Havant Park – Children’s play area

The Civic Society is concerned about the length of time it is taking to sort out the issues caused by tree roots in the play area in Havant Park.  It is now likely that the play area will now have to be relocated. Part of the play area is now closed off and will not … Continue reading Havant Park – Children’s play area

HCS response to recent News coverage

Reading the recent series of town centre articles in the local newspaper was very interesting, but in our opinion, The News had reported preconceived views of 'no hope' for Town Centre High Streets. That is unfortunate because there are successful shops and town centres. In Havant, for instance, Astares menswear in East Street, and Button … Continue reading HCS response to recent News coverage

East Street – ‘There is not enough here’

Our East Street traders are featured once again in tonight's Portsmouth News. "More businesses on East Street would be brilliant, because at the moment , there is not enough  to walk down here for - and often when people come in they say they didn't even know we were here in the first place." For … Continue reading East Street – ‘There is not enough here’

Updates on East Street and West Street

There are three planning applications listed here, including the long derelict shop units in West Street beside the Post Office:  44-54 West St* -  APP/10/00992 * This is the latest full application though there have been some minor revisions which were granted early this year and some discharge of conditions back in December 2013. and … Continue reading Updates on East Street and West Street