Emsworth Community Governance Review
Havant Borough Council (HBC) is undertaking a Community Governance Review (CGR) for Emsworth, following a request from the Emsworth Neighbourhood Forum (supported by a petition of local electors).
This is a statutory process that allows the Council to consider whether changes are needed to the way local communities are represented and governed.
The review will look at whether a new parish council should be created for Emsworth, whether alternative forms of community representation would be more appropriate or whether no change to local governance is preferred.
The first phase of consultation has now closed - thank you to everyone who took part. We are currently analysing the feedback received and this page will be updated with the findings of this consultation.
The Terms of Reference for the CGR, which set out the scope, principles, responsibilities, consultation activity, and schedule for the review can be viewed here.
Scroll down to find out more about CGR and to have your say!
About CGR ...
The options for Emsworth ...
As part of the first phase of consultation, we are asking for your preference amongst the following options:
1 – Keep things as they are – this choice would mean that no parish councils (or alternative arrangements) would be introduced in the relevant area.
2 – Establish a parish council – this choice would indicate a preference for a parish council to be established within the relevant area.
3 – Establish an alternative arrangement – this choice would indicate a preference for an alternative governance arrangement, which could include the establishment of an area committee or neighbourhood / community association.
To inform your decision ...
Phases
Phase 1 Analysis
Following the end of the first stage of consultation, we will analyse the responses received and will report these back at one of our Full Council meetings, along with options of how the review may proceed from there for Councillors to decide upon.
This page will be updated with the progress of the review and the next steps as they are confirmed.
Please note that the exact date of the second phase of consultation is currently provisional and will be confirmed in May 2026.