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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....
Million-pound funding invests in local residents and businesses
Recognising the considerable potential of the borough, Havant Borough Council has received £1 million in government funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This funding will support a wealth of projects across the borough that will...
Food for thought – A new community café launches in Havant
Havant Borough Council is delighted to see the launch of Park at the Plaza - an exciting new food outlet at the Public Service Plaza managed by staff and students from Park Community School.
Led by Park Community School's award-winning catering team...
Havant Borough Council welcomes Ukrainian families to a free drop-in session
A Christmas family drop-in session for Ukrainian refugees and hosts living in the Borough of Havant will be taking place next week to offer further support.
Following on from the positive feedback we received from the first drop-in session, held in...
Havant Borough Council has secured £85k to transform Springwood play area
Springwood play area in Waterlooville is set to be refurbished thanks to funding awarded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
The bid, called Levelling Up Parks, has granted £85k of funding to support an orchard, a...
Tackling tough times together
The cost of living crisis is real for many of our borough’s residents. Too many people are struggling to make ends meet, with some facing extreme hardship.
Steep rises in energy prices are outstripping wage and benefit increases and putting enormous...
Havant Borough Council marks White Ribbon Day
Havant Borough Council is supporting White Ribbon Day 2022 (Friday 25th November) to end men’s violence against women and girls.
The Mayor of Havant will raise the White Ribbon Flag at 9:30am to show the council’s support for White Ribbon Day,...