The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
These are 7 selected projects and programmes checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows what the source establishes.
Emsworth Recreation Ground pavilion
Emsworth: recreation-ground pavilion refurbishment
The council has agreed another contribution towards refurbishing the pavilion.
Funding contribution approved; completed refurbishment unverified · evidence dated 2026-03-05
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council and the pavilion delivery partners
Latest evidence: The spending register records a £20,000 decision in March 2026 for project 174, following an earlier allocation. It warns that allocated money may not yet be spent. This is not a verified full project cost or a completion report.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £20,000 neighbourhood developer-levy contribution agreed in March 2026; previous allocations are not treated as a new total.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Neighbourhood developer-levy spending decisions: Emsworth pavilion →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Protect delivery across the borough →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →London Road precinct, Waterlooville
Waterlooville: London Road improvements
Plans cover new paving, seating and planting, with better access along the precinct. The published construction programme is February–October 2027.
Funded; construction scheduled, not confirmed started · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council
Latest evidence: The council FAQ identifies a £1.8 million budget and an approximately 36-week construction programme. The Friday market is to move within the precinct during works. Expected extra visitors are a forecast, not a measured outcome.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- £1.8 million project budget
- Funding
- £150,000 neighbourhood developer levy; £650,000 borough regeneration reserves; £1 million strategic developer levy.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Waterlooville public realm improvements — frequently asked questions →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Keep Havant and Waterlooville accessible during works →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Bulbeck Road, Havant town centre
Havant: Bulbeck Road housing site
The council plans to clear the former car-park site for housing. Its final housing design remains undecided.
Site preparation and housing proposal; completed homes unverified · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council
Latest evidence: The council describes the site as the first phase of wider town-centre regeneration. Its indicative capacity is a design test, not homes built or an approved final total.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £1.65 million Brownfield Land Release Fund grant secured in November 2022 for enabling work; full housing finance not verified.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Havant town centre — Bulbeck Road and vacant shops →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Turn vacant land and shops into useful places →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Front Lawn Community Hub, Leigh Park
Leigh Park: Front Lawn sports facilities
A council funding allocation supports development of the community hub’s sports facilities.
Infrastructure funding allocated; finished facilities unverified · evidence dated 2026-02-26
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council and the community hub delivery partners
Latest evidence: The published spending register records £783,000 for the Front Lawn Community Hub Sports Facility Development. Allocation is not expenditure or completion.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £783,000 strategic developer levy allocation.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Strategic infrastructure spending decisions →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Protect delivery across the borough →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Hayling Oyster Beds, Hayling Island
Hayling Island: Oyster Beds restoration
A local nature project has an infrastructure funding allocation.
Funding allocated; restoration outcomes unverified · evidence dated 2026-02-26
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council and restoration partners
Latest evidence: The spending register records £65,000 for restoration for nature and people. It does not report the ecological result of completed work.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £65,000 strategic developer levy allocation.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Strategic infrastructure spending decisions →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Protect delivery across the borough →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Elizabeth Road, Waterlooville
Waterlooville: accessible play area
The refurbished play area has reopened with inclusive play equipment and picnic seating.
Council reports reopened · evidence dated 2026-07-02
Responsible body: Havant Borough Council
Latest evidence: The council reports a wheelchair-accessible roundabout and other equipment after consultation. Reopening is verified; long-term use and accessibility outcomes have not been measured here.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified. An official project boundary has not been matched to current wards; no ward-wide impact is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Elizabeth Road play area reopens, 2 July 2026 →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Build on places residents can already use →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →