HBC latest news

The latest news section of the website provides an archive of all our press releases. Each item is appropriately time stamped and correct at the time of being published.

If you have an urgent media enquiry, please email publicrelations@havant.gov.uk 

Supporting residents who need help to pay their council tax

Residents in the borough who need additional help to pay for their council tax will receive more support. At a meeting of Havant Borough Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 7 June, councillors agreed to the Discretionary element of the Council Tax...

Veterans muster to mark Falklands Memorial Day

A memorial bench is set to be unveiled on Wednesday 14 June in the Meridian Centre, Havant to mark Falklands Memorial Day. The bench, made by Havant Men's Shed and donated by local business Lockheed Martin, will be unveiled by the Leader of Havant...

Waterlooville man ordered to pay more than £6,000 for flytipping offence

Mr Nicky Vincent, of Houghton Avenue, Waterlooville was convicted of unauthorised disposal of waste under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act. The court heard that on the evening of the 12 March 2021 a van hired from U-...

One month left to claim energy bills support vouchers

Households on traditional prepayment meters urged to ‘use or lose’ energy bill vouchers The government is calling on anyone who tops up their energy via a traditional prepayment electricity meter, or PPM, to redeem money-off vouchers before they...

Cabinet changes announced at Havant Borough Council

A new look Cabinet has been appointed at Havant Borough Council, following the recent elections.  Councillor Neil Bowdell and Councillor Liz Fairhurst have been appointed to Cabinet roles, meanwhile Councillor Andrew Briggs and Councillor Julie...

Bank Holiday bin collections

Your rubbish, recycling and garden waste collections will continue as normal on Monday 29 May (Spring bank holiday Monday). Our crews start at 7am so please ensure your bin is ready for collection to avoid it being missed.  To find out which...

Reminder to Ukrainian families and UK hosts

Tomorrow (Tuesday 23 May) sees the return of our popular drop-in session at the Public Service Plaza, Havant. Havant Borough Council will be hosting a family drop-in session for Ukrainian refugees and hosts living in the Borough of Havant. Attending...

Havant’s first Dementia Festival takes place to mark Dementia Awareness Week

To mark Dementia Action Week Havant Borough Council will be hosting its first Dementia Festival, a free event giving people living with Dementia, their carers, friends, and families the opportunity to seek advice and support from local charities and...

Councillor Rosy Raines returns to Mayoral duties

Serving as the 49th Mayor of Havant Councillor Rosy Raines was elected at today’s Full Council Meeting.  She takes over from Councillor Diana Patrick who has served as Mayor for the past year. The annual Mayor Making ceremony took place in the Plaza...

Havant Borough local elections

The results of the Havant Borough Council local elections on Thursday 4 May are now available for you on the elections result page on our website. The overall turnout for the borough was 32%.

Pages