Havant Civic Society has been informed by Cash Access UK that they have signed a Leasehold Property Agreement (LPA) with Havant Borough Council for the temporary home for Havant’s Banking Hub. The hub will will open mid/late July 2026 at 39 Market Parade. The location is the currently shuttered unit between 'Lily Nails' and the … Continue reading New Havant Banking Hub to open in July 2026
Category: TownCentre
A new nail bar is coming to West Street
In this week's planning list, the former charity shop on the western side of the former NatWest bank in West Street brings further competition to the local nail bar market market. Surely a good thing? Want to look inside, here's the floor plan. Click to zoom If you want to raise a comment on this … Continue reading A new nail bar is coming to West Street
HBC takes enforcement action over the Golden Slots
We're pleased to see that Havant Borough Council's Lead Enforcement Officer has slapped a Temporary Stop Notice on the former White Hart on the corner of of North Street and East Street. The external state of the building has deteriorated significantly over the past year and we welcome this action by Planning Services. The former … Continue reading HBC takes enforcement action over the Golden Slots
HBC Public meeting, 29 August – Bulbeck Road Car Park
It's worth posting a few thoughts about last night's meeting at St Faith's Church. Firstly, it was great to see that the HBC Regeneration team took a leaf out of the HCS playbook and booked the best community venue in town. Thanks, as always, to 'Canon Tom' for his ever-welcome commitment to the use of … Continue reading HBC Public meeting, 29 August – Bulbeck Road Car Park
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?
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
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
McCormack House – 56A East Street
We've seen a little chatter on social media about this newly published planning application, some of which is a little confused. So to try and make things a little clearer, here's a brief overview of the proposal. McCormack House will be familiar to visitors to The Spring and users of the Billy Trail between Langstone and … Continue reading McCormack House – 56A East Street
Amazon. So who got the best deal here?
We've been wondering why 32 New Lane, perhaps more aptly named 'Little Luxembourg', has yet to appear on Havant Borough Council's published record of business rates. A chart of the income received by Havant Borough Council from the 32 New Lane site over the past four years might cause one or two raised eyebrows. During … Continue reading Amazon. So who got the best deal here?