Havant's Public Service Plaza

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Delivering better public services

The Public Service Plaza in Havant is an innovative change to the way that local authority services work together to provide the best possible service to the public.

The first phase of the project opened ahead of schedule in October, giving residents easy access to a variety of council and voluntary sector services in one location.

Savings for taxpayers

By making the building more efficient and sharing space, the reduction in annual running costs to Havant Borough and Hampshire County Councils is estimated to be £100,000. Staff are also finding new ways to save money and time.

Co-locating services will also mean fewer journeys for residents and staff, reducing travel costs and the borough’s carbon footprint. The energy-efficient design of the building is expected to provide a 35-40% reduction in energy consumption per m2 of floor space, which will save money and reduce carbon emissions.

When phase 2 of the project is completed, approximately 300 more staff will occupy the same building, allowing council-owned buildings that are no longer occupied to be sold.

A shared community space

The atrium area of the plaza is an ideal meeting place, with free wireless internet access available. For people who don’t have their own computers, four terminals are available for public use. There are also vending machines with snacks and hot and cold drinks.

The Plaza’s event suite is now available for booking by organisations, community groups and individuals.

If you have questions about the project please contact Customer Services on 023 9244 6019.