Thames Basin Heaths

The Thames Basin Heaths, which covers parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, is a rare example of lowland heathland. It is home to three important bird species, and protected by international law as a 'Special Protection Area' (SPA). The heaths, and the birds that nest and breed there, are easily disturbed by people and their pets.

The Local Authorities that surround the SPA, along with the Regional Assembly and other partners, have established the Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership and agreed a Delivery Framework for the long-term protection of the SPA.

Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership

Surrey Heath Borough Council now coordinate the Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership. Further information is available from tbh@surreyheath.gov.uk.

The Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership (JSP) was established to plan the long-term protection of the Thames Basin Heaths SPA in a consistent and coordinated way.

The Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership Board comprises: 

• Bracknell Forest Borough Council
• Elmbridge Borough Council
• Guildford Borough Council
• Hart District Council
• Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
• Runnymede Borough Council
• Rushmoor Borough Council
• Surrey Heath Borough Council
• Waverley Borough Council
• Woking Borough Council
• Wokingham Borough Council
• Hampshire County Council
• Surrey County Council
• South East England Partnership Board

The Board is advised by: 

• Natural England
• Government Office for the South East
• Berkshire Joint Strategic Planning Unit
• Defence Estates
• Forestry Commission
• Federation of Master Builders
• Open Spaces Society
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
• Wildlife Trusts in the South East

Meeting documents are available on our Other meetings page

Past meeting documents can be found on the Regional Assembly website.

For more information about our work in this area, please contact CatherineRose@se-partnershipboard.org.uk.