On 15 July 2026, BBC South Today broadcast a report by Matt Graveling on the Local Land Charges search problems that have been holding up property transactions in South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council. As the report noted, Havant Borough Council and Bracknell Forest District Council had both encountered similar … Continue reading Havant’s Planning System – Fact-checking HBC’s statement to BBC South Today
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Banking Hub Update – 16 July 2026
Following the closure of Lloyds and Halifax branches in January, the new, temporary, Banking Hub is due to open in Market Parade sometime this week, current outlook Friday. There was a representative from the organisation which sets up and manages Banking Hubs at a table in the Meridian Centre last Friday lunchtime (10 July), though … Continue reading Banking Hub Update – 16 July 2026
Who was ‘Calico John’?
As the July meeting of the Havant Local History Group drew to a close, an audience member asked the HCS Cub Reporter: "Who exactly was “J. Bulbeck”, and what right did he have to be possessive about the wall that carries his name?" That was the second time in as many days that the subject … Continue reading Who was ‘Calico John’?
Former Colt site now rescheduled (again!) for auction on 5 August 2026
Update: 2 July 2026 - It might have come as a surprise to Havant Borough Council that Homes England were putting this site up for sale by auction. In any event, we've noticed that it was either withdrawn from the auction of 17 June or failed to meet its reserve value. In any event, it's … Continue reading Former Colt site now rescheduled (again!) for auction on 5 August 2026
Development proposal for a Care Home at the Oak Park site
HCS has been following the long-delayed proposals for redevelopment of the Oak Park site for many years now, and former councillor and local campaigner Ann Buckley has been more active than most in keeping it in the public eye. See this HCS report from five years ago: Oak Park Hospital site update – Havant Civic … Continue reading Development proposal for a Care Home at the Oak Park site
Havant Town Centre – A renewed focus on Placemaking
Havant Civic Society believes Placemaking to have an important role in developing Havant Town Centre into a thriving destination to visit, work and to which residents can have pride in their town. Placemaking can be viewed and defined as a collaborative, multi-stakeholder process that goes beyond urban design and planning, to foster local identity, community, and economic vitality. Effective … Continue reading Havant Town Centre – A renewed focus on Placemaking
The Gazebo Garden – Closed by the Council until further notice
Regular visitors who cherish the peace and tranquillity of this lovely space will already have noticed the barriers around the Gazebo Garden in the Pallant car park, so we would like to give a brief explanation for the temporary closure. According to a letter issued on Havant Borough Council’s headed paper, the Principal Building Inspector … Continue reading The Gazebo Garden – Closed by the Council until further notice
New Town Centre Business Group Established
A recent meeting held at St Faith's Church with town centre businesses, agreed to Havant Civic Society establishing the group within its Placemaking and Public Realm role. The Civic Society has an effective working relationship with Havant Borough Council and the general public, as well as other organisations, and has a credible reputation to co-ordinate … Continue reading New Town Centre Business Group Established