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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.
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The new Leader of Havant Borough Council has been announced, following the results of the local borough elections held on Thursday 2 May.
With no overall political majority, a coalition has been formed between Labour, Liberal Democrats and Green Party Councillors. At the head of the coalition is Councillor Philip Munday (Labour, Havant St Faith's ward) as the Leader of Havant Borough Council, with Councillor Philippa Gray (Liberal Democrats, Bedhampton ward) as the Deputy Leader.
More information can be found on our website.
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Serving as the 50th Mayor of Havant, Councillor Peter Wade was elected at the Annual Council Meeting and Mayor Making ceremony on Wednesday 15 May. He takes over from Councillor Rosy Raines, who served as Mayor for the past year.
This is Councillor Wade's second time as Mayor of Havant, with his wife - Mrs Janet Wade - as Mayoress.
More information can be found on our website.
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 The Great Big Green Week is the UK's biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. It runs from 8 - 16 June, and this year's theme is all about swaps. Get inspired by the swaps communities are making every day to help create a better tomorrow!
Get involved in the Great Big Green Week by attending an event in your local area, or by sharing how you're taking action to tackle climate change and protect nature online.
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 Come along to a fun car show in Waterlooville Town Centre on Saturday 25 May from 10.30am - 3.30pm!
There will be a mix of American police cars, classic cars, hot rods & supercars just to name a few. The event will also have children's face painting, an ice cream van, and ‘Jive Boogie’ - a '50s dance group performing in the bandstand.
For more information, visit www.havant.gov.uk/waterlooville
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 Havant Borough Council and Horizon Leisure Trust are proposing to deliver a transformation of the facilities at Waterlooville Leisure Centre.
This engagement closes on Wednesday 26 June - share your views before it's too late!
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 Havant’s annual Dementia Information Day takes place on Friday 28th June 2024 from 10:00am to 2.00pm at Havant Borough Council, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AX.
This free event is an opportunity for people living with Dementia, their carers, friends and families to seek advice and support from local charities and organisations. Just turn up and see what is on offer!
Refreshments and free parking will be available.
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 On Sunday 26 May from 10am, National Tennis Association will be offering FREE Taster Sessions at Waterlooville Recreation Ground (Rowlands Avenue, PO7 7HU), for children aged 4 - 10.
This is a fantastic way for children to try tennis in a fun and supportive environment!
There will also be free, social tennis sessions every Saturday from 10am - 11am at Waterlooville Recreation Ground!
Starting Saturday 18 May, you can sign up to a session each week and play tennis for free - no matter your age, background or ability!
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 From 10 June 2024, it will be a legal requirement under The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 to have your cats microchipped. It will be compulsory to have your cat
microchipped from 20 weeks of age.
What can you do?
• Get your cat implanted with a microchip via a registered implanter, either a vets or an animal charity.
• Register your details on a UK DEFRA approved microchipping database.
• Keep those details up to date.
This will mean more lost, found, stolen, stray and deceased cats can be reunited with their owners.
More information can be found on our website.
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 The newly refurbished play area at Eastoke Corner, Hayling Island, is due to be officially opened this Saturday (25 May) in time for visitors to enjoy it during half-term!
The official opening event is between 12.30pm and 2pm, with the Mayor of Havant cutting the ribbon at 1pm.
Local fitness experts will be on hand to demonstrate how to use the equipment and Proludic – the contractors who refurbished the park – will be giving out goody bags to the first 75 children to visit the park.
More information can be found on our website.
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