Hayling Island Community Governance Review
Havant Borough Council (HBC) is undertaking a Community Governance Review (CGR) for Hayling Island, following the receipt of a valid petition from electors in this area.
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 Hayling Island, 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 Hayling Island ...
As part of the first phase of consultation (which launches on Monday 5 January 2026), 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, neighbourhood forum or neighbourhood / community association.
To inform your decision ...
Phases
Pre-consultation
The first phase of consultation will open on Monday 5 January 2026 and you will be able to have your say via an online survey available on this page.
Until this date, please view the above FAQs to find out about the options available and how the process will run.
You can also sign up to receive updates about the Hayling Island CGR by clicking here - you will then receive an email when this consultation is launched.