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Turning change into opportunity for Botley: update from our March “Love Your Place” workshop
On Wednesday 11 March, FTIH ran “Botley as a Destination”, a bespoke Love Your Place workshop commissioned by Botley Parish Council to bring together local business owners and colleagues from Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council.

Clean Water South 4: Turning shared challenges into shared projects
Earlier this month, we held the fourth Clean Water South event, which brought together a vibrant mix of around 50 people — a blend of water companies, campaigners, academics, engineers, planners, and community leaders.

Clean Water South 4 : Shaping the future together – 4th February 2026
Join us on Wednesday, 4th February at 1:00 PM for an action-focused session tackling the biggest water challenges in the Central South. With political uncertainty and funding pressures, now is the time to collaborate and create a roadmap for collective action.

The AI Growth Alliance, a Hampshire County Council collaboration
The AI Growth Alliance (AIGA), led by Hampshire County Council and supported by the Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTIH), is a new regional partnership designed to build a thriving and inclusive artificial intelligence economy across Hampshire and the Solent.

Clean Water South 3: A collaboration to tackle water quality in southern England
Led by the Future Towns Innovation Hub, Clean Water South is an exciting and growing network bringing together brilliant minds to take on the challenge of improving river and water quality across southern England.

Love Your Place workshop: A fantastic start
We hosted our first ‘Love Your Place’ workshop at the Future Towns Innovation Hub. It was an inspiring day, filled with energy and enthusiasm, showcasing the passion of our guests to tackle place-based projects and create impactful solutions together.

Clean Water South 2: A wonderful afternoon
This Clean Water South event was another inspiring gathering of the network, bringing together over 50 attendees from across the water sector, including industry leaders, regulators, researchers, academics, and students.

Current and on-going Water Projects at the Future Towns Innovation Hub
FTIH, alongside the Sustainability and Resilience Institute and the University’s Civic Team, leads Clean Water South, a network addressing river and coastal water quality.

Is our water safe to swim?
The Upper Hamble River area in Hampshire boasts a variety of businesses, locations of great historical significance, and is renowned for leisure activities like wild swimming and paddle boarding. However, in recent times, there has been growing concern regarding the water quality and its suitability for recreational activities.