Have your say on our key projects and priorities

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

PSPO Consultations

Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked for their views on the review of our existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) which cover how the council to address the control of dogs across the borough and restrictions on feeding pigeons in Waterlooville Town Centre. 

These PSPOs have been in place since 2017 and 2018 respectively and are reviewed every three years to ensure they are proportionate and remain fit for purpose.  

As these PSPOs were last extended three years ago and are due to expire in April 2027, the council is reviewing them and wants to gather views from across the community before deciding on the future course of action.  

Find out more and have your say on our PSPO Consultations.

Skills Garden at Bartons Green

Havant Borough Council are working with Athletic Skills Model UK to provide an exciting update to the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Bartons Green.

We are exploring how this space could be redeveloped into a Skills Garden - a welcoming, inclusive and active space that encourages people of all ages and abilities to move, play, learn, meet and enjoy being active.

The first phase of engagement has now closed - thank you to everyone who took part.

Your feedback will help inform concept designs for the site that we'd love to hear your thoughts on - check back on this page in the coming weeks for information on the next phase of engagement.

View the latest updates on the Skills Garden at Bartons Green.

Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation 

Our Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation has now closed - thank you to everyone who took part. 

Havant Borough Council is proposing the changes to ensure taxi passengers feel safe and secure, while those in the taxi trade are equipped to operate in a protected manner.  

The new procedures will align the council’s policies with updated national guidance and best practice, as well as with our neighbouring authorities.  

Visit our Taxi Licensing Policy page to find out more about the next steps.

Previous projects

Click on the below links to view the latest updates on our previous engagement exercises:

• Publication Building a Better Future Plan (July to September 2026)
• Emsworth and Hayling Island CGR Consultations (January to March and May to July 2026)
• Havant Town Centre Public Art (November - December 2025)
• Leigh Park Public Realm Improvements (July - October 2025)
• Building a Better Future (Local Plan) (May - July 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 - ongoing) - 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 - ongoing)
• Ambition Hayling Island (October - November 2021)

Engagement Strategy

Our Engagement Strategy sets out our commitment to engaging in a meaningful and positive way with our residents, communities, and stakeholders. 

View the Engagement Strategy.

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
• Contact customer services
• Keep up to date on our social media
• Contact your councillor 

If you have any questions relating to engagement, please contact insight@havant.gov.uk