The south’s biggest property show adds Amazon and Barclays to line up
Businesses in Portsmouth will benefit from the expertise of leading retail giants Amazon and Barclays at next week’s South Coast CPS conference to discuss big issues affecting the area.
Set to be discussed on the day are some of Portsmouth’s major projects such as the city’s significant investment in the City Centre North redevelopment which will deliver residential, public and commercial space, the £20 million in Levelling Up funding to help revitalise the city’s waterfront and Portsmouth International Port’s cruise and freight operations expansion.
Local leaders from the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth City Council, Fareham Borough Council and the Solent Mitigation Partnership are also set to be part of the conference’s conversations.
South Coast CPS is set to return to St. Mary’s Stadium on Thursday 13th November, bringing together the region’s leaders in property, planning and investment.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said: "We're pleased to be partnering with South Coast CPS to showcase the wide range of investment-ready opportunities across Portsmouth. This event, and the post-event tour of the city, is a chance to share our vision for Portsmouth as a thriving city to invest in, alongside presenting the great work at our groundbreaking council-owned port. It's also the ideal forum to explore the challenges facing the Central South region and explore how we can tackle them together."
As of 2025, the UK commercial property market is valued at approximately £1.3 trillion with industrial and logistics property increasing in value by 165% over the last 15 years.
Director of South Coast CPS Lucy Richmond said: “Portsmouth is entering an exciting new phase. With large-scale regeneration schemes underway and sustained private-sector investment, the city is building momentum that reaches beyond its borders. This year’s South Coast CPS Conference will spotlight the partnerships and projects shaping Portsmouth’s next chapter. and the opportunities this creates for investors, developers, and those who live and work in the city.”