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Welcome to the Partnership for South Hampshire

The Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH) brings together 11 local councils from across the South Hampshire and Solent area. By working together, we can tackle shared challenges, make the most of new opportunities and help create a better future for people who live, work and visit here.

Many of the issues affecting our communities do not stop at council boundaries. That is why we work closely with government agencies, public bodies, business and other partners to find joined-up solutions that benefit the wider region.

What we do

PfSH focuses on projects and initiatives that make a real difference across South Hampshire. Our work includes:

Housing and Planning

  • Supporting councils to plan for future housing needs
  • Helping to provide infrastructure to support new communities
  • Working on issues such as nutrient mitigation and flood risk planning.

Environment and Energy

  • Supporting projects that protect and enhance the natural environment
  • Promoting greener energy solutions and sustainable development through the Greenprint for South Hampshire
  • Delivering environmental initiatives such as Bird Aware Solent.

Culture and Creative Industries

  • Supporting the region’s creative, cultural and digital sectors through initiatives such as Creative Network South
  • Helping to create vibrant places where people want to live, work and visit
  • Celebrating local culture and heritage to strengthen the area’s identity and sense of place.

Working Together Since 2003

Since its formation in 2003, PfSH has shown the value of councils, public bodies and government agencies working together. Through collaboration, we can achieve more than any organisation could alone and deliver benefits for communities across the region.

Our Priorities

PfSH’s business plan sets out several areas where working together across council boundaries can add value and support sustainable growth:

  • Increasing the supply of new homes in a sustainable way, along with the infrastructure needed to support them. (PfSH does not set housing targets. The requirement for new homes is determined nationally through the National Planning Policy Framework)
  • Supporting the growth of the creative, cultural and digital economy
  • Promoting environmental improvement and clean energy initiatives
  • Exploring opportunities for councils and partners to work together and share services where this benefits residents and communities.
Our goal is simple: to help South Hampshire remain a thriving, sustainable and attractive place for current and future generations.