Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF THE 2027 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF SOUTHAMPTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LTD (Registered Number 10609018)

Date: TBC. Likely to be April 2027.
Time: TBC
Location: TBC

Joining instructions:

  • BID Members can sign up to the meeting via Eventbrite: Link will be provided when possible.
  • All voting levy payers must complete a Membership Form [See below]. If you wish to know whether you have previously submitted a Membership Form, email info@gosouthampton.co.uk.
  • Attendees on the day of the meeting will be checked off against the confirmed members’ list.

If you are interested in becoming a director, please contact Stephen Manion at least 14 clear days before the date appointed for the meeting, as required by our Articles of Association, via stephen.manion@gosouthampton.co.uk. You will need to be a Member of GO! Southampton to stand for election as a director. Any nominations received will be displayed on gosouthampton.co.uk/AGM.

Current Board Members

APPOINT A PROXY

Can’t make it? Members can appoint another person as their proxy to attend, speak and vote on their behalf. Complete the AGM Proxy Form below and email it to info@gosouthampton.co.uk, or deliver it to Network Eagle Lab, Portland Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ, at least 48 hours before the meeting.

RESOLUTIONS

Ordinary business

Resolution 1: TBC

AGM Proxy Form Company Membership Form Company Publications [Including Business Plans]
By David Tappenden

RESULTS OF THE 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

In April 2026, BID members attended the GO! Southampton 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Sprint Social at Boom Battle Bar. Open to registered members of the BID, attendees heard about how GO! Southampton has progressed throughout the year, reviewed the company’s audited accounts and elected directors to the board. Attendees voted and appointed the following:

Ordinary business

Resolution 1: The appointment of HJS as Auditors of the Company until the conclusion of the next General Meeting at which accounts are laid before the Members and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration.

Resolution 2: Nick Barwood (Womble Bond Dickinson), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 3: Jamie Donaldson (Quilter), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 4: Seb Blevings (John Lewis & Partners), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 5: Greg Baker (Southampton Football Club), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 6: Allan Gordon (National & Regional), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 7: Caroline French (W. J. French & Son Ltd), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 8: Cllr Alex Winning (Southampton City Council), who was recommended by the Directors for appointment at the meeting. They were appointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 9: Cathy Barnes (Southampton Solent University), who was recommended by the Directors for appointment at the meeting. They were appointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

The following people retired as Directors due to career and location changes. GO! Southampton thanked them for their fantastic service supporting the businesses of the city centre.

  • Andy Jackson (Westquay)
  • Dishi Umfleet (Diversity & Business Consultant)
  • Andrew Bird (Southampton Solent University)

RESULTS OF THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

In April 2025, BID members attended the GO! Southampton 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Sprint Social at Barclays Network Eagle Labs. Open to registered members of the BID, attendees heard about how GO! Southampton has progressed throughout the year, reviewed the company’s audited accounts and elected directors to the board. Attendees voted and appointed the following:

Resolution 1: The appointment of HJS as Auditors of the Company until the conclusion of the next General Meeting at which accounts are laid before the Members and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration.

Resolution 2: Andy Jackson (Westquay), who was recommended by the Directors for appointment at the meeting. They were appointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 3: Spencer Bowman (Mettricks), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 4: Ian Henderson (ABP), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.

Resolution 5: Bridget Vyze (The White Star Tavern), who retired at this meeting and was recommended by the Directors for reappointment at the meeting. They were reappointed as a Director of the Company until such time as they are required to retire by rotation pursuant to the Company’s articles of association.