About Us
Read our Mission Statement, our Corporate Plan, and view our Wheel of Services
Our Mission Statement
As a community council, we will deliver professional services to all our residents, treating all with kindness and respect and promoting community spirit through community-led initiatives, improved communications, and transparent decision making, without the politics.
Our top priority is working with our community, and our key partners, to deliver services right the first time. By using our council resources wisely, we will ensure that our areas of responsibility are delivered well, ensuring that the community has a nicer, happier, and kinder place to live, work and enjoy.
Building our resilience as a community over the next three years is important to us if we want to champion inclusivity, and climate action, and support residents in challenging times.
Doing what we can locally with what we have is essential. As your community council, we set out here what you can expect from us and how you can help us deliver the best quality service.
Our focus, in partnership with our residents for the next three years is shown in the image below.
Our Corporate Plan, 2023-2026
In April 2023, the Council approved our new Corporate Plan for 2023–2026, titled ‘Community and Climate First.’ The plan was developed through a community-wide survey conducted between December 2022 and March 2023.
Objectives of the Plan
The Corporate Plan is based on three key objectives:
People
We are committed to fair treatment for all, supporting those in need, and creating community-led initiatives and opportunities. By promoting community spirit and kindness, we aim to make our area a great place to live, work, and enjoy.
Planet
Our goal is to ensure all areas directly under Council control achieve Carbon Neutral status by 2035. Additionally, we aim to help make Fair Oak & Horton Heath a net-zero parish by 2050.
Place
We will ensure that areas under our responsibility are kept tidy, enjoyable, and accessible. Working alongside key strategic partners, we will focus on sustainable development, cleaner and safer streets, and providing greater opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive.
You can download the Corporate Plan
Vision and mission statement:
Corporate Vision
“Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council will thoughtfully grow as an inclusive and innovative community council that promotes community involvement, takes pride in our local place, and promotes respect for the environment.”
Mission Statement
“As a community council, we will deliver professional public service to all our residents, treating all with kindness and respect and promoting community spirit through community-led initiatives, improved communications, and transparent decision-making.”
Core Values
Our values of respect, honesty, teamwork, and kindness underpin all that we do.
An Action Plan is currently in development to support the implementation of these priorities.
To share your comments on the Corporate Plan, please complete the form available in the footer of this page.
Councils Explained: Wheel of Services
The image below shows the responsibilities of each of your local Councils.
An accessible version of these responsibilities is listed below the image.
Responsibilities of Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council
- Community Orchard
- Picnic Areas
- Parish Office
- Playing Fields
- Recreation Areas
- Street Furniture and Memorials
- Sporting Grounds
- Green & Open Spaces
- Tree Assessments
- Venue Hire
- Play Areas
- Allotments
- Buildings
- Bus Shelters
- Cemetery
- Community Events
- Grants
Responsibilities of Eastleigh Borough Council
- Business Support
- Housing
- Paid Car Parks
- CCTV
- Street Cleaning
- Recycling and Waste
- Electoral Services
- Planning Authority
- Sports, Arts & Leisure
- Antisocial Behaviour
- Council Tax & Benefits
- Fly Tipping
- Public Toilets
- Noise and Nuisance
- Health, Food & Safety Inspections
- Dog Bins & Fouling
- Environmental Services, including Pest Control
Responsibilities of Hampshire County Council
- Libraries
- Trading Standards
- Roads & Transport
- Education & Families
- Births, Deaths & Ceremonies
- Public Right of Way
- Disabled Parking (Blue Badges)
- Fire & Public Safety
- Leisure & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Potholes
- Bus Passes
- Street Lighting
- Social & Healthcare
Responsibilities of Southern Water
- Blocked Sewers
- Burst Water Mains
Responsibilities of Citizens Advice
- Free advice and information on financial, legal consumer problems