Back in January, we reported on a move to list the former IBM Havant Plant buildings at what is now the Langstone Technology Park. If such a move is to bear fruit, it can't come soon enough. Havant Borough Council's Development Consultation Forum #48 will consider the future of this site on Tuesday 21st May … Continue reading Is there a future for the original IBM Havant site buildings?
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HCS posts relating to Langstone
Moves to list former IBM Havant plant buildings
IBM PLANT LANGSTONE, HAVANT The IBM Havant Plant, at Langstone, was cleverly designed to blend into its surroundings and situated close to the newly-opened A27 (1965). Set back down a long drive and west of Bosmere Field, it was built on a grass mound, which housed various facilities.The Plant was designed by Arup Associates and … Continue reading Moves to list former IBM Havant plant buildings
Petition regarding the Langstone Railway cottages.
Many of us were saddened by last month's destruction by fire of the railway cottages on the east side of the Langstone Road approach to Hayling Island. The Grade 2 listed cottages were originally built as labourers' cottages and later lived in by the crossing-keeper for the Hayling branch line. A private petition has recently … Continue reading Petition regarding the Langstone Railway cottages.
Langstone Railway cottages
Like many of our friends and colleagues, we were saddened to see the destruction by fire of the Langstone Railway station master's cottage last weekend. The much loved building with its faded yellow wooden siding has been a landmark near the Hayling Billy track since the late 18th century. We hope that the structure, listed … Continue reading Langstone Railway cottages
Planning for Biodiversity – FoE meeting
The meeting was organised by Havant Friends of the Earth and held at the United Reformed Church meeting place on Tuesday November 27th at 7:00pm. Sue Holt introduced Dr. David Rumble of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust who presented on the subject of Planning for Diversity. The following notes provide a summary of … Continue reading Planning for Biodiversity – FoE meeting
Scrutiny Board, 1 : Southern Water, 0
This afternoon, we went round to the Civic Plaza to sit in the 'public gallery' at Havant Borough Council's Operations and Place Shaping Board. The Board was conducting a short inquiry into the discharge of sewage effluent into Langstone Harbour. Representatives of Southern Water Authority (sic) had been invited to attend this session to give … Continue reading Scrutiny Board, 1 : Southern Water, 0
Langstone Stakeholder Working Group meeting Tuesday 13th November 2018
Anna Glanville-Hearson attended from Havant Civic Society, along with David Stratton and the HBC Team, Cllr Tim Pike and attendees from all sections of the Langstone Community including the owner of the Mill House and the Royal Oak. The contractors present for Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership were AECOM and Flood Control International. The meeting started … Continue reading Langstone Stakeholder Working Group meeting Tuesday 13th November 2018
Langstone Coastal Defence Study – Public drop in events
Havant Civic Society are members of the Langstone Stakeholder Working Group of the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP). ESCP have sent out an invitation to the upcoming public drop in events for the Langstone Coastal Defence Study in November. This will be an opportunity for them to share with the community the coastal defence options shortlisted for the Langstone frontage … Continue reading Langstone Coastal Defence Study – Public drop in events
‘Yarn bombing’ in Havant and Langstone
We are indebted to one of our members for these pictures. The 'guerilla knitters' have been at work and we're delighted to see such well cultured vandalism in the town centre and surrounding areas. With Havant Civic Society's self driven regeneration programme including the restoration of town centre listed buildings, including the Gazebo Garden and, … Continue reading ‘Yarn bombing’ in Havant and Langstone
‘Opportunity Havant’ – Regeneration Strategy document
Last week proved to be an interesting one and this week promises to be no less so. On October 24th, Havant Borough Council's Cabinet approved the publication of 'Opportunity Havant' - A Regeneration Strategy for Havant Borough, 2018 - 2036'. For much of last week, local residents groups were meeting in huddles, active with blue … Continue reading ‘Opportunity Havant’ – Regeneration Strategy document