Thames Basin Heaths

Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership
The Thames Basin Heaths, which covers parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, is a rare example of lowland heathland. It is home to three important bird species, and protected by international law as a 'Special Protection Area' (SPA). The heaths, and the birds that nest and breed there, are easily disturbed by people and their pets.

The Local Authorities that surround the SPA, along with the Regional Assembly (now disbanded) and other partners, have established the Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership (JSP) to plan for the long term protection of the SPA in a consistent and co-ordinated way.

The current work of the Partnership is based around the co-ordination of three areas of work:

1. Agreeing a Delivery Framework for the long-term protection of the SPA.
2. Agreeing an approach to the Strategic Access Managementand Monitoring
3. On site management

The JSP Board now meets twice yearly and the agendas and minutes of previous meetings can be found on the links

Date of next meeting: September final date yet to be agreed.

Following the dissolution of the South East of England Planning Board the work of the JSP is now hosted by Surrey Heath Borough Council. If you have any questions or require further advice concerning the work of the JSP, please email us on tbh@surreyheath.gov.uk.