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Young people are invited to kick start 2023 with free careers advice
Link up Youth Hub, the careers information, advice and guidance service for young people aged 16 – 24 is to kick off 2023 with a free event aimed at helping those not in employment, education or training to make a successful new start.
The event...
Calling all the heroes – and their employers
Havant Borough Council continues to support the Armed Forces community, which includes Veterans and their families, by inviting local businesses to join them to promote the Armed Forces Covenant.
By coming together with local businesses, charities,...
Havant Borough Community Lottery raises an additional £14k for good causes
The Havant Borough Community Lottery has allocated an additional £14,546 to local good causes through money raised in its community fund.
There are currently 106 organisations and charities across the borough that have joined the lottery, which...
Start your recycling resolutions with your Christmas waste
As the Twelfth Night fast approaches (Friday 6 January) and we return to work and school after the festivities, it's traditionally time to take your Christmas decorations down for another year.
Havant Borough Council is reminding people to recycle...
Council opening times over the Christmas period
The main council office building at the Public Service Plaza will be open to customers from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday over the festive period, except on the following dates:
Monday 26 December (Boxing Day): offices closed
Tuesday 27 December (...
Christmas bin collection dates
We wanted to let you know that we have released bin collections dates for the Christmas period and the calendars for 2023!
Following the bank holiday on Monday 26 December, 2022 all rubbish and recycling bins will be collected a day later...
Recycling around the Christmas tree
Send recyclable Christmas cards
Plain Christmas and other greetings cards can be recycled as they are made from paper. Cards with glitter are not recyclable and must be disposed of in your rubbish bin.
A top tip for any unrecyclable cards: Cut...
How to prevent scams
With the cost of living rising unscrupulous groups will be trying to scam you out of your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, these people are getting more sophisticated in their attempts, so we have some tips on how to avoid being scammed.
Treat all...
Apply now for Warmer Homes funding of up to £10,000 per property
Homeowners in the borough of Havant receiving a means-tested benefit - or with a household income under £30,000 - could be eligible for up to £10,000 of energy saving home improvements thanks to the Warmer Homes initiative.
Havant Borough Council is...
Don’t miss out: Last week to claim pension credit and qualify for an extra £324
Apply for Pension Credit by 18 December 2022
The Government is calling on pensioners to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment....