Protect and Enhance the Environment

To protect and enhance the environment the Council will:

• Work with neighbouring authorities in south Hampshire to plan a sustainable environment (125 Kb)    that meets the requirement for new housing and business development with the right infrastructure (e.g. roads, schools, health and community facilities) in place to meet the needs of a growing economy and population, most particularly in relation to the planning of a major new development area to the north of Fareham.

• Manage new development (143 Kb   to ensure that it is of high quality and respects the character of the relevant local area; and ensure the Borough of Fareham remains an attractive place to live and work by protecting the built heritage and natural environment (122 Kb)  .

• Work to respond to climate change (147 Kb    by reducing the impact of the Council's activities on the environment and by ensuring that it is prepared for any adverse risks to service delivery, the public, local communities, local infrastructure, businesses, and the natural environment.

• Ensure that current residents and visitors to the borough of Fareham have easy access to well managed public and open spaces (169 Kb)    that are clean and tidy, maintained and enhanced for the use and enjoyment of future generations.

• Work with the local community to minimise the level of waste going to landfill by providing efficient and effective waste collection services (126 Kb)    that aim to meet the challenging recycling target set by Central Government.

If you would like to find out more information please contact 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.