Local Government Reorganisation Update

On 25 March, the Government announced its decision on the arrangements for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Havant Borough Council (HBC) has updated its LGR web page (Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)) in a cursory and rather unhelpful way, so this article draws on the more informative Hampshire … Continue reading Local Government Reorganisation Update

Bartons Road / Petersfield Road – 90 New Homes

Note - the list of issues with the council's new Arcus Global Built Environment planning system at the foot of this post is being updated as we work through the new system. There's clearly much work to be done. There's an interesting new planning application which has been posted for review and comment on Havant … Continue reading Bartons Road / Petersfield Road – 90 New Homes

Heritage Open Days – Looking back on Havant 2025

It has been a busy week.  Havant Civic Society has been supporting the Heritage Open Days’ events; there was a wide-ranging programme in the Havant area this year.  Perhaps you noticed the big pink banners near the railway station and around town?  All the events are free, open to all, and advertised on the Heritage … Continue reading Heritage Open Days – Looking back on Havant 2025