Hampshire County Council
Jo Hartley is currently working as a Public Health Principal at Hampshire County Council since September 2021. Previously, Jo worked as a Senior Commissioner for Public Health and Senior Commissioner for Family Support at Swindon Borough Council from August 2012 to September 2021. Prior to that, Jo held the position of Extended Services Manager at Wiltshire Council from June 2010 to August 2012. Jo holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health & Sociology from Bath Spa University, a Post Graduate Certificate in Integrated Practice in Childhood & Youth from The Open University, a Master of Science (MSc) in Public Health from the University of the West of England, and an ILM Leadership and Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations degree from the University of the West of England.
Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council provides a wide range of services that make a difference to residents' lives on a daily basis, including education, transport, planning, social care, libraries, waste management and trading standards. Hampshire is one of the country's leading local authorities, delivering public services to the 1.3 million residents of Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth and Southampton). We are proud to provide these services, some of them rated as being among the best in the country, across this diverse, historic and vibrant county. Our key priorities for promoting economic prosperity and protecting the environment are: -To develop the infrastructure and services required for economic, transport and housing growth, and promote a globally competitive environment for investment in the county. -Provide opportunities for all to develop the skills needed to play a full part in Hampshire's economic success. -To conserve and use natural resources more efficiently, protecting Hampshire's environment and quality of life. Progress: -Hampshire is the fourth most visited county in the UK. -£750 million of County Council capital investment is stimulating the Hampshire economy. -Approximately 60% of the Council's spending is with local small and medium sized businesses. -150,000 streetlights have been replaced, with energy consumption reduced by 21% and savings of £140,000 in carbon tax each year. -Less than 8% of the county's household waste is sent to landfill, the lowest figure for any county council in England.