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Welcome to Havant Borough Council’s online newsletter which gives you the opportunity to find out more about what's going on and keep you up-to-date with our news.
If anyone you know would like to sign up for this bulletin, please forward this newsletter to them and they can sign up here.
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 On Thursday 2 May, elections will take place across the borough for Councillors (3 seats in each of the borough's 12 wards), as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Area.
This means you will be able to cast up to 3 votes on the green ballot paper to vote for local councillors and one vote on the yellow ballot paper to vote for a Police & Commissioner.
Typically, only a third of wards are up for election each year, but as a result of an Electoral Review by the Local Government Boundary Commission, boundary changes are being implemented which affect all wards across the borough. The review can be seen here and the outcomes are discussed here.
The list of nominated candidates for both the borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections can be seen here.
Don't miss the chance to register for postal voting
If you would like to apply for postal voting, and removing the need to visit a polling station on the 2 May, you will need to have formally applied before 5pm on Wednesday 17 April. To find out how to apply, click here
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 The council's Youth Employment Service is continuing its important work, supporting young people aged 18-24 living in the borough by gaining valuable paid experience in a real job.
By funding the wages to the employer at National Living Wage for a maximum of six months, for up to 25 hours per week, the opportunity exists for young people to learn whilst in paid employment and for businesses to access new talent.
Learn more at the Link Up Youth Hub.
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 Fancy taking part in a lottery where you benefit local charities...?
Havant Borough Council's Community Lottery helps to raise funds for local charities and community groups.
Tickets cost £1 with 60p going towards local good causes, compared to just 28p in the pound for the National Lottery. The weekly draw has a jackpot of £25,000 for a matching sequence of six numbers, with many other prizes on offer. Find out more at www.havantlottery.co.uk.
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 Wellbeing Centre for mental health opens its doors
In partnership with Havant Borough Council, a Wellbeing Centre offering invaluable mental health support has been opened for residents in the Meridian Shopping Centre in the heart of Havant.
Run by the charity Havant & East Hants Mind, the new facility provides residents with easy access to the many services it offers. The charity supports people with poor mental health to live well, and actively strives to help people maintain positive mental health, especially through difficult times. They also actively campaign to raise awareness and to address misconceptions and stigma about mental health.
To find out more about the work of Havant & East Hants Mind, visit their website.
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New cycle leaflet for the borough now available
 The borough has a comprehensive offer for cyclists of all abilities and ages, which the council is proud to support through the production of its cycle map guide. The 2024 edition is now in circulation throughout the borough - alternatively, download the leaflet from the council website.
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Sign up to our garden waste service!
 With the winter behind us, our gardens are now springing into life. Concerned about keeping on top of all the grass cuttings and hedge trimmings? Why not sign up to our Garden Waste service - with fortnightly collections starting from less than £5 a month, you could save yourself some time and effort!
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First Havant Honorary Citizen Award announced
The first ever Havant Honorary Citizen Award - which recognises the dedication and efforts of individuals and community organisations in making the borough a better place - has been awarded to Knox White.
An inspiring individual, and a founding member of the Heart of Hayling Boxing Academy, Knox was presented with the award in recognition of his services to the young people of the borough. Congratulations Knox!
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