Fareham Shopping Centre, Fareham

Key Accomplishments –

• Reviewed and streamlined marketing budget achieving a 50% saving.
• Renegotiated service delivery and fee structure with commercialisation partner
• Undertook a complete tenant audit and continue to attend shopping centre tenant meetings.
• Engaged with comms team at the council to ensure cohesive response to queries following the acquisition.
• Exceeded our 100-day business plan since acquisition
• Set out a clear and actionable business plan mitigating rates, engaging with popup/community uses in tandem with medium term national operators to secure the cash flow
• RivingtonHark were instructed to undertake wider Master planning exercise. Key stakeholder meetings and workshops have already been held, with the first Stage of consultation completed and presented within 3 months following over 1,000 responses and 285 hours of feedback.
• Currently in the process of Stage 2, with workshops having already been held with officers regarding highlighted opportunities.
• Found a solution in regards to evening access through the centre to allow for easier permeability between the new Fareham Live theatre and West Street.
• Engaged with various departments within the council to ensure synergy between the asset management of the centre and the wider town. This has resulted in a number of the open air initiatives being trialled within the centre. i.e. Monday market, Children’s Sandpit.