Situated between the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park and the Solent coastline, Havant is located at the interchange between the A3(M) / A27, M27 corridor with strong connections to the port cities of Portsmouth and Southampton. The borough is within commuting distance to London and the airports of Heathrow and Gatwick are only 75 minutes away.

Dunsbury Park is a 100-acre prime industrial and manufacturing site and designated tax site within the Solent Freeport, which provides excellent opportunities to invest, locate or grow a business in Havant.

Havant is home to more than 4,475 business, of which over 1,000 are in high growth sectors. The borough is home to global companies such as Lockheed Martin, and has renown for its strengths in advanced manufacturing and engineering (AME), marine defence and IT sectors. 

Havant Borough Council is committed to supporting businesses to grow sustainably, thrive through entrepreneurial endeavours, and level up our communities through access to skills and high-quality jobs.

Our Regeneration and Economy team are here to help, whether you are starting a business, expanding, looking to upskill and train your workforce, or exploring ways to fulfil corporate social responsibilities, the team can point you in the right direction.   

Find out more about investment and regeneration opportunities across the Borough.

Read the Council’s Regeneration and economy strategy 2022-36.

For all enquiries, please email Economic_Development@havant.gov.uk