Work begins on Monday 9 September 2024 on the demolition of the Bulbeck Road car park in the heart of Havant town centre. Unlocking a prime site within convenient reach of local shops, easy road and rail connections and Havant Park, the demolition forms part of Havant Borough Council’s ambitious regeneration plans for the heart … Continue reading Bulbeck Road car park demolition scheduled
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Where has the money gone . . . and where can I get some?
In the temporary absence of the normal 'writer of rants' on this site, our Cub Reporter has delivered this quick (?) round-up of the banking establishments left in Havant and why cash is important: Barclays – The branch in East Street closed in August 2022. There is now a ‘presence’ in the Library in the … Continue reading Where has the money gone . . . and where can I get some?
Development proposal for 8 Downley Road – formerly Dunham Bush
A planning application like this wouldn't normally generate much interest. However since this one is fronted by the same planning agent as the Amazon development in New Lane, it's caught our attention. When the planning application for 8 Downley Road is published, we'll be looking closely at the supporting documentation for signs that lessons from … Continue reading Development proposal for 8 Downley Road – formerly Dunham Bush
General Election 2024 – Hustings at St. Faith’s Church, Sunday 16 June at 7:30pm
Now that the nominations have closed, there are six candidates standing for election to represent the parliamentary constituency of Havant, all of whom have received an invitation from Canon Tom Kennar to a hustings to be held at St. Faith's Church on Sunday, 16 June at 7:30pm. The candidates, in alphabetical order of surname, are … Continue reading General Election 2024 – Hustings at St. Faith’s Church, Sunday 16 June at 7:30pm
Proposal for a micro-pub in Havant park
If you've been wondering what could be happening at Park Lodge, the cottage at the western end of Havant Park by the crossing over Park Road North, look no further. This proposal for a new business venture by a Portchester-based family business has clearly been given a lot of thought. The business owners propose the … Continue reading Proposal for a micro-pub in Havant park
Level crossing wait times going up from Sunday
We're indebted to Ralph Cousins for the following cutting from the current issue of 'Rail' magazine: While this is good news for rail commuters, particularly those from all the new housing developments approved by Chichester District Council (CDC) along the A259 to the east of Emsworth, it's going to mean longer wait times for traffic … Continue reading Level crossing wait times going up from Sunday
For quick sale, one car park. What’s the catch?
[30-5-2024 - Updated to include public feedback on the parking issues] Following on from the HCS public meeting at St. Faith's in March 2024, the planning application for the demolition of the Bulbeck Road car park has been attracting the interest of the public. Now that the local elections are behind us and a new … Continue reading For quick sale, one car park. What’s the catch?
A victory for common sense
This post relates to a planning application for land adjacent to 27 Emsworth Road. The site lies between Baden Powell House and The Wheelwright’s Arms, tucked behind the billboard, which was to remain in place! Click the image to view the documents on the Public Access portal. This application was originally submitted in December 2022, following … Continue reading A victory for common sense
Havant takes a fresh, colourful step forward
IntroductionWatch the 15 May Annual Council Meeting Introduction For many of the borough residents this is a chart that has been long overdue. It's almost a quarter of a century since the council chamber last saw a change in political direction and Phil Munday's achievement in bringing together a progressive alliance between the recently elected … Continue reading Havant takes a fresh, colourful step forward
HBC Election 2024 – Personal reflections on the outcome
On 22 April 2024, in a one-to-one meeting with a senior executive at Havant Borough Council, it was suggested to me that while Havant Civic Society was accepted as a valuable contributor to local matters and local debate, it was ‘well known’ that the Society was ‘anti-Conservative’. Now that’s a statement which could not go … Continue reading HBC Election 2024 – Personal reflections on the outcome
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