About us

From providing trusted advice on all aspects of running a local council, including financial, employment and legal matters, to helping you plan for long term challenges and changes in legislation, we’re here to help your council succeed.

Through the Hampshire District Associations, our County Forum and AGM, our members have voice and representation at a local, regional and national level.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation, that is owned by you, our members, so you can be sure we’re fully focused on helping you to achieve your goals.

Our Team

We’re a membership organisation that is operated and governed through a not-for-profit limited company.

Our experienced team is led on a day-to-day basis by our Chief Executive, Dawn Hamblet.

Dawn Hamblet

Chief Executive

Sarah Goudie

Member Services Manager

Robert Pettigrew

Policy, Engagement & Communications Lead

Sharon Nineham

HR Consultant

We are overseen by our Board of Directors, who work with the Chief Executive to set the strategy for the Association. Our purpose and governance is set out in our Memorandum and Articles of Association.Members can view a copy of previous Annual General Meeting minutes, Annual Review and Articles of Association within the Members Area here.

Partner Specialists

In addition to our internal expertise, we have a network of specialists also on hand to help you.

Employment – Sharon Nineham
Finance – Steve Parkinson

Planning – Steve Tilbury
Legal – Hampshire Legal Services

Working in partnership

Some important local issues, such as speeding, transcend council boundaries so it’s important to collaborate. That’s why we work in partnership with other organisations in Hampshire to provide better outcomes for our members and the communities you represent.

With a strong membership we can provide a collective voice and lobby on your behalf

We put forward our members’ views to key partners such as Hampshire County Council and influence at a national level through the National Association of Local Councils.

Our key partnerships include Hampshire County Council, NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups and the Hampshire National Parks – South Downs and New Forest.