Havant Borough Council is committed to giving residents, businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to have their say on our key projects and priorities. Your views are vital to the council’s decision making and will help shape and influence the area you live, work and visit.
Via this webpage, you can view all live and historic projects we have conducted, submit your views on any live projects and view what others have said for previous activities we have run.
You can also view our digital engagement platform, Go Vocal (previously known as Citizenlab), by clicking on the above green button.
Live projects
You have the chance to shape the look and feel of Havant Town Centre by taking part in this exciting project!
Following the recommendations of the High Street Task Force to support the future regeneration of the town centre, we are working with 'Art Up CIC' to deliver more colourful and creative street art that adds character and distinction to Havant.
View the artwork options and submit your vote.
Come along to the Meridian Centre on Saturday 22 November 2025 (between 10.30am and 2pm) to see examples of the below art styles, speak to our officers and give your vote for your favourite style!
The vote is open until Friday 12 December and the winning styles will be shown via the above link - happy voting!
Previous projects
The Building a Better Future Plan consultation has now closed - thank you to everyone who responded to our survey, sent in your comments via email or post, and attended any of our exhibition events - your views will be crucial in shaping the final Plan.
We will now spend some time analysing the results before reporting back on this webpage later this year.
These findings will also include the results from the consultations on the Waterlooville Town Centre Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and St. Faith’s Conservation Area Review.
Find out more about the Local Plan.
Click on the below links to view the latest updates on our previous engagement exercises:
- Leigh Park Public Realm Improvements (July - October 2025)
- Active Wellbeing Strategy (October - November 2024)
- Waterlooville Leisure Centre Improvements (May - June 2024)
- Housing Strategy (February to March 2024)
- Waterlooville Town Centre Masterplan (September 2023 - ) - includes the results of the public realm improvements vote!
- Dogs in the Borough PSPO (November to December 2023)
- Pigeons PSPO (September to October 2023)
- Building a Better Future (Local Plan) (September - November 2022)
- Play Area Refurbishments (December 2021 - )
- Ambition Hayling Island (October - November 2021)
Engagement Strategy
We have recently adopted a new Engagement Strategy, which sets out our commitment to engaging in a meaningful and positive way with our residents, communities and stakeholders.
Residents' Survey
We conduct annual residents' surveys to gather views on the local area and the services provided by Havant Borough Council.
View further information on the Residents' Survey.
More information
Our engagement exercises are conducted in accordance with our privacy policy - more information can be found on our privacy policy webpage.
You can also stay up-to-date with our engagement exercises via the following methods:
- Sign up to receive resident emails and hear about surveys and consultations can you can take in Havant Borough Council (govdelivery.com)
- Contact customer services Contact us | Havant Borough Council
- Keep up to date on social media Our social media | Havant Borough Council
- Contact your councillor Your Councillors | Havant Borough Council (moderngov.co.uk)
If you have any questions relating to engagement, please contact insight@havant.gov.uk