Following government advice that is designed to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, the council has taken a number of steps to help ensure the wellbeing of customers, staff and the wider community, while also keeping essential services running.
This means some of the services you usually use will be closed, or will be operating in a different way.
We are working hard to make sure the services you rely on are available as far as we possibly can, and we are putting additional measures in place to make sure that people in at-risk groups who may be more greatly affected by the social distancing measures are supported.
We understand the changes to our services may be frustrating, but the government advice is clear that we all need to do what we can to stop coronavirus from spreading.
If you need to contact us, our phone lines and online contact forms are available and we are keeping the website updated with information about affected services, and alternatives wherever we have them.
Coronavirus risk assessment
Havant Borough Council can confirm it is compliant with the covid secure government guidance on managing the risk of the spread of coronavirus within it's offices.
- Coronavirus secure (pdf 266 kb)
- Risk assessment (word 109 kb)
Service status
This page was last updated on Wednesday 5 May 2021.
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Abandoned vehicles |
Vehicle removals have now started again but are still running at a reduced service. We are currently reviewing and prioritising all reports received during this time. |
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Allotments |
The council-owned allotments in the borough remain open, although we would remind residents to follow social distancing advice. |
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Bin collections |
We are currently working as hard as we can to keep your waste and recycling collections running as scheduled. If your bin has been missed, please report this to us by completing our contact us form. |
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Businesses |
On Monday 12 April, we entered into Step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown. All retail can now reopen, along with gyms and indoor sports venues. Full details about the current coronavirus guidelines are available to view on the GOV.UK website. |
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Business support |
For more information on the support available to your business, please visit our business support page. |
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Car parks |
Health, care and volunteer workers can now apply for permits which will entitle them to free parking during the coronavirus emergency response period. More information about these permits can be found on the GOV.UK website. |
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Cemeteries |
Crematorium and burial grounds are currently closed to the public except for certain circumstances, our dedicated webpage has further information. |
| Coronavirus testing |
If you cannot work from home (i.e. frontline workers, health care staff, supermarket staff etc), get tested - even if you are not showing symptoms. If you are displaying at least one of the three coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms - a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed - please get a free NHS coronavirus test. |
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Council meetings |
Havant Borough Council is using Skype for Business to hold council meetings online. Please see the calendar of council meetings for further information. |
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Council offices |
The Plaza is closed to the public except for emergency walk-in access to revenues and benefits and emergency housing appointments (which must be booked in advance with the housing team) where the customer has no other means of accessing the services. |
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Council tax |
Havant Borough Council will not be deferring council tax for all residents. For those most at need, we are agreeing on a case-by-case basis on changes to their council tax payments. |
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Domestic abuse |
Coronavirus will have a serious impact on the lives of women, children and men who are experiencing domestic abuse. Information on where to get help is available on our website. |
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Employment support |
If you have found yourself in difficult circumstances relating to employment and finding work, there are many organisations that provide job and training opportunities which might help you. |
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Environmental health |
Our Environmental Health Team is running a limited service. Cases with a risk to human health are being prioritised. All site visits are suspended until further notice. |
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Events |
Havant Borough Council will not be permitting any events to take place on council owned land until further notice. |
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Food banks |
Foodbanks are open across the borough for those who need them, we have compiled a list of food banks and other forms of community food support. |
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Funerals |
The Havant Crematorium and Portchester Crematorium are closed to members of the public except for funeral services that can be attended by immediate family only. |
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Fly tipping |
It may take longer than usual to clear reported fly-tips. Please continue to report these to us. |
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Garden waste |
We are now accepting new customers on to the garden waste service again. |
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Get Up and Go Havant |
The Get Up and Go programme has been postponed until further notice. |
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Housing |
The housing team has stopped face to face meetings. Please email housingservice@havant.gov.uk or call 02392 446 379 for support. |
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HWRCs |
You will need an appointment to visit an HWRC in Hampshire. If you visit an HWRC without an appointment you will be turned away. Book an appointment to visit your local HWRC. |
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Pest control |
We are currently operating a reduced service. In order to protect public health, the only pest bookings being made at this time are for rodent treatments. |
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Parks and recreation |
Tennis courts, multi use games areas, skateparks and outdoor gyms are now reopening in line with the lifting of the national lockdown. |
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Public toilets |
All public toilets in the borough are now open. |
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Schools |
All children and students are able to return to face to face education in schools and colleges. Further information will be provided by Hampshire County Council. |
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Shopping safely |
It is important to take precautions to keep yourself and others safe. The stay safe, shop local page has tips and links to help you stay safe outside your home. |
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Sports facilities |
On Monday 12 April, we entered into Step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown. All gyms and indoor sports venues can now open. Full details about the current coronavirus guidelines are available to view on the GOV.UK website. |
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Street litter bins |
It may take longer than usual to empty street litter bins. |
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Textile banks |
If you visit the textile banks and they are full, please take your textiles home with you and do not leave them on the floor around the banks. |
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Traffic management |
In order to allow pedestrians to maintain social distancing safely without needing to step into traffic, we have made some temporary changes to road layouts in areas of the borough. |
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Vulnerable people |
Vulnerable residents can get help by calling the Coronavirus Hampshire Helpline on 0333 370 4000. |