Why commute to London when you could stay in Hampshire?
Hampshire county council launches campaign to encourage businesses to make it easier for people to work closer to home
Last updated 22nd Mar 2021
Hampshire County Council has launched a campaign to highlight the many benefits of working locally to encourage London-based businesses to establish satellite offices in the county.
The campaign – ‘Make Hampshire work for you’ – has been devised by the County Council’s Economic Development service, Business Hampshire, in collaboration with local authority partners, and invites London commuters to ‘Work Smarter – Live Happier – Commute Closer’.
Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment at Hampshire County Council, said:
“The COVID pandemic has transformed the way lots of people work, with many re-thinking the need for a long commute five days a week.
“In Hampshire, as we emerge out of lockdown and enter recovery, we are moving towards a greener and more digital working future. Offering satellite business offices in this way is just a first step to recognising our county as an even greater place to do business, in the light of the accelerating change arising from the pandemic and with all its existing advantages as a flagship green economic powerhouse and international gateway.
“Hampshire’s beautiful countryside, vibrant market towns, excellent connectivity and proximity to the capital make it the perfect location for London-based companies to set up satellite offices and keep their business going, while offering an enviable and attractive work-life balance for their employees.”
Councillor Humby continued: “We’re committed to doing all we can alongside our partners to help Hampshire recover from the pandemic - supporting and promoting our local economy is key to our future prospects and quality of life.”
Research and views of leading economists suggest that many businesses are rethinking their property requirements and want to be able to provide a better work-life balance for their employees. Before the pandemic more than 25,000 Hampshire residents regularly commuted to London, and many have been working at home for the past year.
The campaign showcases flexible office solutions across key locations in Hampshire including Basingstoke, Farnborough, Hart, East Hampshire and Winchester.
Find out more at: https://businesshampshire.co.uk/land-property/satellite-offices