Unlocking the devolution opportunity for Southampton

Join us on Tuesday 8th April to discuss the proposal to create a new Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

If approved, this Authority would have an elected Mayor and responsibilities such as economic growth, strategic planning, infrastructure and transport. The proposal is out for consultation until April 13th with a final decision expected in the Summer.

What does this mean for Southampton? What are the benefits for our city? And if the Strategic Authority is created, how can Southampton realise those benefits?

The session will be introduced by Lorna Fielker (Leader, Southampton City Council) and we’ll be joined by representatives of businesses and communities for what promises to be an illuminating discussion.

Confirmed speakers so far:
Lorna Fielker (Leader, Southampton City Council)
Will Jennings (Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, UoS)
Debbie Tann (CEO, Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust)

Taking part in RSA in-person events

To participate in the event, you will need to register for a ticket so we can make sure we have an up-to-date list of those who plan on attending. If you wish to register another attendee, this must be done separately using a different email address. This is for capacity purposes. We encourage all attendees that are ill or showing symptoms of illness to stay home and to cancel your Eventbrite ticket if you are no longer able to join the event.

At the RSA, we strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for all Fellows. We recognise that individuals may require different forms of support to fully participate in our events and activities. Therefore, we welcome and encourage Fellows to bring the support they feel is necessary, whether it be a carer, an emotional support animal, or any other form of assistance. We ask that you fill out the accessibility requirements box in your Eventbrite booking form in advance of attending one of our events to ensure that the venues can accommodate such requirements. Our aim is to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and valued, and we are committed to accommodating diverse needs to foster an inclusive community.

Data: By registering for this event, you consent to receiving communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation & title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. Attendees also agree to the sharing of their name and organisation with other delegates at the event so that they might contact you. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing: fellowship@rsa.org.uk. The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.