Have your say on local play

Residents are being asked their views on what improvements and facilities are needed at children's play area sites across the borough.

Subject to funding, Havant Borough Council will be undertaking scheduled play area refurbishments, with plans to improve the facilities at three local play areas over the next 18 months.

The three sites are:

• Avenue Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0LY proposed refurbishment of the play area and the potential inclusion of a new community garden.
• Scratchface Lane, Havant, PO9 3QU 
• Cowplain Recreation Ground (Padnell Park), Padnell Road, Cowplain, PO8 8EH

To ensure the provision at each of these sites meets the needs of the local community, residents are invited help shape the design and specification of the play equipment and games areas.

Councillor Gwen Robinson, Deputy Leader and Cabinet lead for Housing and Communities, said: "As part of our commitment to improving the lives of our residents we are investing money into upgrading our play areas across the borough. 

"We want people who use them to help shape these transformations, so they are suitable, fun and long-lasting, so please use this opportunity to have your say on your local play area. 

Launching the first of the three consultations from today (Wednesday 17 January 2024) starting with phase one of Avenue Road, Hayling Island - proposed refurbishment of the play area. 

Followed, over the next few weeks, with invitations to help inform us of what new equipment is needed at the other two sites.  

To submit your views on the play area at Avenue Road, and to find out more about the refurbishment programme, please visit www.havant.gov.uk/playareas