Havant, a hope?

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Havant, a hope?

Is the sea of Conservative blue in Havant Borough Council an ebbing tide? We welcome Labour's, Mark Coates (Hayling East), Amy Redsull (Warren Park), Gillian Harris & Philip Munday (St Faith's), Lib Dems Philippa Gray (Bedhampton), Paul Gray (Hayling West) & Green Grainne Rason (Emsworth) onto the show to talk about the key issues in their wards, and ask if their 'rebel alliance' can make a difference on a council dominated by 30 Conservative Councillors.

1. With areas as diverse as Emsworth, Bedhampton, Leigh Park & Hayling what are the differences and the similarities, and how does Havant's identity differ from neighbouring Portsmouth?

2. Much of the housing in the borough was built as an overflow for Portsmouth, what would you see HBC do to address its own housing needs? 

3. With the Harbour fees for the Hayling Ferry up 366% and no subsidy, why is this service so vital, and what needs to be done to make sure it remains viable? 

4. With the sewage processing plant at Buds farm regularly discharging into Langstone Harbour who do residents feel about having to pay to have their own poo pumped into the waters they swim, paddle, surf or sail in?

5. With the demise of so many large factories like Kenwood, Tambrand, Wyeth and all the businesses on new lane what can Havant do to avoid being turned into a “dormitory town” where people live but work elsewhere?

6. With Havant being considered one of the safest blue seats in the country how can you make other voices and opinions heard?

7. We've referred to you as a rebel alliance, how easy is it for opposition parties to gain a foothold on HBC, what advantages do incumbents and the administration have, what advantages do you have?