Working with the community to conserve and enhance the special character of Petersfield and surrounding villages
Historic Buildings Trail book launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest publication; Petersfield – A Historic Buildings Trail.
The book takes the reader on a 2Km walk around 38 properties in the town, giving an insight into the history of the buildings themselves and some of the people who lived in them.
Produced by the Built Environment team, with input from local historian David Jeffery, the book is dedicated to the memory of Vincent Edberg who was instrumental in the early stages of the publication and had played an active role in the Society for many years.
The book is available to purchase online and from One Tree Books in Lavant Street, Petersfield.
NB: For operational reasons the first online purchases will be despatched on or after 18th October regardless of date purchased.
Volunteers Needed
— Can You Help?
Petersfield Society relies on volunteers to help protect and enhance the character of our town and surrounding villages. We are looking for people who would like to get involved in projects, events, environmental initiatives, communications, and community activities — whether occasionally or more regularly.
We also currently have a particular need for a volunteer Treasurer to help support the Society’s future.
If you care about Petersfield and would like to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Petersfield Society is a charity led by volunteers working with the community to conserve and enhance the special character of this historic market town and surrounding villages, to ensure it remains an attractive, enjoyable and distinctive place in which to live, work and visit.
With so many aspects of local life in which we get involved, Petersfield Society is structured into the working groups briefly outlined below.
OUR WORKING GROUPS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The town and surrounding villages continue to grow. We encourage great design whilst discouraging that which detracts from the unique local character.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Focussing on the natural environment, with recent successes including influencing the retention of trees in The Square, and the acclaimed i-Tree survey.
HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT
Consulting and influencing issues such as the Petersfield Spine project, pedestrian, cycle and other road-user safety, and shared access to our transport infrastructure.
STREET SCENE
This Street Scene group focusses on the the maintenance and cleanliness of the town. We works with both volunteers and alongside the local authorities and their contractors.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The Society uses a variety of means through which to engage with both its membership and the wider community, including Community Forum events to encourage conversation.
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