16th April
Oyster boat Terror rescued from a rotting wreck
celebrates 20 years of public sailing trips since restoration
An Oyster Boat which was rescued from a rotting
wreck in Chichester is celebrating a landmark year of sailings.
15th April
After a successful Christmas concert, Emsworth
Concert Band return now with their spring event.
3rd April
An Easter Update from WemsFest
We've 2 very different shows in April;
US Bluegrass maestros Jacob Jolliff (mandolin) and Michael Daves
(guitar) are in concert at Cobnor Barn on Saturday 11 April at 8pm.
It's just one of 2 public shows in the UK following their teaching
week at 'Sore Fingers' and celebrates their new release 'We Like Jim &
Jesse!' which is superb!
31st March
Local Government Reorganisation Update
The
Government has approved the plan favoured by HBC, previously known as
‘Option 1A’. Under this model there will be four new unitary councils on
the Hampshire mainland, with the Isle of Wight remaining a standalone
unitary council:
27th March
Emsworth makes a bid for UK’s first Town of
Culture title showcasing its rich history
Emsworth is making a bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture showcasing its rich history.Emsworth will link up with neighbouring Southbourne, Thorney Island, and Westbourne to fight for the title competing against dozens of towns hoping for the winning prize of £3m to deliver a cultural programme lasting about six months in 2028
21st March
Queenie's Vintage Tearoom announces 'difficult
decision' to close after four years due to crippling bills
After exploring all avenues, a vintage tearoom has
announced it is closing down after an incredible four years.
Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom, at Emsworth train station, has spent the
best part of a year searching for different ways to remain open amid
crippling bills and a series of vandalism.
19th March
Local Campaigners and MP for Chichester Unite to
Demand Accountability on Sewage Pollution
As part of a parliamentary national campaign
briefing event held at the Palace of Westminster on 17 March, Jess
Brown-Fuller met with Mike Owens of Hayling Sewage Watch (HSW) and Libby
Alexander of Save Our South Coast Alliance (SOSCA).
10th March
Emsworth Town Council Campaign Update
7th March
Let-tuce collect your food waste
As part of Food Waste Action Week (9-15 March)
Havant Borough Council is set to launch its new weekly food waste collection
service in selected areas of the borough.
27th February
Full Council
agrees a balanced budget for Havant Borough Council that delivers real
dividends
19th February
Cash Access UK is bringing a banking hub to
Havant Town Centre
11th February
Emsworth Lawn Bowls Club
10th February
Emsworth Community Land Trust Supports
Establishing an Emsworth Town Council
31st January
Arrest made after man exposes himself on two
occasions in Emsworth
A man has been arrested following two incidents in
Emsworth where a man was seen exposing himself.
26th January
West Sussex farmers raise record amount for Air
Ambulance charity at tractor run
A West Sussex farmer organised a tractor run which
raised a record amount for a life-saving charity which rescued his wife
after a horse accident.
16th January
Havant Borough Council to request Government
funding for reducing coastal risks and environment projects
15th January
"Essential A27 link road is
needed" to make sure a new 2,100-home development is "a success"
A plea has been made for key link road to the A27 to
be built before a new 2,000-home community is created between Emsworth and
Denvilles.
14th January
Have your say on the future of community
governance of Emsworth and Hayling Island
You have the chance to shape how residents of
Emsworth and Hayling Island are represented in local decision-making by
taking part in the first stage of consultation for the Community Governance
Reviews (CGR) for these areas.
13th January
Past pupils and teachers gather to celebrate
West Sussex school's 70th anniversary
Past pupils and teachers have returned to Bourne
Community College to celebrate the school's platinum jubilee.
9th January
The slow death of the River Ems
Who failed the River Ems? Portsmouth Water or those
who licensed the damage?
6th January
Update on the
Emsworth Town Council Petition
News updated:
Thursday April 16, 2026
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