Expert's plea to new council leader
Robin Shepherd of Barton Willmore, a consultancy which has advised on schemes including Gunwharf Quays and Westquay Shopping Centre, is urging Gerald Vernon Jackson to ‘seize the opportunity’.
Robin said: ‘His immediate challenge is to steady the ship.
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Hide Ad‘We would like to see him foster a collaborative environment that focuses on the enormous potential Portsmouth has as a city where people want to live, work and invest.
This is a real opportunity to stop, look and think about the city’s long-term future, focusing on key challenges such as transport, housing and public spaces,
‘Essential too, is collaboration.
‘Strides have been made towards a closer relationship with Southampton and the wider region, not as rivals but as allies.
‘The synergy of both working together, playing to each one’s strengths, creates a powerhouse for the south,’ he added.