Welcome to the Central South
The UK’s Global Gateway
The UK is the world’s fifth largest economy. It offers a robust, business-friendly environment to reliably expand, trade, and invest.
This is a hub for coordination between changemakers in the region, our partners span the higher education, business, development and political communities, and can connect you with opportunities in the Central South, the flagship place for you to grow and do business in one of UK’s most ambitious regions.
The UK is the world’s fifth largest economy. It offers a robust, business-friendly environment to reliably expand, trade, and invest.
The Central South is located on the south coast of the UK, less than one hour from London. A global gateway with three large waterfront communities, two National Parks and historic England’s first capital.
It is a region that never stands still, with several major regeneration schemes in Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Our ports and airports connect the UK to the world and our Universities are centers of excellence in innovation and world-class research.
Central South is a gateway to the world’s fifth largest economy and is a world class place to do business. Few regions can match the Central South as a location to live, work, and play. Without doubt, we are the place with ambition, skills and opportunities.
Showcasing the Region
Central South at MIPIM 2025
With the arrival of MIPIM 2025, regions across Europe will be converging to showcase their assets and tell their story.
The ethos of Business South is all about working collaboratively for the greater good. Our presence at MIPIM 2025 is evidence of that. We have drawn together a business led consortium to showcase all that is great about our region.
Flagship Projects
Mayflower Quarter, Southampton
Flagship Projects
Tipner West (Lennox Point), Portsmouth
Flagship Projects
Wessex Fields, Bournemouth
LATEST NEWS

Conrad Ford and Business Central

Central South – A Call for Housing Change

Fascinating discussion points from the Regenerate Central South Conference

Central South region builds stronger national and international connections at MIPIM 2024

Who is Southampton City Council’s new CEO Andrew Travers?

Successful Future Maritime Fuels roundtable held in the Solent

‘Once in a generation’ opportunity to improve NHS care in Hampshire as up to £900m to be invested

An Introduction from Southampton City Council’s new Leader Councillor Lorna Fielker

Test Valley Borough Local Plan

Basingstoke based InstaVolt set to consolidate position as UK market leader following new investment
Connecting you to our Central South Partners
Would you like to become a placemaking partner for the Central South UK?
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