qualifying in 1985.

Regional Partnership Director at Capita Steph Coward

Steph is the Partnership Director for the Strategic Partnership Capita Business Services has with Southampton City Council. She has worked for Capita, the UKs leading business process outsourcing company for 10 years. She is responsible for the Partnership, and manages a business which is worth around 30M per year to Capita. It is one of Capitas largest pubic sector contracts. Capita provide the Council with 11 outsourced services including HR Pay, IT, Customer Services, Property Services, Revenue and Benefits processing, Procurement and Learning and Development services.

Principal at Southampton City College Sarah Stannard

Sarah Stannard comes from a business background, which included high level roles with IBM Business Consulting Services, PwC and the UK Chip and PIN Programme. Prior to coming to City College she was vice principal at Chichester College where she worked for the last six years. With key responsibilities for marketing and business development at the 44m turnover college, she successfully led the growth of its apprenticeship delivery.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Above (L-R): Michael Longhurst, Blanche McIntyre, Natalie Abrahami, Sam Hodges, Tom Scutt, Adam Brace from the Nuffield Theatre Credit: Paul Stead

All the Worlds a Stage

Above: Sam Hodges CEO and Creative Director at Nuffield Theatre Credit: James Newell SAM Hodges first programme for Nuffield is a good indicator of where he wants to take the theatre in the next couple of years. This spring there will be the opportunity to see all nine plays from Noel Cowards collection Tonight at 8.30 for the first time in the UK since 1936 (twice a week audiences are being invited to gorge on the dramatic delights of Coward by watching the whole lot back to back with lunch, dinner and cocktails). And Nuffield will be helping Southampton to celebrate 50 years of being a city with an innovative performance in the Cultural Quarter. Acknowledging the passion evoked by Southampton Football Club, Nuffield will be developing an ambitious project that will become a new play about the Saints and it will be the fans and players who will help to shape the action. The new Creative and Executive Director has certainly hit the ground running. He is bringing his West End experience to the city as well as a fiveyear stint running the HighTide Festival Theatre. Speaking to him in the theatres cafe bar (which will also be getting a revamp), its interesting to note that Sam has spent the first few weeks in post carefully listening to what people have to say about the theatre and what they would like it to become. Ive been having conversations with everyone from the City Council to people who live round the corner and have been coming here for years. What has struck me is the passion that people have for the city and this theatre, he said. As well as being the citys 50th birthday, 2014 will also see Nuffield celebrate its half century milestone. Sam is keen to showcase the innovation and vibrancy of the city and has assembled a talented team of associates to help him take the theatre to the next level. In his welcome notes for the spring programme, he spells out his ambition and the creative synergy he sees with the university and the city beyond. Southampton is already world-class in many fields, from science to football. I want theatre to be recognized in the same league, developing a culture of excellence that builds on what the city already has. The University of Southampton is world-leading in biomedical science and engineering amongst other things. It feels apt to be kicking off 2014 with a play interrogating the ethics of science, A Number by Caryl Churchill, a modern classic written at the height of the genetic engineering furor of the last decade, he said. Critically he will be taking the creative process beyond the confines of the theatre building to shine a light on the ground-breaking work going on in the city. Were throwing a group of talented theatremakers from different backgrounds, playwright Ella Hickson, fresh from writing the RSCs new Christmas show, video designers 59 Productions, the geniuses behind War Horse and the Olympics Opening Ceremony, amongst others, into a room with hepatologists, hip surgeons, and geriatric clinicians to see what happens. Its about the fact that behind closed doors, tucked away in laboratories and clinics across the city, some of the worlds leading research is taking place and if we can find a way of talking about it, of engaging the wider public with it, we get to tell some of the most fascinating, relevant and urgent stories around, he said. Sam is especially keen to embrace the business community and explore how he can work with them too. I am interested in seeing how we can work directly with business and in the next fortnight Ive got ten meetings set up with businesses in the city to explore opportunities, he said. Its so important for us to recognise the importance of the citys cultural offer. It can make the difference between a company deciding to relocate to Southampton or going elsewhere. We recognise that and want to be at the heart of developing that cultural promise, he said.

Southamptons cultural offer is key to future prosperity - the Nuffield Theatres new Creative and Executive Director Sam Hodges discusses how he plans to raise the curtain on a new theatrical chapter for the city.

Above: The Cast and Creative Team from The Nutcracker

Check out the Nuffield programme at www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

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Work Begins on New Arts Complex Scheme in Southamptons Cultural Quarter

Above: The Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth

Portsmouth Pyramids Centre being run by Bournemouth Champion BH Live

BUSINESS leaders from Portsmouth were invited by new operators BH Live to find out more about what the future holds for Portsmouths largest entertainment complex, the Pyramids. The leisure and cultural trust has built a reputation in Bournemouth running venues such as the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion as well as leisure centres in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council. Now the Business South Champions have come along the coast to Southsea to run the Pyramids Centre. Mike Lyons, BH Live Director of Leisure Facilities and Pyramids, Portsmouth, said the aim was to get more people using the pools, gym and leisure facilities. We need to get more people, more active, more often and to do that we have to engage with them and show them what we have on offer. The location is perfect, we just need more regular footfall, he said. Mr Lyons said they would be investing in the building and they would be looking to work with local partners to ensure the future of the Pyramids at the heart of the local community.

Above: Artist impression of the New Arts Complex in Southampton Credit: CZWG Grosvenor Developments Ltd has awarded the construction contract for the new city centre arts complex project, which it is undertaking in partnership with Southampton City Council, to McLaren Construction Ltd. The works began in November, of the arts complex, seven retail units and 38 apartments. To celebrate the start of construction, a ground-breaking ceremony took place, where The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Ivan White, put a spade in the ground and officially commenced the building of the hugely anticipated arts complex scheme, overlooking Guildhall Square. The ceremony officially marked the handover of the site to Grosvenor and McLaren by Southampton City Council. The retail and residential elements are scheduled to open in spring 2015 and, following a 12 month fit out programme, the arts complex is due to open in 2016. The 40 million scheme will provide over 300 direct jobs and is expected to bring 750,000 visitors to the city every year. The completed arts complex will incorporate City Eye, the University of Southamptons John Hansard Gallery and a multi-purpose performing arts centre with two flexible performance spaces and a dance studio. Arts Council England awarded Southampton City Council 7.3 million towards the scheme as part of its National Lottery-funded Capital programme. Councillor Simon Letts, Leader of Southampton City Council said: I am delighted that work will soon commence on this fantastic project in the heart of our growing Cultural Quarter. The arts complex will provide residents and visitors to the city with a truly world class facility and help establish Southampton as a leading cultural centre. I am really pleased to see work start on one of the seven VIP projects in our City Centre Master Plan which aims to bring 24,000 new jobs, 5,000 new homes, and 3 billion of investment into the city by 2030.

Above: The Mayor of Southampton, Cllr Ivan White takes part in the groundbreaking ceremony in November to get work underway on the site

Status Quo bassist John Rhino They captured the imagination Edwards was among the 200-strong of everyone in Southampton audience and he paid 4,000 for during the summer and in Enrhinomental. October at a glittering auction, Auctioneer Mike Osman ensured the Go! Rhino Sculptures tugged there was plenty fun to help the bids at the heart strings helping to roll in joking with the audience that raise 124,700 for good causes. successful bidders would have to put Thirty-seven eye-catching artworks the roof down on their cars to get went under the hammer and there the colourful creatures home. was stiff competition to snap up one Money raised will be divided of the iconic beasts. between Marwell conservation Estimates of 2,000 per rhino projects, Wessex Heartbeat High quickly went by the wayside as the 5 Appeal and the Rose Road Marwell Wildlife public art exhibition Association. Business South came to a tantalising close. supported Marwell Wildlife to link The most expensive Rhino was up with partners and businesses Flossy dressed as a dental nurse across the city, for what was proved and she made 9,000. Business to be a hugely successful and Souths Rhino, named Rudy, memorable event for Southampton Above: The new Arcadia room 2,250. at the Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel auctioned for a fantastic in aid of a great cause.

Go! Rhinos are Auctioned at Marwell Wildlife

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Silicon South More than just a Digital Dream...

WHEN David Ford unveiled his vision for Silicon South at the recent Dorset Conference organised by Business South, he said there was an opportunity to work with creative minds across the region.
While the focus so far has been on Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, David said he was very open to people driving the agenda around us. The plan is to have Silicon South as a marketing programme targeting the rest of the world, he said. So in the future if Amazon were looking for a new base, they might choose either Hampshire or Dorset the important element was they were choosing the South. Silicon South was a brand he wanted everyone to champion, he said. We want to create a social movement that everyone can be involved in there is no reason why we cant have large corporate brands coming to the region. We will be promoting Dorset as a digital hub and Silicon South will be the means to get our message out to the rest of the world, he said. Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch already have a thriving creative and digital economy and leading businesses, entrepreneurs and MPs have signed up to a manifesto to help grow the local creative and digital sector.

Above: David Ford, CEO of Bright Blue Day speaking at the Business South Dorset Conference in November

Digital Action Group will be Leading the Conversation in 2014

A NEW Chairman will be helping to focus the activity of the Business South Digital Action Group in 2014.
Chris Cooper, IBMs Technical Leader on the Smarter Cities initiative, will be driving forward projects with vice-chair Paul Page-Tickell from Coffin Mew. The group is interested to see how it can collaborate with Silicon South and establish the region as a digital hub of international significance. Chris Cooper, said: Im really taken with what Jeremy Rifkin talks about in his book The Third Industrial Revolution. While the first two revolutions relied on coal and oil the third will be driven by information. We are completely changing our consumption and use of information its not a matter of if but when.

Hacking Great Day!

an idea - and spend a day with like-minded individuals hacking it about. More than 80 visitors drawn from the regions digital, technical and creative industries spent the day at Southamptons Central Hall sharing ideas and working on projects. Web Developer Phil Bennett, of Southampton creative agency Carswell Gould, said: What is clear is the amount of incredible work going on all over this area. There are some really creative and technologically gifted people out there. It was a rare opportunity to meet up and share ideas. Organiser Tom Frame, from local agency Etch UK, said: It was great to see a really diverse turnout, from kids to seasoned industry veterans and everyone in between. We had so much talent there and the room was really buzzing.

There was no skill level requirement or pressure. The Above: Theo Amer and Harry Frame only ambition was to have experiment with a quadcopter fun doing what we love and meet other people who think Coders, hackers, web like we do. We are so pleased developers, designers and with the response, and anyone with an interest in cool technology descended on obviously we want to keep running events like this and a sell-out #hacksoton event. foster the creative community A banana-controlled saxophone, mobile in Southampton as much as phone controlled quad-copters, 3D printing, thermal imaging and gesture controlled we can. We plan to announce presentation systems were just some of the more in the near future. fun tech on show at the second Southampton
hack event. #hacksoton encourages visitors to bring anything - a pet project, a gadget, or simply For more information on future events visit www.hacksoton.com

Above: Chris Cooper, IBMs Technical Leader on the Smarter Cities initiative

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Champion News-in-Brief
Colin Lester Launches Digital Entrepreneurship Award

Above: Speakers at the Adido Lets Do Digital southern summit (L-R): Adriano Accardo from Google, Andy Headington from Adido and Nicolas Cappiello from LinkedIn.

Worlds Biggest Digital Companies Give Advice to Businesses in the South

Companies from the South have been given a rare and invaluable insight on whats happening in the world of digital by three of the biggest names in the business.
Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn all shared insider knowledge about the future of digital with local companies at the Adido Lets Do Digital seminar held in Southampton. Adido, one of the fastest growing digital agencies in the South, brought the international players to the city to help local businesses stay ahead and grasp new opportunities. The digital world is fast moving and growing every day. Companies like Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn can have massive influence on how a business operates, said Andy Headington, CEO at Adido. If a business wants to stay ahead in the 21st century, it has to know what the big digital players are making a priority. It could influence their business model as much as the products they sell and the people they sell to, said Andy. Delegates heard how the internet, and especially mobile, is changing the way we live our lives and how we do business. The prestigious speakers gave advice on developments that are affecting companies today, and will continue to influence them in years to come. They also revealed the true pace of change in modern technology. Research shows it took 38 years for radio to reach 50 million users, but Facebook reached the landmark in less than two. Today people use multiple devices everywhere they go and almost 60 per cent of people access the internet from a phone or tablet. The advice from the big three, and from the Adido team in workshops, was a big hit with south coast companies. Mike Corica, business development manager at Dorset based Postgoldforcash.com said: This world of digital is evolving at a startling rate so it is vital that a web based business like ourselves doesnt get left behind. Todays event was excellent and has really highlighted just how quickly we have to be able to adapt our online strategy!

Twenty First Artists CEO Colin Lester has launched a brand new award to discover and nurture new entrepreneurial talent at Southampton Solent University. He chose the day he was awarded an honorary degree by the university to officially launch The Colin Lester Digital Entrepreneurship Award. He chose the day he was awarded an honorary degree by the university to officially launch The Colin Lester Digital Entrepreneurship Award. The award gives Solent University students (both existing and graduates from 2011 onwards) the chance to win a cash prize of 1,000 and up to 9,000 of claimable expenses to develop and support their new digital music enterprises.

Copyrite Partners with ABBYY to Provide Digital Mailroom Solution to Leading Law Firm
gy

The guest speakers from Google and Bing delivered a great insight into the exciting future of digital, and it is good to know that Adido is working so closely with the people that will shape this exciting future!
Adidos Lets Do Digital seminars are held twice a year and are free to businesses with an interest or requirement in digital marketing. The next one is on 13th March 2014 and people can sign up now at www.dodigitalbetter.com

Document scanning and intelligent data capture enables incoming mail to be digitised and documents to be classified and distributed to Practise Management Systems. Moore Blatch is a highly successful law firm in the South of England, ranked 109th in the Lawyer UK 200 listings for 2012. The management of vast amounts of paper documentation, evidence, statements, filings and court proceedings leaves no room for errors or lapses in security or availability for law firms. Moore Blatch needed to accelerate their physical mail distribution process to support business growth and boost their legal team efficiency. The firm also had to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining security and confidentiality. Having previously implemented print management solutions at Moore Blatch, Copyrite understood the challenge to reduce administration costs and increase productivity. The Digital Mailroom Solution will now scan all post in bulk; post will be separated and distributed automatically to the appropriate destination. The result is fast, accurate delivery, while mailroom staff can concentrate on handling exceptions.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

Peter is the M with a Plan

HE did his bit to shape Hong-Kong in the 70s and in the odd idle moment likes to think that the London Olympics in 2012 might not have happened without his diligent attention to detail (although other views are available).
Closer to home he was part of the team that made the Bitterne by-pass possible and then had the foresight to close Above Bar to traffic back in 1973. He even worked on surveys for the original Solent City concept that would, if followed through, have seen Southampton, Portsmouth and everywhere in between transformed into a new mega-city by the sea. Sipping a pint of real ale in the atmospheric Platform Tavern (his favourite watering hole), Peter Hine is sharing some of the highlights of a career in planning that took him from the Civic Offices in Southampton to the tropics and a few other places in between. I was born in Portsmouth and came to live in Hamble in the mid 1950s. I can remember seeing the flying boats and being fascinated watching the transatlantic liners and Union Castle mail boats in Southampton Water, he said. Anyone who has heard Peter contribute to the on-going discussion about how Southampton can make the most of what its got to offer and meet the demands of the 21st century, will be in no doubt about his passion for the place and the wealth of experience he has accrued along the way. While any conversation about planning matters will inevitably highlight his prodigious knowledge of the city over the centuries, Peter certainly isnt stuck in the past. Far from wanting to preserve the city in aspic, he would love to see more adventurous developments that would help to put the city on the map. Ive been called a vandal and a philistine in my time (On this point, other views have been difficult to find). As Chief Town Planner in Hong Kong I worked on major schemes like the 10-year New Towns programme to move one million people from shanty towns into purpose built homes. Its a funny thing about Hong Kong but the Planning Ordinance was based on what we had here in the 1930s and yet the system managed to be less bureaucratic and deliver positive results, he said. There was a willingness to get the job done and that positive mindset helped Peter and his small team of planners and other neer-dowells to overcome the key obstacles. He even found the time to set up a mobile disco. Decades later it was a similar story when Peter was called up by the London Development Agency to be the man responsible for the environmental impact assessment supporting the planning applications needed to make the London Olympics Bid a reality. I admit I was sceptical. In July/August 2003 there was no Olympics Master Plan in place and yet we needed to have everything ready by Jan 2004 to allow for planning consents to be secured ahead of the IOC decision on the host city to be taken in 2005. But as we all know, theres really nothing like an immovable deadline and with literally hundreds (and later thousands) of people all working together the London Bid was

Collectively, we made things happen because we were allowed to get on with it. Within a year buildings took shape almost as soon as the plans were finished they were off the drawing board and the contractors were on site

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

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Ive got to say that undoubtedly I did my best work in Hong Kong - as a DJ!

Above: Peter Hine, enjoying a pint at the Platform Tavern in Southampton

successful, the Olympics went ahead in 2012 and they were a global triumph for the UK. Once again there was a willingness to get things done. It wasnt all plain-sailing and there were numerous consents to be secured and a compulsory purchase order inquiry into the land acquisition to be dealt with. But I quite like a good inquiry and I enjoyed giving evidence, he said. Most recently Peter compiled Business Souths response to Southampton City Councils City Centre Action Plan ahead of the anticipated examination in public in Spring 2014. As a member of the Future Southampton Group a Business South Action Group that gives a voice to the citys private sector developers, urban designers and visionaries Peter enjoys having an involvement in the public-private sector partnership process of helping deliver major developments in the city. Ive got to say that undoubtedly I did my best work in Hong Kong - as a DJ!

Above: Three Southampton Planning Office Employees and a bloke in a bowler, Beaulieu Road, circa 1969

Peters ancestor Thomas Chambers Hine, Victorian/ Architect/Antiquarian 18131899 (retired 1890) Above: Peter far left with the Junk Bay New Town Planning & Design Team, Hong Kong 1983

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EDUCATION

Flexible Learning will Help Solent University Meet the Needs of Business
Our future is very much tied up with the region we want to make the city better and we will work with anyone who has that agenda
links with employers to be able to meet their training needs. That might include elements of delivery with other private training providers and FE colleges. No one education provider can deliver everything that individual businesses need we have to provide a merged and seamless offer, he said. A great example of how Solent University has been able to meet the needs of a developing market is the Superyacht Academy pioneered with Warsash Maritime Academy. With superyachts the size of ships, they need a proper ships crew. We are able to facilitate learning anywhere in the world so when the crew has time in dock they can access blended learning via the internet and in a physical place as well, he said. The message is that we can work with any sector to suit their needs with the aim of boosting the overall skills level of the region.

Above: Artist impression of the new academic and conference facility at Southampton Solent University, one of Southamptons VIP developments image courtesy of Scott Brownrigg

Southampton Solent University and Business South have recently signed an accord that will see the two organisations working more closely together with the aim of bringing higher skills levels to the workplace. The aim is to target those already working for local companies and, with input from employers, ensure they have the most up-to-date and relevant qualifications to help businesses build on their success. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mike Wilkinson, explained Solent University had for some time been developing a more flexible approach to learning to suit employers in the city. We were given funding worth about 8m by the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) over a three year programme. And we have used some of that money to develop a more flexible approach so we can

Above: Professor Mike Wilkinson, Deputy ViceChancellor at Southampton Solent University

develop programmes that employers need and part of that will be work-based learning, said Mike, who worked in leadership roles in research and development for global giant ICI for 22 years before moving into academia. The beauty of their approach is that it can work across many sectors. Already Solent University is working with seven or eight NHS trusts on workbased delivery of learning. We have tailored qualifications for the needs of the sector. We have worked not just with the NHS but also with the private sector health companies. They are particularly interested in the social care aspect of it and with so many changes to the legislation surrounding care homes, providers need to upskill their workforce, he said. Retail is another area where there has been enormous change, with a growing online offer running alongside the traditional high street and employers need to be able to adapt. There are very few awards at degree level that are specifically about retail. Staff might have generally studied management, marketing or might have a post graduate qualification in logistics. But the core skills of selling in a shop environment or buying and fashion merchandising might not have been covered. Online is becoming increasingly important in retail. My daughter works for ASOS, the online fashion company. Her first degree was art with fashion illustration and she has done a post graduate certificate in fashion-buying, he said. Linking with Business South and formalising the relationship with an accord, will mean Southampton Solent University can develop closer

Vision 2020 Why Southampton Solent University is Getting so Involved

We have no axe to grind and see ourselves as an honest broker for the city. We want to see the city and region being economically successful. Our future is very much tied up with the region we want to make the city better and we will work with anyone who has that agenda, said Mike.

Southampton Master Plan Southampton Solent Universitys VIP Development As part of the Master Plan for Southampton, seven VIP development sites were identified including a new academic building and conference facilities. As well as the new buildings, we will be taking what is essentially a 1960s campus and bringing it right up to date. In the area north of the Millais Building we will create a building with a 18m wide atrium and 50m deep concourse for social and informal learning, said Mike.

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LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP ROUND-UP

Dorset LEP Conference: Focusing on Our Future

Almost 400 delegates from businesses across the Dorset region came together to focus on the future growth of Dorsets economy at the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnerships first conference in October. The Lord Lieutenant of Dorset as well as MPs Robert Syms and Annette Brook were also in attendance, along with the Mayors of both Bournemouth and Poole.
As well as reflecting upon the achievements of the Dorset LEP since its formation in 2012, business leaders heard about plans for the future direction of the Dorset LEP and how it is achieving economic growth in the county.

Above: Keynote speaker Caroline Dineage addresses delegates at the Dorset LEP Conference

Solent LEP Board Elect New Chairman

Local business leader Gary Jeffries has been elected as the new chairman of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership at a meeting of the board in November.
Mr Jeffries is the Managing Director of Hughes Ellard, the south coasts largest independent commercial real estate consultancy. This private sector expertise in major developments and in handling the property interests of major corporations and industrialists will be invaluable to the LEP in its aspirations for creating growth and inward investment in the region. Mr Jeffries follows Southampton Port Director Doug Morrison as only the second business leader to be appointed to this key role. Following the appointment, Mr Jeffries said: Doug has given the LEP the very best start in life and everyone in the region owes him a huge debt of gratitude for the quality of his leadership and vision. His are big shoes to fill but with the great team here and the huge natural strengths of the region and its dynamic people, Im confident we can build further success on these foundations.

Enterprise M3 Prepare for 2014 Annual Conference

Plans are underway for the 2014 Enterprise M3 Annual Conference, being delivered by Business South.
Following the success of the 2013 Conference, preparations are underway for this years showcase. The 2014 Conference will focus on innovation and technology, and will take place at Farnborough FIVE on Thursday 27th February 2014.

Driving prosperity in the M3 corridor

For more information or to register to attend please email events@enterprisem3.org.uk

Above: Gary Jeffries from Hughes Ellard, newly appointed Chairman of the Solent LEP

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EVENT PHOTO GALLERY

Please see below a selection of photos from some of our recent events:

String Quartet from the City of Southampton Orchestra entertaining guests at the Directors Forum at Rhinefield House Members of the Engage Executive Jobs team presented with their Champion Plaque by Geoff Paterson of Business South

Guests seated at the Directors Forum at Rhinefield House in the New Forest

Matt Hawkins from C4L speaking at the Business South Dorset Conference

Geoff Glover and Emma Giddy from Ford speaking at the HR Conference in October

Guests hear about how to Harness Dorsets untapped potential at the recent Business South Dorset Conference Iain Shepherd, Co-Chair of the Solent Maritime Board speaking at the Solent Maritime Conference in October. Speakers at the Business South Working Lunch in October, (L-R): Charlie Hislop from Southampton Festivals, Kirstie Mathieson from Go! Rhinos, Neil Brailsford from Mercure Dolphin Hotel, Stephen Boyce from Culture Southampton, Craig Lintott from Southampton City Council, Cllr Matt Tucker from Southampton City Council, Jeremy Rucker from City Dressing, Chris Cundy from Business South, Sam Hodges from Nuffield Theatre and Ian Murray from Southern Daily Echo.

(L-R): Ian McConnell from Ridgeway Mercedes-Benz of Southampton, Leigh-Sara Timberlake from Business South and David Hitchcock from Ridgeway Mercedes-Benz of Southampton who transported guests to the Solent Maritime Conference at the National Oceanography Centre in a fleet of new Mercedes.

Delegates networking over coffee, ahead of the Champion Briefing in November.

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Upcoming Business South Events

Start Networking......................
An event specifically designed for those new to networking, supported by Mott MacDonald and JCI Portsmouth.

Wednesday 15th January, 16:30 19:00, Watermark Bar, Port Solent

Focusing upon harnessing Dorsets untapped potential.

Friday 14th February, 07:45 10:00, Bournemouth Carlton Hotel

Champion Seminar...................

Tuesday 25th March, 18:30 22:00, Southampton FC, St Marys Stadium

Chairmans Dinner.............

Thursday 23rd January, 12:00 16:30, Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton

Local Produce Show 2014...

Champion Briefing with Southampton City Council........

Exclusive dinner for Champions and guests, with a business focused theme of web science and technology.

Exhibition to connect catering and hospitality buyers with produce suppliers from the South Central Region.

Tuesday 4th February, 07:30 09:30, The Hub, City College, Southampton
One in a series of sector specific breakfasts, focused on the Hospitality Industry.

City College Business Sector Breakfast..........

Briefing for Champions, providing an opportunity for businesses to meet with senior officers and inward investment team at Southampton City Council.

Wednesday 26th February, 07:45 09:30, Civic Centre, Southampton

Words Worth Workshop....

Thursday 27th March, 08:30 12:30, Peer1 Hosting, Southampton

Enterprise M3 Annual Conference..........................

A practical, hands-on half-day workshop about how to improve your business by better writing in association with LeePeckGroup.

Thursday 27th February, 10:00 14:30, Farnborough FIVE, Farnborough.

Exhibition providing the opportunity to meet faceto-face with business owners and decision makers from a diverse range of companies in the South, in association with the Southern Daily Echo.

Tuesday 4th February, 08:00 15:00, Novotel, Southampton

South Coast Business Works....................

The 2014 Enterprise M3 Annual Conference focusing on technology and innovation, delivered by Business South.

Event key
All Welcome Chairman/ CEO Level Director or Head of Dept. Level Executive/ Officer Level Fast Track/ Associates Human Resources Solent India Business Network (SIBN) Leisure/Corporate Hospitality Joint Event with Business South Third Party Event supported by Business South

The Big Debate.........................

A facilitated debate on a key business issue in the region.

Thursday 6th March, 17:00 19:00, City Art Gallery, Southampton

Sustainable Solent Summit.......

HR Seminar.........................

Breakfast seminar for HR professionals, in association with Hampshire County Council and Hays Specialist Recruitment

Friday 7th February, 07:45 10:00, Norton Park Hotel, near Winchester

Thursday 13th March, 09:00 14:00, The Hub, City College Southampton

Summit focusing on environmental sustainability in the South Central region.

Champion Briefing Are You in Top Gear?................

Wednesday 19th March, 07:30 09:30, The Hub, City College, Southampton
One in a series of sector specific breakfasts, focused on the Marine Industry.

City College Business Sector Breakfast.................

Champion Briefing focused on the Transport and Logistics sector in the region, followed by optional visit to National Motor Museum.

Thursday 13th February, 07:45 10:00, Beaulieu Motor Museum, Beaulieu

For more information on any of the events above, please contact the events team:
email bookings@businesssouth.org call 023 8068 2520 visit www.businesssouth.org
Please note that events have limited availability and are subject to possible change.

Business South events are organised by Destination Southampton.

Contact: Shirley or Hannah about any of our upcoming events on:

023 8068 2520

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