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
The Emsworth and Hayling Island CGR consultations are now live!
Havant Borough Council (HBC) is undertaking Community Governance Reviews (CGRs) for the areas of Emsworth and Hayling Island. This follows the receipt of a valid petition from electors in Hayling Island, and the application from the Emsworth Neighbourhood Forum. The first stage of consultation is now live and is open until 23 March 2026. More information can be read here.
Previous projects
Click on the below links to view the latest updates on our previous engagement exercises:
- 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.
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