 HRH impressed with 'all she saw'
 The Princess Royal has expressed how impressed she was by her tour of the Public Service Plaza and the Community Day held last Tuesday.
In a letter from her Private Secretary, to Sandy Hopkins and Mayor Cllr Paul Buckley, she congratulates the stall holders for their 'obvious commitment and dedication' and the council for its 'innovative programme'.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Plaza to unveil a plaque to mark the official opening, during Havant Borough Council’s Community Open Day event.
See more pics from the day
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 Parking fines and figures for 2012/13
At the last Governance and Logistics Panel Review Cllrs asked for the parking fees and parking fines figures for 2011/12 and 2012/13 to be circulated.
Parking fees
In 2011/12 the council received £1,020,000 from parking fees.
In 2012/13 this figure dropped £8,000 to £1,012,000.
Parking fines
In 2011/12 the council received £220,00 in parking fines.
In 2012/13 this figure rose by £21,000 to £241,000
Combined totals
2011/12 fines and fees combined - £1,240,000
2012/13 fines and fees combined - £1,253,000
The parking fees collected in 2012/13 were £153,000 less than had been anticipated while the amount of parking fines collected was £56,000 more than expected.
For more contact Simon Little, Finance Service Manager, 02392 446624
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In memory of Alderman Bill Blackett
Honorary Alderman Bill Blackett, who served on Havant Borough Council for 12 years over two stints, passed away on Monday 22 July.
A service was held in his memory on Friday morning at St John's Church, Purbrook.
Originally elected to the council in 1986, Honorary Alderman Blackett retired in 1996 but was then re-elected in 2000 and served until 2002.
During his time on the council he was Chairman of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, Housing Committee and Finance Sub Committee. He was conferred the title of Honorary Alderman in 1996.
If anyone would like to make a donation in his memory, these can be made to either the RNLI, or the Rowans Hospice c/o J Edwards Funeral Directors, 13 St. Georges Walk, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7TU.
In the headlines
Local authority stories in the national news.
We’ve got five years left, at best - Guardian
Nearly one charity in 10 thinks it will not exist in five years because of funding cuts and escalating demand.
Penalty charge as High Court rules parking rises are unlawful - Times
A High Court judge ruled that Barnet Council acted unlawfully when it increased the cost of residential parking permits and visitor vouchers in controlled parking zones.
Local councils lose powers to oppose fracking - Independent
Local communities are set to lose control over key environmental decisions affecting whether the controversial gas extraction technique of fracking can go ahead in their area.
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