Havant’s Public Service Village moves forward

Havant’s Public Service Village moves forward

Phase 1 of Havant’s Public Service Village gets planning approval

Work begins on the PSV

Construction work has started to create Havant's Public Service Village

PSV provides boost for Havant Charities, Schools and Colleges

Olympic runner to open adizone

Get fit in Widley!

MEND your ways – get fitter and healthier in 2011!

Yellow substance washed up on Hayling beaches

Yellow substance washed up on Hayling Beaches

Walking for health – really can make a difference

Castor oil washed up on Hayling Beaches

Castor oil clean up on Hayling Beaches

Latest news on adiZone launch!

Havant marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2011

Olympic Runner Liz Yelling opens adiZone

Apprenticeships have changed

Work gets underway to improve Leigh Park Centre for cyclists and pedestrians.

On your marks, get set, flip!!!

Earlier this week Havant Borough Council celebrated its 10:10 pledge to cut energy usage by 10% in a year.

Bogus calls about council tax

How active are you?

Volunteering for out door activities

Show Off your label

Adoption of the Core Strategy

Beach Recycling gets underway at Eastoke

Graffiti workshops on Hayling Island

Havant’s 7th Annual ‘Classic Vehicle Run’ will take place on Sunday the 10th April 2011, with a number of classic cars gathering at Havant Academy, on Wakefords Way,

Royal Wedding Street Parties

Havant Borough Council has joined forces with 5 other local authorities in Hampshire, to set primary and junior school children a solar challenge.

‘Leaf’ it to us, ‘weed’ like to collect your garden waste!!

Havant Borough Council is pleased to announce that we are continuing to find success with different schemes to reduce energy usage across the organisation.

Councillors set to reconsider plans for disabled parking charges at Beachlands.

Councillors remove plans for disabled parking charges at Beachlands.

Triple trophy haul for Havant’s sporting heroes

On your bike…again!

People living in and around the ‘Langstone Conservation Area’ are being given an opportunity to comment on the review and suggestions for the future preservation of the area.

Mum’s the word on exercise

Havant Borough Council is running a second annual ‘BIG Green Commuter Challenge’ for businesses based in the borough in May

The Mayor of Havant’s 7th Annual ‘Classic Vehicle Run’ will take place this Sunday (10th April 2011), with a number of classic cars gathering at Havant Academy, on Wakefords Way,

Community involvement deciding spending priorities

Havant Borough Council is starting work to create two upgraded shared walking and cycling routes in Waterlooville and Emsworth this week.

Next steps for Shared Management Structure

B.I.L.L (Being Independent in Later Life) Campaign is coming to Havant

Servicemen to be honoured with Hayling memorial.

Nordic Walking for beginners

Sporting course gets an extension

Public exhibition for Waterlooville precinct plans.

The Mayor of Havant will be presenting junior squash players with medals following their Championship Tournament on Saturday 30th April at Havant Rugby Club on Hooks Lane.

Swimming sessions for disabled adults

The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Yvonne Weeks is set to officially open a reclaimed footpath that runs from Barncroft Way, Leigh Park through to Park Lane, Bedhampton.

A horse drawn carriage service on Hayling Island seafront is now in operation after Havant Borough Council confirmed the Kent based firm’s permit to trade.

Swap and Style - fashion and fabrics

Support local independent shops

Spring into Borough in Bloom competition

Another donation day for the boat project

Havant Borough Council is working with Havant Friends of the Earth and Havant Transition Network to bring you the first ‘Havant Goes Greener Week’, which will be held between the 23rd and 28th of May 2011.

B.I.L.L (Being Independent in Later Life) Campaign

Havant’s civic building will soon be more than just a council office – so it needs a new name that reflects all the new services available.

Hayling Island Flies the Blue Flag for Eleventh Year

Bogus calls about council tax

The Water Festival is back again!

Technicolour, vibrant and funky

Teams needed for ‘It’s a Knockout’

The final plan outlining the future management of the Solent’s coastal defences is now available to view online

Next Monday (23 May 2011), Havant Borough Council’s Development Management Committee will consider an outline application for 92 homes on land south of Scratchface Lane, adjacent to the A3M, and West of Brooklands Road & Hillmead Gardens in Havant

Havant Borough Council is sponsoring the UK’s largest annual windsurfing event in its sixth year, which takes place at Inn on the Beach, Hayling Island on 3rd and 4th September 2011.

Fun on the water at National Windsurfing Festival (NWF)

Party in the Park – Number 3

Last night (23 May 2011), Havant Borough Council’s Development Management Committee rejected an outline application for 92 homes on land south of Scratchface Lane, adjacent to the A3M, and West of Brooklands Road & Hillmead Gardens in Havant

On 11 May 2011 Councillor Ken Smith took up his role as The Worshipful, The Mayor of Havant.

Swap and Style - fashion and fabrics

Two draft supplementary planning documents have been prepared which expand on the Local Development Framework Core Strategy, which was adopted by Havant Borough Council in March 2011.

Work to enhance Southmoor Hill in Havant for visitors has now been completed.

Havant Borough Council is encouraging residents to get onto two wheels this summer and has published an updated cycle map to highlight the network of routes around the borough.

Following a public vote on a shortlist of names suggested by residents and staff, Havant’s refurbished Civic Office has found its new name.

The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Ken Smith is helping to mark national ‘Armed Forces Day‘ later this month.

On Saturday 25th of June 2011, The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Ken Smith will be helping to celebrate Leigh Park’s annual Carnival.

Over 150 young people from Havant competed in last weekend’s Hampshire Games (10 -11 June 2011) in Aldershot.

As part of Havant Borough Council’s ongoing ‘Get Active Havant’ campaign, 15 families enjoyed a free day of fishing at Staunton Country Park earlier this month (11th June).

Havant Borough Council is encouraging residents in the borough to get involved with the London 2012 Olympics and nominate themselves or a friend to become an official torchbearer for the games.

Last Friday (8th July) the completion of new Links to Schools Cycle Routes in the borough was celebrated by the leader of Havant Borough Council, Councillor Tony Briggs.

Former Mayor of Havant, Councillor Yvonne Weeks is distributing the money raised by her fundraising activities during her Mayoral year.

The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Ken Smith is asking you to get your boots on for charity. On Sunday 14th August at 10.30 am the Mayor and Mayoress will be joining residents for a 4 mile ‘sponsored summer walk’.

Havant Borough Council wishes to advise its visitors and residents who use the disabled parking bays when coming to the Civic Offices of alternative arrangements that will be in effect from next week.

Havant Borough Council is pleased to announce that 73 staff working at 5 different companies in the borough, saved 555.46kg of carbon during May’s ‘Big Green Commuter Challenge’.

Planning permission for new Sainsbury’s store granted.

Last Friday (22nd July) Havant Borough Council helped to bring to life an energy saving character designed by Hulbert Junior School pupils. ERIC (Energy Reduction Is Cool) was created by year 5 pupils earlier this year and last week a life sized model was presented to the children.

Havant Tree Wardens have launched there favourite trees of the borough competition, which could see your submission included in a 2012 calendar.

Havant Borough Council is pleased to announce that free 'Voluntary Walk Leader' training is being held again this summer as part of the ‘Walking for Health’ Scheme.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being reminded that there’s still time to comment on Havant Borough Council's draft Active Travel Strategy.

‘Insulate Hampshire’ the new area based insulation scheme that aims to save residents money on their energy bills and keep homes warm and comfortable. is coming soon to the borough.

The new public atrium at Havant’s Public Service Plaza has opened a week ahead of schedule

‘Insulate Hampshire’ the new area based insulation scheme that aims to save residents money on their energy bills and keep homes warm and comfortable has made its first installation in the county, in a Havant home.

The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Ken Smith is urging residents to support his chosen charities in October.

Members of the local community are being encouraged to attend a consultation forum that will be held next month to discuss land which forms a key strategic employment site* at Dunsbury Hill Farm, Havant.

The Mayor of Havant, Councillor Ken Smith will be having a ball in November at his ten pin bowling tournament in aid of his chosen charities, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Dorothy’s Dream, the Rowans Hospice at Home Appeal.

As the clock strikes for the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, Havant’s Mayor Councillor Ken Smith, will be taking part in the 2 minutes of silence that will be observed at St Faith’s Memorial in Havant. It is one of a number of events that will be taking place around the borough on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to British troops.

On Friday 28 October guests including: Baroness Hanham CBE (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State), community representatives, and local MP’s Rt Hon David Willetts and George Hollingbery gathered at Havant’s Public Service Plaza to mark the completion of the first phase of refurbishment of the former civic offices.

Over the upcoming Christmas period customer services staff will be available at Havant’s Public Service Plaza to assist residents with any enquiries they have. The plaza Customer Service Centre will be open as follows:

Havant Wins £5.1million for New Public Service Village