ABOUT FUTURE SOLENT

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (Solent LEP), together with the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) and the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce have agreed a strategy for development of a low carbon economy in the Solent area which will help stimulate sustainable economic growth, create jobs, and reduce our carbon footprint.

The Vision of Future Solent

The Solent area will generate economic and business growth together with new jobs by developing a Low Carbon Green Economy. The Solent Area will become the National leader and Internationally recognised for its low carbon green Economy. Sustainability will be at the heart of the sub-regions success in generating ecomomic growth, prosperity and improving quality of life.

Our Priorities

New Low Carbon & Green Technology

Capitalising on the world class research in the sub-region into green technologies and turning these into business opportunities, growth and jobs as well as supporting strong manufacturing.

Resource Efficiency in Homes and Businesses

Ensuring our homes and businesses minimise waste including waste of energy, to support household disposable income and business competitiveness.

Generation of Secure, Renewable & Low Carbon Energy in the Solent Area

Developing large scale renewable energy such as tidal and offshore wind, together with small scale on homes and businesses and renewable and district energy schemes incorporated into new development where practical.

Our Expected Outcomes

• Business growth

• New/safeguarded jobs

• Develop appropriate skills base

• Measurable carbon reductions

THE BOARD

The Future Solent Board consists of representatives from Business, Universities, the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, alongside representatives from PUSH and the Solent LEP.