Engagement, events and consultations
We want everyone to play a part in shaping the future of Fareham Town Centre. Our aim is to involve the whole community by making it easy for people to learn about the plans, share their views and take part in the regeneration process.
Communication will be clear, factual and accessible, helping residents, businesses and visitors stay informed. We will provide information and opportunities to give feedback in formats that suit as many people as possible.
Engagement is a key aspect of the regeneration plans, and so far we have engaged with residents, visitors and businesses through many different channels. These include being out on West Street, at events, in their place of work, at business breakfasts, via surveys, through exhibitions and in the shopping centre.
Our Engagement
West Street Public Realm & Play Area
- Public engagement on West Street, on two separate days, to understand what improvements people would like to see
- Focus groups with young people and those with accessibility needs
Place Branding
- Two masterclasses with residents, visitors and businesses
- College session with around 40 students to gain young people's views
- Around 20 1-1 sessions with key stakeholders
- A focused section of the Perception Panel Survey on understanding what Fareham is about, the survey had just over 160 responses
Lets Talk: Fareham Town Centre
- To create a panel that reflected the boroughs demographic, we held multiple engagement sessions across the three-month sign-up period. There was also online promotion and a press release.
- The first survey saw a response rate of 63% which is above average
General Town Centre Engagement
- Information on town centre projects was highlighted at the Christmas Lights Switch on and other events throughout the year
- Held a workshop and stand at Fareham College's Be Safe event, focusing on understanding and informing young people on Town Centre Safety
You can find out about past consultations and any current active ones here
Engagement with businesses 
Our popular Business Newsletter will continue to provide updates on how you can get involved in shaping the regeneration of the town alongside the latest grant funding and business support available, upcoming business opportunities and other business-related news and important information. Visit our Business Information pages to find out more.