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East Hampshire is a rural district that includes the towns of Alton, Petersfield and Whitehill-Bordon. It contains a thriving entrepreneurial community of 4500 businesses. The Council’s aims are to build successful communities, provide good quality services and protect the environment. “Broadband” is a key technology to help achieve these aims.

At the heart of South East England, East Hampshire's internationally recognised natural and historic heritage is home to a vibrant modern economy with a strong tradition of innovation and an active entrepreneurial business community.

East Hampshire is the choice for the future of business. The area's high quality environment and its range of services and business support networks are particularly important reasons why many small and medium sized businesses have located, expanded and remained here.

The economic buoyancy of the area is reflected in the density and variety of business activity. This activity ranges from East Hampshire's agricultural base through to advanced manufacturing, engineering, electronics, information technology, environment, tourism and leisure, plus financial and business services. A unique combination of skills, facilities, networks, suppliers, partnerships and agencies provides the essential business infrastructure to ensure success and continued economic growth in the area.

First rate communications, distribution and telecommunication networks enhance the ability for business to access regional, national and global markets. East Hampshire enjoys excellent links to the national motorways, rail networks and the international gateways of Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Southampton International Airport, one of the fastest growing regional air facilities in the country, operates daily flights to European and major UK business destinations. The Portsmouth ferry service provides continuous links with France and Spain.

East Hampshire, unrivalled for its high quality of life and renowned for its beautiful countryside and heathlands, successfully combines a rich natural heritage with prosperous market towns and villages. It offers a unique blend to residents, businesses and visitors alike.