Havant Borough Council
Councillors:
36
Wards:
17
Committees:
35
Meetings (2025):
87
Meetings (2024):
96
Councillor David Keast
Cowplain Ward - Havant
Councillor David Keast
Conservatives
Vice Chairman of Planning Committee
Terms of Office
A councillor's term of office shows how long they have served on the council. Each term typically lasts 4 years.
First Elected: May 2002
Current Term Until: May 2028
Current Term Until: May 2028
Committee Memberships
Last 12 monthsCommittees are groups of councillors that meet regularly to make decisions and oversee specific areas of council business. Each committee has a different focus, such as planning, education, or finance.
Planning Committee
Vice-Chairman 23 meetingsSite Viewing Working Party
Vice-Chairman 22 meetingsOverview and Scrutiny Committee
Committee Member 14 meetingsCouncil
Committee Member 11 meetingsLicensing Committee
Standing Deputy 3 meetingsLicensing Sub Committee
Committee Member 2 meetingsAnnual Council / Mayor Making
Committee Member 1 meetingGovernance Committee
Other Member 1 meetingUpcoming Meetings
Licensing Committee
27th May 2025Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
28th May 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
29th May 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
5th Jun 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
12th Jun 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
12th Jun 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
18th Jun 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
19th Jun 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
25th Jun 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
25th Jun 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
10th Jul 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
17th Jul 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
23rd Jul 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
7th Aug 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
14th Aug 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
29th May 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredSite Viewing Working Party
6th Jun 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
13th Jun 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedLicensing Committee
25th Jun 2024Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
26th Jun 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
27th Jun 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
3rd Jul 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
9th Jul 2024Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
18th Jul 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
24th Jul 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
25th Jul 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ApologiesCouncil
31st Jul 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
8th Aug 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
15th Aug 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredSite Viewing Working Party
29th Aug 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
3rd Sep 2024Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
5th Sep 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredOverview and Scrutiny Committee
9th Sep 2024Monday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
19th Sep 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
25th Sep 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
26th Sep 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
3rd Oct 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
10th Oct 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredOverview and Scrutiny Committee
16th Oct 2024Wednesday, 5:00 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
24th Oct 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedGovernance Committee
28th Oct 2024Monday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Other Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
14th Nov 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
14th Nov 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
20th Nov 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
21st Nov 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
4th Dec 2024Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
5th Dec 2024Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
12th Dec 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredSite Viewing Working Party
2nd Jan 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
9th Jan 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
15th Jan 2025Wednesday, 5:10 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
15th Jan 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
23rd Jan 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
30th Jan 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
6th Feb 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
10th Feb 2025Monday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
13th Feb 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
20th Feb 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
24th Feb 2025Monday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
26th Feb 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
6th Mar 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Committee
6th Mar 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
13th Mar 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Sub Committee
17th Mar 2025Monday, 10:00 AM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
19th Mar 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
27th Mar 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
3rd Apr 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub Committee
8th Apr 2025Tuesday, 3:00 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedOverview and Scrutiny Committee
9th Apr 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedSite Viewing Working Party
17th Apr 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
24th Apr 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
8th May 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ApologiesPlanning Committee
12th May 2025Monday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedAnnual Council / Mayor Making
14th May 2025Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSite Viewing Working Party
15th May 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Not requiredOverview and Scrutiny Committee
22nd May 2025Thursday, 4:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
22nd May 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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Last updated: 18 May 2025 02:00