We've been wondering why 32 New Lane, perhaps more aptly named 'Little Luxembourg', has yet to appear on Havant Borough Council's published record of business rates. A chart of the income received by Havant Borough Council from the 32 New Lane site over the past four years might cause one or two raised eyebrows. During … Continue reading Amazon. So who got the best deal here?
Category: Amazon
Amazon – The unanswered questions
When a ‘last mile delivery centre’ was first proposed for Pfizer’s former site in New Lane in January 2021, the marketing flyer from the developer gave few hints of the extent to which that description was being stretched. The location’s constrained access to the UK strategic road network, via the town centre and nearby residential … Continue reading Amazon – The unanswered questions
Amazon – Kirklees 1, Havant 0
Fourteen months ago when we were reflecting on the planning committee's ill-judged decision on the second Amazon planning application, one of the local authorities that we used as a reference source was Kirklees Council. How refreshing it was, therefore, to read in Saturday’s Times that a small local Yorkshire village pressure group had succeeded in … Continue reading Amazon – Kirklees 1, Havant 0
Amazon @ 32 New Lane – Contact for concerns
NEWTo join the mailing list of residents concerned about Amazon DPO1 operations please select this link Now that the Amazon DPO1 facility is ramping up for business, Havant Matters would like to understand how the business is affecting you, as a resident of the area, a worker on the site or a driver operating from … Continue reading Amazon @ 32 New Lane – Contact for concerns
Amazon creeps into action – still unannounced
People are already noticing that some of their orders are 'out for delivery' from Havant. Watch out for a slow, steady build up over the next few months. It's a bit of a puzzle why Havant Borough Council are being so coy about this still. It may be in the wrong place but hey, it's … Continue reading Amazon creeps into action – still unannounced
Amazon Havant – Radio Solent, 23 February 2023
For those who missed this morning's broadcast on Radio Solent, you can listen back to the main segments from Alun Newman's program, with BBC Senior Reporter Dom Blake the man on the spot, by taking the YouTube link below. Sadly, but perhaps not surprisingly, Hampshire County Council, Havant Borough Council and Amazon declined the BBC's … Continue reading Amazon Havant – Radio Solent, 23 February 2023
Could ‘citizen science’ keep Amazon’s traffic in check?
Stop Press - the signs are up. When the new Chief Executive takes the helm of the HBC management organisation in April, he's going to have a few challenges to confront. His elected opposite number might also have a few lessons to learn following the May elections. High on the agenda of both leaders should … Continue reading Could ‘citizen science’ keep Amazon’s traffic in check?
Energy wastage continues at the Amazon site
The last time we reported on the rather irresponsible waste of energy at the currently unoccupied 32 New Lane site, we asked Councillor Pike, Amazon's main man at HBC, for comment: "The outside and car park lights are all movement sensitive, and should only come on when movement occurs, reducing to 10% power when no … Continue reading Energy wastage continues at the Amazon site
Amazon – Lighting up the night sky over Havant
Residents from Nutwick Road and further afield have been raising complaints about the intensity of the lighting at the Amazon Delivery Station at 32 New Lane. The lighting, predominantly from the four storey van parking building, has been running round the clock, seven days a week since the start of the year. When the lighting … Continue reading Amazon – Lighting up the night sky over Havant
The news that comes as no surprise at all
After two long years and two contentious planning applications, Havant Borough Council's 'dirty little secret' is finally out in the open. The new Amazon delivery centre servicing Portsmouth and all point west to Southampton, north to Guildford and east to Bognor really is in New Lane. It would have been nice if Havant Borough Council … Continue reading The news that comes as no surprise at all
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