Council

Reform councillor for Bridgemary, Cllr Paul Carter

Gosport Reform councillor won't stand down despite resignation calls

Thousands of people would turn up to watch the fireworks in Cosham each year

Fireworks move to Southsea leaves north ‘overlooked’, says councillor

Cllr Netty Shepherd

Havant Greens hit back after Labour ends coalition over Zionism row

L-R: Councillor Netty Shepherd, Councillor Gillian Harris

Havant council coalition disintegrates over Green Party Zionism policy

Pictured: Police Crime Commissioner Donna Jones

Mayoral candidate slams government over delayed Hampshire election

Havant Borough Council is reviewing its Public Spaces Protection Orders on dog fouling and pigeon feeding

Ban on feeding pigeons and dogs in play parks set to be reviewed

The local Borough and County elections in May 2026 - North West Havant County Council Seat

Photos by Alex Shute

Havant by-election set for November 19

Pictured - Caren Diamond, Ex-Reform councillor
Photo: Alex Shute

Havant Reform councillor leaves party

Cllr Netty Shepherd

Labour threatens to end Havant coalition with Greens over Zionism row

Cllr Lee Hunt on site at the Canoe Lake desilting trial

New trial begins to improve the health of Canoe Lake

Migrants landed in Gosport on October 4

Councillors want Home Office to rule out more Gosport migrant landings

Southern Water fined

Why does Havant Borough Council have no confidence in Southern Water?

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket

Councillors unanimously pass no confidence vote in Southern Water

The Play Park under construction

New Fareham playground declared safe despite widespread concerns

The Falkland Gardens water fountain in Gosport will be restored

£85,000 restoration of Falklands Gardens fountain gets start date

A paved footpath has been dug up in Warblington Cemetery to make room for more graves

Council removes footpath at cemetery to make room for 85 new graves
Havant Borough Council removed the footpath to create space for 85 new graves
Lottie Keen

The Play Park under construction

Fareham councillors raise safety concerns over unfenced playground

Havant Borough Council

Council introduces more staff training after £16.6m spent 'unlawfully'

Kent Road, Southsea

Council proposes traffic order on Southsea road due to safety concerns

Debenhams and B&M at Fareham shopping centre are planned for demolition

Latest on major overhaul and shops' demolition as town changed forever

A multimillion-pound project to expand the special educational needs (SEN) provision in Hampshire schools has been approved

Update on multi-million-pound project affecting Hampshire schools

The Welborne approach roundabout at junction 10 of the M27

Latest update on overhaul for M27 junction 10

Hayling Island Household Waste Recycling Centre

Latest on fees for using tips as council hikes fees for these people

Samantha Davies, Machen Barker, Jenny Barker and Julia Stevens representing the Community Against Silverlake Expansion group (L to R)

Major update on recycling site expansion as hundreds complains

Gosport Borough Council's full council meeting on March 4

Heated debate erupts as tenants left living in 'unsafe homes'

Park Community School, Havant

Three schools in line for overhaul in multi-million-pound scheme

Samantha Davies, Machen Barker, Jenny Barker and Julia Stevens representing the Community Against Silverlake Expansion group (L to R)

Recycling centre expansion would 'completely destroy setting'
Residents and local businesses have voiced strong opposition to plans to expand the Silverlake recycling site, warning the development is not the right location for a project that could transform the Hampshire countryside.
Natalia Forero

Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, at full meeting

Fareham confirms maximum council tax increase as budget agreed

Gosport Borough Council leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn

Apology over 'sexist' page three comment council boss meant as a joke

A food waste caddy

Two areas to miss key deadline in massive bin collection shake-up

Demonstration in Droxford against the use of part of the River Meon by 'off road vehicles'

Protest sparks fresh calls to shield rare chalk stream from drivers

Gosport Borough Council leader Peter Chegwyn.

Council leader sparks outrage over 'sexist' page 3 comment about mayor

Perry McMillian by Itchen Bridge, Southampton, where the bridge is lit by blue lighting

Row erupts in Southampton over bridge being lit up in Pompey colours

Leader of Fareham Borough Council Simon Martin, inset, and the council's offices

Police update after thieves steal council van for collecting bins

Proposed office and industrial scheme for Daedalus Waterfront

Developer unveils major project for Daedalus – here's what is planned

Cllr David Hamilton at Fareham Borough Council

Councillor responds to allegations amid 'extremely toxic' atmosphere

Fareham Borough Council offices

Tenants across Fareham to see rents and swathe of other charges rise

Hampshire County Council full council

'We are trapped': Decision on 'largest ever council tax increase'

Poppy Nestor

Teenager's convincing arguments as she wants phones banned in schools

Cllr David Hamilton presenting the motion at Fareham Borough Council

Bitter row over party switch with bullying claims and calls to resign

Angela Larkman, Thomas, 5, and his mother, Kay Larkman enjoy a stroll in the sun at Holly Hill Woodland Park

'Phenomenal' overhaul for 'hidden gem' attraction

Aerial view of Fareham town centre

Next steps for Fareham town centre transformation

Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King

Maximum council tax rise for households is 'the right thing to do'

Hampshire County Council HQ

Hampshire's £354m SEND deficit to be cut under government bailout

Hampshire County Council HQ

County council could go bankrupt – or hike your bills by huge amount

Artist's impression of the Locks Heath housing development

Verdict in on dozens of new homes after huge community backlash

Former Lloyds Bank building In Porchester

'This is a terrible idea': Locals raise fears over vision for old bank

Some of the illegal vapes seized by Hampshire County Council's Trading Standards

Trading Standards seizes £138,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco

More than 14,000 fines were issued in Hampshire for holidays taken during school time last year

Number of Portsmouth parents fined for term-time holidays revealed

Plans to overhaul Fareham Borough Council’s Council Tax Support scheme have been backed by the council’s executive

Step forward for plans to cut council tax bills for thousands of homes

Fareham councillors Lisa Whittle and Paul Whittle

Why vulnerable old landfills could be key for new sea defences

Left to Right Cllr Lesley Meenaghan, Cllr Kevin Casey, Cllr Kirsten Bradley and Cllr Alan Scard at Gosport Borough Council regulatory board meeting on January 28

Unanimous support for new nine-bed HMO above high street shops

Aerial view of the new bedrooms at Thalassa Nursing Home, Gosport

Gosport planners deliver verdict on care home's expansion plan

Work has been taking place at The Diving Museum in Gosport

Unique museum that's a wonderful asset a step closer to reopening

Aerial illustration of proposed development at Southleigh

A27 gridlock fears dominate meeting over major 2,000-home development

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