A unique series of pictures captured by keen photographers will go on display in an exciting new exhibition taking place at the Spring Arts and Heritage Centre.

The free-to-see eye-catching photos are from a recent competition run by Havant Borough Council inviting keen photographers to capture climate and biodiversity in the Borough of Havant. 

With more than 300 entries being received the project - delivered in partnership with The Spring - encouraged residents and visitors to submit their photos of the amazing nature and landscapes that we have in and around the borough.  

The best and most powerful photos were then shortlisted by a panel of judges within the five categories:

• Nature and us
• Environmental guardians
• Hidden worlds
• Changing places
• Wildlife wonders 

Every entry received in a special under 25’s category will also be displayed as part of a free-to-see exhibition.

All participants were invited to a private viewing to celebrate their submissions and to hear the winning entry for each category. 

The shortlisted photographs will now be on display in The Spring foyer area until Monday 19 May and can be viewed as part of a free exhibition.  

Cabinet Lead for Environment and Water Quality at Havant Borough Council, Councillor Grainne Rason, said: “We are lucky to have such amazing nature and wildlife to celebrate.  Our shortlisted selection of photos captures the beauty of the borough’s flora, fauna and landscapes superbly.

I am delighted with the high quality and range of photographs that we received and want to thank everyone for their submissions, as well as thanking The Spring for their close support on this project.

“We now encourage everyone visit the wonderful exhibition at The Spring to see the photos on display. We will continue to work with our partners, our residents and our communities to deliver the actions set out within our Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategies, which seek to protect, conserve and enhance our local environment”.

Laura Woodward, Co-CEO & Creative Director of The Spring, added “We have thoroughly enjoyed partnering with Havant Borough Council on this photography project. We have learnt a lot from each other and are proud of what has been achieved together.

“The perspectives shared and the creativity shown from everyone involved, especially all those who submitted images has been truly inspiring.  Seeing our local area through the creative lens of the community is vital and very special, and we are delighted to be hosting the final exhibition - a moment of reflection and celebration of our local area and the beauty it holds, whilst provoking thought and discussion around the impact of climate change.”

The Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy was approved by Cabinet in December 2024. For more information on these strategies, visit www.havant.gov.uk/climatechange.