Perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised by last week’s re-submission of the 39 West Street ‘Dominos Pizza’ takeaway planning application by Geo. & R. Carrell Properties Ltd. The cynical timing of this application follows an approach often used with contentious applications, sneaking them in during the holiday period when the public are normally distracted. Once … Continue reading Dominos – 39 West Street planning application re-submitted
Christmas wreath making workshop success!
The Christmas Wreath making workshop was organised by the Havant Civic Society and held on Friday 7th at St Faith's Church, a beautiful and welcoming venue. All proceeds were donated to the fund for restoring the historic banner depicting St Faith which is currently at the London School of needlework for assessment. Hilary Deadman gave … Continue reading Christmas wreath making workshop success!
Southern Water – ‘I’ll get back to you on that’
For those who followed our report of Southern Water's appearance before an HBC Scrutiny Panel on November 13th, we thought you might be interested in Southern Water's responses, received today, to the questions they were unable to answer on the day.
A quick and easy litter questionnaire
Havant Civic Society have been invited to attend a meeting of the Business and Commercial Services Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday 5th December to discuss the subject of litter in the town. Please take a couple of minutes to answer the two questions below, pressing the 'Submit' button when you've finished. The responses we receive will … Continue reading A quick and easy litter questionnaire
A ‘Trojan Horse’? – East of Castle Avenue
On November 9th, our Planning Representative noted the application by Persimmon Homes for land east of Castle Avenue. To give some context to this application, here it is superimposed on the current site to the east of Castle Avenue. Southleigh Road runs to the north along the left hand edge of this image with Warblington … Continue reading A ‘Trojan Horse’? – East of Castle Avenue
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
‘Opportunity Havant’ – A case of ships and rodents perhaps?
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at this recent press release from HBC... "Sandy Hopkins, who is currently Chief Executive at East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council, is taking on a new challenge at Southampton City Council as its Chief Executive." "James Hassett, Executive Director of Operations and Place Shaping at East Hampshire and … Continue reading ‘Opportunity Havant’ – A case of ships and rodents perhaps?
East Street car parks under threat
We are concerned that both the East Pallant and the Bear Hotel car parks are included in the Draft Local Plan to 2036 as sites for residential development. Objections from the Civic Society, The Spring and St Faith’s Church about the impact of this have not yet altered the Council’s thinking. These car parks are … Continue reading East Street car parks under threat
St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
Havant Civic Society and St Faith's Church Lantern Procession and Carols on St Lucy's Day, Thursday 13th December at 6.00pm. Meet at the Pallant House, behind Waitrose, then walk by lantern light to the Gazebo Garden for carols followed by refreshments. Everyone Welcome Please bring a lantern Download our St Lucy's day poster to print and … Continue reading St Lucy’s Day Lantern Procession and Carols at the Gazebo
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
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