Formerly, the five Neighbourhoods Partnerships each had a representative on the Southampton Partnership but lost these following reorganisation. The Southampton Partnership Strategy Board now has only five voluntary sector representatives. These representatives are chosen by an election run by Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS). Voting is by the bodies that are members of SVS. To secure a vote, the HCERA has applied for membership of SVS. This is free of charge. Nomination of representatives closes on 1st August.