Havant
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Havant lies on the south Hampshire coast, bordered by Langstone and Chichester Harbours, both renowned for sailing and wildlife. Havant town provides shopping and heritage buildings, while Hayling Island is a key feature, with sandy beaches, seaside attractions, and water sports. Inland villages and countryside contrast with the coast, while nature reserves around the harbours highlight the area’s ecological importance. The district’s geography is defined by its harbours, islands, and maritime landscapes.
The local authority for this district is: Havant Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hampshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hampshire County Council.
Constituencies in Havant
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Wards in Havant
Havant is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bedhampton
- Cowplain
- Emsworth
- Hart Plain
- Havant St Faith's
- Hayling East
- Hayling West
- Leigh Park Central & West Leigh
- Leigh Park Hermitage
- Purbrook
- Stakes
- Waterloo