HBC latest news

The latest news section of the website provides an archive of all our press releases. Each item is appropriately time stamped and correct at the time of being published.

If you have an urgent media enquiry, please email publicrelations@havant.gov.uk 

Havant Borough Council pay tribute to former Councillor Ray Bolton

Havant Borough Council paid tribute during a meeting of the Full Council, to former councillor, Ray Bolton, who recently passed away Ray was first elected in 2002 as ward Councillor for St Faiths, a role he held in the borough until 2014. He also...

Havant Borough Council reflects on the life of Honorary Alderman Trevor Dryer

Havant Borough Council extends its sympathy to the family of Honorary Alderman Trevor Dryer who died on Thursday 23 February. Formerly Mayor of Havant from 1987 to 1988, Trevor Dryer was also a Councillor for Hart Plain Ward from 1978 to 1990. In...

Marking the one-year anniversary since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

A minute silence will take place tomorrow (Friday February 24) at 11am to mark the one-year anniversary since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian flag is currently flying at the Public Service Plaza as Havant Borough continues to stand...

Free training for the night time economy to protect women and girls

Those working in the night-time economy have the opportunity to undertake free training in understanding and reducing violence - particularly against women and girls - thanks to a cross-council partnership and an innovative programme addressing anti...

Havant Borough Council agrees motion to continue to monitor seawater sampling

During a meeting of the Full Council held today (Wednesday 22 February 2023) the council has agreed a motion to continue to work closely with partners to monitor the sampling of seawater in Langstone Harbour. The motion, brought by Councillor Phil...

Calling all concessionaires

The opportunity to tender for catering concessions is now available and Havant Borough Council is inviting bids for the licences. Seven sites have become available in popular locations across the borough for six months to sell food, beverages, and...

Ready, steady ‘Get up and Go’

Get up and Go is designed to create, organise, and facilitate friendly, fun activities aimed at Havant residents in the borough who have mild to moderate health conditions.  Funding received from Hampshire County Council enables Havant Borough...

Havant Borough Council to host a public meeting with water companies

Residents are being given the opportunity to ask Portsmouth Water and Southern Water questions about how water is provided in the future, taking into account the growing need and the pressures of climate change. This includes the proposed Hampshire...

Are you registered to vote?

Voters in the borough are being reminded to make sure they are registered to vote so they can take part in electing their new local ward councillors on Thursday 4 May. We are encouraging as many people as possible to register before the elections...

Stretch the possibilities with Get up and Go

Discover a new balance in life and enhance your general health and well-being. As part of Havant Borough Council’s ‘Get Up and Go!’ programme to encourage well-being and fitness for residents with mild to moderate health conditions, a new gentle...

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