24 February 2017

Countryside Properties PLC

Notification of New Directorship

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14(2), Countryside Properties PLC (the "Company") announces that Richard Adam, an independent non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee of the Company, has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of FirstGroup plc with effect from 24 February 2017.  In addition, from that date Richard Adam will be Chair of the Audit Committee of FirstGroup plc.

Enquires:

Gary Whitaker

Company Secretary

Gary.Whitaker@cpplc.com

Victoria Prior

Investor Relations & Strategy Director

Victoria.Prior@cpplc.com