September 2023

Introducing Havant Borough Council’s Economic Development Team 

Wayne Layton, Executive Head of Regeneration, Economic Development and Preventative Services

James Maw, Economic Development Manager

Hannah Haynes, Economic Development Officer 

'Welcome to Havant Borough Council’s Business Newsletter. Our newly established Economic Development team are here to offer local businesses and entrepreneurs support and we want to maximise employment opportunities for our residents.  We want to help you through collaborative working, targeted business interventions, linking employers to local skills providers and signposting funding opportunities that can support your business. We want to help promote your businesses through  networking events and pop-up stalls in the community, and we look forward to engaging with businesses of all sizes.' Wayne Layton 

If you have any immediate queries, please contact economic_development@havant.gov.uk 

There is still time to complete our short business survey which will help shape the Economic Development offer at Havant Borough Council.

Havant Business Support Clinic 
Thursday 2 November 
09:30am – 5:30pm 
Public Service Plaza 
Civic Centre Road, Havant,
PO9 2AX 

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are hosting a Business Support Clinic in partnership with Havant Borough Council. 

They offer practical advice, resources and connect you to local and national services offering support in a range of areas. 

If you are looking for support with funding, skills or strategic input Solent LEP are here to help overcome challenges. 

There is no cost to attend the business clinic - contact Jayne.sime@solentlep.org.uk to book your time slot. 

We are looking for businesses and organisations who want to transform empty shops and underused spaces in Waterlooville Town Centre to create long-term solutions to currently high vacancy rates. 

Eligible projects could receive a grant for capital works of up to £50,000. The proposed projects are required to be in the Waterlooville Vacant Shop Scheme Zone and can be from either start-up businesses or expanding businesses. 

Solent LEP are launching CREATE Solent 

All those working in the creative industries in the region are invited to join CREATE Solent - the first regional collective from CREATE Britain and the Solent LEP.  CREATE Solent will provide a single access point and network to collaborate and champion creatives in the region.

Hold the date

Havant Business Partnership 2^nd November 17:30 – 19:00 

We are relaunching The Havant Business Partnership, a local networking event in conjunction with Havant and South Downs College. The November business event will be held at The West Group in Waterlooville. 

If you would like to be invited to the partnership please email economic_development@havant.gov.uk to join the partnership distribution list.