Working with the community to conserve and enhance the special character of Petersfield and surrounding villages
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.
Green Spaces Survey 2026
– Thank You –
The Green Spaces Survey portal has now closed and the results are being analysed.
Thank you to the over 700 of you who took the opportunity to express your opinions, and watch this space for results and conclusions!
Annual General Meeting 2026
8 October, United Reformed Church Hall, 7pm
The Petersfield Society AGM 2026 will take place in the usual venue of the United Reformed Church Hall, College Street, Petersfield.
Both members and non-members are welcome to joins us as we recap on the activities of the past year and look forward to the year ahead.
Whilst all are welcome to attend only Members will be able to vote on formal matters.
Pleas eput the date in your diary and join us on the evening.
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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