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 

Leader visits Waterlooville to discuss Council’s future plans with residents

The Leader of Havant Borough Council, Councillor Alex Rennie is inviting shoppers to stop and chat with him at ASDA in Waterlooville on Thursday 24 November.  Keen to hear the views of residents, partners, businesses, and community groups about...

Council secures £1.65 million of Government regeneration funding

Havant Borough Council secures £1.65 million of funding for town centre regeneration through the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund. Following a successful application to The Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund 2 (BLRF2), Havant Borough...

Make recycling your goal

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday 20 November and runs until 18 December.  Many of us will be gathering together to enjoy the matches. Here are our top tips to help you ‘recycle right’ whilst you enjoy the games: Empty drinks cans are great for...

Council voted overwhelmingly to scrutinise Southern Water’s data

During a Full Council meeting held on Wednesday 16 November councillors from Havant Borough Council agreed to undertake further investigation of the data provided by Southern Water. Whilst it is not the council’s responsibility to regulate Southern...

The new Corporate Strategy heads to Hayling

Havant Borough Council has created a new Corporate Strategy and we want to hear the views of our residents, partners, businesses and community groups. The Leader of the Council, Councillor Alex Rennie, will be on hand to listen to what priorities...

Last chance to have your say on Building a Better Future

Local people and businesses are reminded that time is running out to have their say on future development in the borough. The public consultation on Havant Borough Council’s Local Plan will end on Monday 14 November. Under the banner ‘Building a...

Remembrance Sunday services and parades

Residents are being invited to parades and memorial services in the borough to mark Remembrance Sunday on 13 November. The events in Havant, Hayling and Emsworth will commemorate the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and...

Wood you believe it – it’s going to be tree-mendous

Havant Borough Council has joined forces with children from Bosmere Junior School and a local talented chainsaw sculptor to create an incredible bench carving. The idea of a bench sculpture grew when a large London Plane tree, situated in Havant...

Electoral boundaries set to change for the borough of Havant

The independent body responsible for managing the electoral boundaries of England has published its final recommendations for changes in the borough of Havant. Following public consultation, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England has...

Emsworth is the final destination for Building a Better Future exhibitions

Havant Borough’s new Local Plan ‘Building a Better Future’ exhibition will be heading to Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, Emsworth as its final destination. From 3pm on Thursday 3 November, residents and businesses will have the opportunity to...

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