Entrepreneurs and businesses in the borough are set to benefit from a new affordable coworking space at the Plaza, thanks to a partnership between Havant Borough Council and IncuHive.
The new workspace has been created to provide local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses with a professional, flexible and cost-effective environment to help start, develop and grow their ventures.
Located in the Public Service Plaza (Havant, PO9 2AX), the coworking space offers low-cost monthly memberships for both drop-in users and those requiring a dedicated desk. Members will also have access to a bookable meeting room, ideal for face-to-face appointments, team discussions and virtual meetings.
The facility is easily accessible, situated just a short walk from nearby rail and bus links, with a convenient pay-and-display car park nearby.
By bringing together people from a variety of industries and backgrounds under one roof, coworking environments create opportunities for collaboration, networking and knowledge sharing. Business owners can focus on their own projects while benefiting from a community of like-minded professionals, helping them build valuable connections and spark fresh ideas.
Councillor Gillian Harris, Leader of Havant Borough Council, said: “We are delighted to work with IncuHive to bring this affordable coworking space to Havant.
"Small businesses and entrepreneurs play a vital role in our local economy, and this new facility will provide them with the flexible, professional environment they need to establish themselves, connect with others and grow their businesses.”
George Scott-Welsh, CEO of The IncuHive Group Ltd, added: "We’re really pleased to be working with Havant Borough Council to bring the space to life and look forward to welcoming the first businesses through the doors.
"IncuHive already works closely with the council delivering business support across the borough, so this new space is a natural extension of that relationship. Our aim is to create much more than simply a place to rent a desk – we want this to become a genuine business community where entrepreneurs, start-ups and established local businesses can work, meet, collaborate and grow."