We'll publish our full breakdown of the election results in a day or two, but for now, here's a run down of the winners, ranked by the percentage of the poll they each received in their respective wards. Councillor Mike Sceal wins the prize for the safest seat in town, elected by almost 61% of … Continue reading Havant’s voters deliver their verdict
The HBC Elections – Why your vote counts
If you're just here to find out how your choice of candidate could make a real difference, take this link to skip on down to our guide to 'Reading those leaflets'. Why your vote counts Local elections should be about local issues, with a wide variety of local candidates reflecting the views of the residents … Continue reading The HBC Elections – Why your vote counts
Havant’s heritage. Should we refurbish it, or just rip it up and start again?
That is the topical question posed by a BBC Radio documentary program last week. If you've half an hour to spare, take the link and listen, especially if you work for Havant Borough Council and your brief includes Planning, Economic Development or Regeneration. The subject is not only relevant to the Council's plans to 'demolish … Continue reading Havant’s heritage. Should we refurbish it, or just rip it up and start again?
HBC – In the News this week
The Leadership team at Havant Borough Council have been on the receiving end of letters in the News this week, in response to the flood of HBC press releases that have recently been outbound from their Communications team. The most recent letters concern the press release below which you may well have seen if you … Continue reading HBC – In the News this week
Havant – All you need is love
The lyrics of Lennon and McCartney’s famous song have never been more apposite than what is required to make Havant a thriving historic town it justifiably is, now as in the past. I daily walk around Havant town centre because I live within this busy, vibrant community meeting place for visitors and residents alike. Nowadays, … Continue reading Havant – All you need is love
The March 2022 ‘Half-Full Council’ – the HBC leader’s ship sinks lower
The 16th March meeting of the 'full' council was particularly poorly attended considering the nature of the business on the agenda and the Cabinet's need to demonstrate progress before the May elections. With productivity inevitably waning when the Council breaks for 'the pre-election period' on 28th March, there's not much time left. If you don’t … Continue reading The March 2022 ‘Half-Full Council’ – the HBC leader’s ship sinks lower
The Cabinet celebrates its achievements on Independence, Freeport, Regeneration and more
The HBC Cabinet Meeting of March 7th was a rather smug, self-congratulatory affair, looking to start lining up the press releases that could be issued as soon as the March Council meeting rubber stamped its achievements. With a number of significant items on the agenda, it's worth listening to the meeting, or at least dipping … Continue reading The Cabinet celebrates its achievements on Independence, Freeport, Regeneration and more
HBC’s bold new strategy kicks the Regeneration can down the road again
The latest series of Regeneration Papers were considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Havant Borough Council on Tuesday, 1st March, passing 'scrutiny' with flying colours and no issues flagged. The papers passed through the Cabinet meeting on Monday 7th March with only a minor amendment and their passage through the next full Council … Continue reading HBC’s bold new strategy kicks the Regeneration can down the road again
HBC admits defeat over the Local Plan and declares open season for builders
Given the two important items on the agenda of the Planning Policy Committee on February 22, those of us in the virtual public gallery had settled in for the long haul. We needn't have bothered, the meeting closed barely an hour later. Why is this important to everybody? If you’re new to this, take … Continue reading HBC admits defeat over the Local Plan and declares open season for builders
Amazon – Analysis of the Planning Committee’s decision
Updated from original report of the meeting, February 4thUpdated , 19-2-2022, added final Conclusion The 'Amazon' disclaimer As the Planning Committee Meeting was reminded on February 3rd, there is still no official statement identifying the intended occupier for the 32 New Lane site. The two planning applications for that site have been considered "for what … Continue reading Amazon – Analysis of the Planning Committee’s decision
Havant Civic Society 