BOROUGH NEWS Autumn 2019
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Wildflowers get Borough buzzing You may have noticed a number of roadside verges that provided a stunning floral display of wildflowers earlier this summer. The trial planting of wildflowers aimed to provide more bee-friendly areas and to promote greater biodiversity. The scheme was a huge success and the Council is already planning to increase the number of areas that will be planted with wildflower seeds for 2020.
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Picture above: Verges planted with wild flowers to boost biodiversity
Climate change emergency declared Residents urged to get involved The Council has declared a Climate Change and Environmental Emergency. Our aim is to be carbon neutral by 2025 and support communities and businesses across the Borough to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Following the unanimous decision at its July meeting, the Council has formed an all party working group led by the Liberal Democrat Cabinet Lead for the Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle alongside the Independent Cllr Gin Tidridge and Conservative Cllr Margaret Atkinson. The scale of the challenge means the Council will need to work together with local businesses and residents to help save our environment. Over the next few months, we’ll be developing a new strategy and action plan and
we would like your involvement in shaping this. We are already ahead of the government’s 2020 target on greenhouse gas emissions, are one of Hampshire’s leading local authorities for levels of recycling (including the county’s only collection of food waste) and we have a substantial renewable energy portfolio, but realise there is more that can be done. Cllr Kyrle said: “We recognise that this is a hugely important issue
facing not just our residents, but also our environment, our wildlife and the planet. As a council, we work hard to reduce the environmental impact of our day-to-day operations and to support our residents and businesses in being greener.” See page 15 to find out how a local primary school are helping to protect the planet.
If you’d like to help shape our response to the climate and environment emergency, please complete a short online survey by following this link: eastleigh.gov.uk/cesurvey
Residents loved the floral displays and many enquired about what seed mix we used. To encourage residents to also help the bees and other insects we are delighted to announce that we have 250 FREE packets of the native wild flower seed mix for residents to plant their own wild flower area in their own garden. Seed packs* can be collected from Eastleigh House or Hedge End Town Council on a first come first served basis from Monday 16 September. *one per household For more information visit eastleigh.gov.uk/wildflowers
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Our focus As a Council, we are focused on improving the quality of life of everyone living and working in the Borough, both now and in the future.
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It’s been an absolute lifeline for us.
The stories in this issue are themed around the key areas where we are making a positive difference to people’s lives.
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Improving the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in the Borough and supporting and creating sustainable communities. We want all our residents and people working in the Borough to live long, healthy and happy lives.
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Creating homes and communities to meet residents’ current needs now and in the future. To help support a buoyant house market, it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of suitable, high-quality homes that can meet the diverse needs of residents both now and in the future. Building new homes and communities provides opportunities for people looking for affordable rent, or a new home to meet their changing needs.
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” Zach keeps his independence
Home adaptations help local family When Zach started falling over for no obvious reason and complaining of pains in his feet his mother simply put it down to growing pains. Not for one moment could she have foreseen that within a couple of years her young son would be using a wheelchair. Four years on and, despite having undergone countless tests and scans, 13-year-old Zach’s condition remains a mystery.
“It’s such a worry,” says the Wildern schoolboy’s mum, Nicki. “He’s getting progressively worse but the clinical teams cannot pinpoint the cause. The hardest thing is watching Zach deteriorate but not being able to do anything about it.” Nicki was unaware she could access Eastleigh Borough Council’s Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme. It was only through a
Securing sustainable economic growth, high yet stable employment and a shared prosperity for residents, now and for generations to come. It is about ensuring every one of us has a good standard of living in strong, safe, sustainable communities.
Maintaining an attractive and sustainable environment that residents value, and which can allow residents and businesses to thrive.
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“Zach’s occupational therapist helped us fill in the forms and we were then lucky enough to qualify for a home assessment. It’s been an absolute lifeline for us,” says Nicki. Home adaptations carried out to date include the installation of entrance ramps and a stair-lift. The go-ahead has been given to convert an upstairs bathroom into a wet room and the widening of internal doorways to accommodate Zach’s wheelchair are currently being looked at. “These adaptations are helping Zack to maintain his independence which is really important for a teenage boy,” says Nicki. “He is dealing with so much, and coping so well, that it’s lovely for him to be able to have that independence at home. Nicki adds: “As Zach’s illness is progressive his needs are constantly changing; it’s really good to know there is a team at Eastleigh Borough Council who we can turn to for help as we face these ongoing challenges. We have such gratitude to all involved for the support Zach has been given.”
Find out more about DFGs and read about Zach’s story: eastleigh.gov.uk/dfg Picture above: Zach using his newly installed ramp
• Taking a person-centered approach • Ensuring people are well informed about their housing options • Providing sufficient housing stock to cope with demand
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conversation with Zach’s occupational therapist that Nicki was directed to the scheme.
New commitment to tackling homelessness The Council’s Cabinet recently approved the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for the next five years. Eastleigh Borough Council is passionate about tackling health inequalities and social deprivation. It recognises that there are few things that contribute more to our residents’ wellbeing than having a secure place they can call home. Our intention is to deliver a service which is compassionate, fair and effective at helping residents at the time when they need our help the most. In summary the strategy commits to:
• Taking a preventative approach to tackling homelessness whilst supporting sustainable communities • Working in partnership with key agencies • A proactive approach to tackle rough sleeping
If you are concerned that you may become homeless, more information can be found at eastleigh.gov.uk/ homelessness or call 023 8068 8000
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Park Sport festival’s a hit! 1,874 Park Sport sessions were booked across the summer Park Sport is the annual summer programme giving Eastleigh Borough’s 8-16 year olds a chance to try out a range of sports and activities through the holidays for just £1 per session. The 15th year of Park Sport, was marked by two new one-day festivals offering inclusive activities for all the family, in addition to the weekly summer sessions at 15 venues across the Borough. The free Skate Jam events, run by professionals from Team Extreme, have become a staple of the
programme, as well as the free swimming sessions at three Borough leisure centres. Local mum Louise said; “My children loved the Parksport Festival day. They participated in sports that they wouldn’t normally get the chance to try like Trampolining, Squash, Badminton and Yoga. It was well
organised and all the coaches were brilliant with the children” Park Sport is funded by the Local Area Committees and Parish and Town Councils, and is sponsored by Hillcrest Structural Ltd with the sailing activities sponsored by BP Oil Ltd.
Pictures above: Participants enjoying Park Sport festival.
The new facility will be leased to Trojans Sports Club and consist of two junior football pitches, a cricket pitch, two archery ranges and a junior rugby pitch. The facilities will also be available to local community clubs to hire. Hardmoor will also remain the home of Southampton Archery Club, who boast the largest archery club membership in the country.
Hardmoor Sports Ground opening soon Construction of the new sports facilities at Hardmoor Sports Ground on Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh is nearing completion. The development will improve the facilities for local cricket, archery, junior football and junior rugby users, through the construction of a new two-changing room sports pavilion and indoor archery range. Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access has also been improved to the ground to relieve current parking pressures experienced at peak periods across the Hardmoor and Trojans sports sites. The development is being delivered as part of the North Stoneham housing development and its commitment to replace and improve local sports facilities.
Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee Cllr Paul Bicknell said; “This is another great example of the Council providing high quality sports facilities. We have worked closely with the resident clubs and the National Governing Bodies of the relevant sports to maximise the use of this fantastic multisports facility and ensure its sustainability for the long term.” Also, opening this Autumn is the £8 million stateof-the art football hub at Monks Brook playing fields, Eastleigh. The new hub, that will be run by the Hampshire FA, will be called ‘Stoneham Lane’ and consist of three full-size, floodlit 3G artificial grass pitches together with an eight-changing room pavilion, clubroom and café.
Step Up for a healthier and happier you The Council’s Health and Wellbeing team are always working hard to support residents to improve their health. This summer we launched Step Up For You! The campaign centres around simple tips to build something healthy and positive into your everyday. Residents can sign up to tips, inspiration and motivation to do that little bit more to be a little bit healthier. Step Up For You also covers overall wellbeing and encourages you to keep being social, feeling good and eating healthily. The team are excited to hear tips and stories from the 144 subscribers and followers to encourage others to be happier and healthier and build a community to support one another.
Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/stepupforyou
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Local Plan update Last summer we had many comments from individuals and organisations before the Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State in October 2018. We need to plan positively to provide for the new homes and jobs that our communities need across the whole Borough. The Local Plan includes a proposal to the north of Bishopstoke and Fair Oak, to help meet these needs, known as the Strategic Growth Option (SGO). Since the submission of the Plan in 2018, we have been working with relevant organisations to understand their concerns, gather further evidence and strengthen the Local Plan policies.
Protecting ancient woodland We have recently published a range of Statements of Common Ground with key partners and statutory organisations that outline an agreed approach in relation to our Local Plan. One of these specifically relates to measures that will be included in the plan to ensure that ancient woodland is protected. We have always maintained a commitment to protecting the ancient woodland and associated ecological networks; and the Statement of Common Ground between Eastleigh Borough Council, Natural England, Forestry Commission, Forestry England, Highwood Group Limited, Galliford Try Partnership / Drew Smith Limited, outlines an agreed approach to strengthen these measures.
New measures The resulting modifications to the local plan policy that we have proposed to the Planning Inspector require:
• An increase in the biodiversity of the ancient woodland;
• The provision of new green spaces, tree
planting and habitat creation, including: open buffers of at least 50 metres
• Measures to provide environmental
connections across the link road (for example green bridges, animal tunnels, and overarching trees);
• Retention of individual mature trees and
hedgerows within the site wherever possible, or else ensure their replacement;
• Restoration and enhancement of the existing woodland;
• A visitor management plan and long-term
funding to maintain the new habitats, nature park and visitor management measures.
These measures provide extra protection to ensure that the ancient woodland and the biodiversity they support are protected and enhanced. A Statement of Common Ground has also been agreed between the Council and Winchester City Council (WCC) in terms of the ‘duty to cooperate’ and a general policy approach to phasing and safeguarding the route of the link road. The Statement also identifies the outstanding concerns WCC have, and Eastleigh Borough Council’s evidence in response, regarding the deliverability of a new link road; The Council has also agreed a Statement of Common Ground with Hampshire County Council with regard to the need for more school places. For more information eastleigh.gov.uk/localplan
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Local Plan Examination dates announcements An independent planning inspector has been appointed to examine the Council’s Local Plan. She will consider all the supporting evidence and the representations from organisations and members of the public, that will be discussed at the hearing sessions. If the planning inspector finds the plan to be ‘sound’ (in other words, if she supports the plan), the Council can formally adopt it. The hearing sessions will be held in the Millennium Suite at the Botleigh Grange Hotel, Hedge End and will open on Thursday 21 November at 10am. The sessions will run over the following weeks:
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25 November 2 December 6 January 13 January 27 January
Please note that dates are subject to change For full details of the dates and schedule please visit eastleigh.gov.uk/localplanhearings
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HOUSING
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Improving your chance of getting your new home Our guide to Home Choice It’s really important that people on our housing register (Hampshire Home Choice) use it in the most effective way. Here are some useful tips to help you through the Home Choice process giving you the opportunity to choose where you wish to live.
Remaining on the register Bidding for vacant properties • You do not have to bid on properties to keep your application active.
• To keep your application active,
you MUST complete a renewal application every year. We will write to you to remind you to do this. If you do not complete your renewal, your application will be cancelled.
All vacant housing association properties will be advertised at hampshirehomechoice.org.uk. You can submit your interest in these properties by bidding.
• You can bid for any property suited to your housing need and requirements.
• You can place up to three bids each week.
• You do not have to make regular bids to keep your application active.
Offer of accommodation When the bidding cycle has ended, we will have a list of applicants who have submitted their bid. We then nominate the suitable applicant in the highest priority position to the housing association landlord. The housing association will carry out their own verification checks to ensure the property is suitable and affordable for the applicant and if satisfied, they will make a formal offer of accommodation.
Refusals • ONLY bid for properties that you wish to live in.
• If you are offered a suitable property
that you do not want, and you refuse the offer, this may be deemed as an unreasonable refusal.
• If you refuse two suitable offers within
a 6 month period, your application will be suspended for 6 months and you will not be considered for accommodation during this time.
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Preparing for your move There are a number of costs incurred by a move and you should be preparing for these expenses whilst you are waiting on the register. Typical costs incurred include:
• overlapping tenancies • tenancy start up costs • removal costs • furniture, white goods, carpets and curtains The Council supports the delivery of new and affordable homes to encourage healthy and prosperous communities within the Borough. In the past year, there has been 460 new affordable homes provided for rent and shared ownership. The new developments are located across the Borough including West End, Hedge End, Bursledon, Boorley Green and Eastleigh.
For more detailed information about Hampshire Home Choice, including the Hampshire Home Choice Allocations Framework, qualification criteria and how applications are prioritised, please visit www.hampshirehomechoice.org.uk.
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Project overview outlines aims for Horton Heath We are embarking on an exciting project that will deliver much needed homes to the Borough of Eastleigh. This is more than just housing, we want to create a new community with a strong sense of place that people will be proud of.
• Meet local housing need
This is why we have purchased a 310 acre development site bordering Burnetts Lane, Moorgreen Road, Allington Lane and Chalcroft Business Park.
Council Leader Cllr Keith House says, “We are taking a proactive approach to delivering much needed homes and by selfdelivering we can ensure that all the aspects of this exciting development, that are important to the local community, are delivered and to a high standard. These aims confirm that our focus is on place and people and not about profit.”
Our vision is focused on people – those that live or work in the Borough now, but also those who will in the future. To help us achieve this we will be working with local people to help shape the site into a masterplan over the coming year. The Council’s Cabinet recently agreed a set of aims to outline the aspirations for the site.
Some of the key aims of the new development include:
• Ensuring access to open
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space and a good network for walking and cycling both within and to and from the site Designed to reduce water consumption Protect and enhance the natural environment Ensuring the new community is well integrated with the existing village of Horton Heath. Providing an environment to encourage greater social and community interaction
including affordable homes
• Well-designed education facilities
Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/hortonheath
Knot sculpture inspired by development’s workhouse history A striking artwork drawing on the rich history of a former workhouse and hospital forms the centrepiece of a new housing development. A sculpture has been unveiled in the knot garden at The Pavilions housing scheme in West End. In the form of an eternal knot, the artwork represents the continued use of the site in Botley Road, with the plinth depicting its fascinating history. Formerly Moorgreen Hospital, the imposing Victorian building at the heart of the development was built in 1848 as the area’s workhouse.
When the NHS was formed a century later, the building became Moorgreen Hospital. Artist Tim Ward worked with local people, the Parish Council and nearby St James CE Primary School to develop the work which was commissioned by the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee (HEWEB) and funded by a contribution from the developer, Barratt Homes.
Chair of HEWEB, Cllr Cynthia Garton, said: “I’m sure that new residents at The Pavilions will agree that Tim has produced a superb piece of work. We’re grateful to the local community for their ideas that have helped tell the story about this important part of West End’s heritage which has depicted a new landmark.”
Picture left: Cllr Cynthia Garton and West End Parish Cllr Rick MacDonald with the new sculpture
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News round up Make a date for November’s Business Breakfast The Economic Development Team is planning a business breakfast on the morning of Thursday 7 November, which should be an excellent networking opportunity. More details will be published closer to the event.
New Platform 4 Business Advice launched in Eastleigh A new advice service for companies across Eastleigh Borough has been launched by the Council. Platform 4 Business Advice is a free, one-stop service supporting newly formed or established companies. Users will be able to live-chat with a business advisor between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday or post an enquiry outside business hours that will be dealt with on the next working day. Key features of Platform 4 include: support for start-ups, downloadable business guides and templates; access to Companies House and HMRC documentation; events information and the latest business news. Users can find out about funding schemes and programmes, join discussion groups or even set up their own networks. Cabinet Member for Economy, Cllr Derek Pretty, said: “Eastleigh has already been voted a businessfriendly location and the Platform 4 service is part of the ongoing support we provide to promote prosperity in the Borough. We are sure that local companies will find it a valuable resource.”
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/business/ platform-4 to start chatting to an advisor. You can also opt in to receive information from the Council about business support services, events, consultations, news and legislation.
To find out more about business events in the Borough, why not sign up for the Eastleigh Business News bulletin. Contact economicdevelopment@ eastleigh.gov.uk
Business Conference a success The Eastleigh Business Conference, held at The Berry Theatre in Hedge End earlier in the summer, was very successful.
Apprenticeships at EBC Your first step to a new career For anyone considering an apprenticeship, Eastleigh Borough Council offers an exciting range of roles to kick start your career. This year’s apprentice intake at the Council will include placements in customer services, IT desktop/ infrastructure, internal audit and project management. They are all fantastic opportunities giving successful applicants the chance to earn money while getting on-the-job training, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification (including NVQ Level 2 to 5) that supports their career ambitions. We offer an enjoyable place to work in a supportive environment, where new apprentices are allocated a mentor and a workplace buddy - and can pursue personal development and training opportunities, such as IT skills, alongside their apprenticeship qualification. Laura Payne (pictured) is working towards an IRRV Technician Qualification Level 4 with the authority’s Revenues Tax team. She said: “I really enjoy working for the Council which provides an excellent work-life balance. My qualification focuses on council
tax and business rates and is highly regarded by the profession. It could lead to a local taxation manager or consultancy role in the future. The apprenticeship is a heavy workload, but I get great support, have received really good feedback and my efforts are recognised and rewarded.” Salary for an Eastleigh Borough Council apprentice is above the apprentice minimum wage and benefits include 22 days annual leave, staff discounts (including travel), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to an employee support line. To start an apprenticeship you’ll need to be living in England and not in full-time education. Applications are welcome from anyone with commitment and a willingness to learn. Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/apprenticeships or email: learninganddevelopment@eastleigh.gov.uk Picture above: Laura Payne the Council’s Revenues apprentice
The Council’s Economic Development team received very positive feedback from attendees at the event that showcased Borough businesses, gave profile to Council grant recipients and presented awards to companies that promoted health and wellbeing and sustainability. Cllr Derek Pretty, Cabinet Member for Economy, presented awards to School Lane Colour Press, winner of the Green Borough Award; PurpleLily Design, highly commended in the Green Borough Award, and DocHQ, winner of the Healthy Community Award.
Glowing report for Fleet Management Service The Council’s Fleet Management Service team, based at the Hedge End Depot, has received a glowing report following a recent inspection by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The agency, whose licensing role is to ensure the safe and proper operation of the Council’s HGV and LGV vehicles, rated the Fleet Management Service as ‘Outstanding’.
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WHAT’S ON D-Day/World War 2 Anniversary Event Saturday 14 September Leigh Road Recreation Ground (see below)
Bishopstoke Carnival River Floats and Duck Race 14 September • 11am
Parade 15 September • 1pm For more information visit bishopstokepc.org
Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest… Friday 20 September - Saturday 21 September The Berry Theatre
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Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Bats & Burgers Saturday 21 September • 6.30pm - 8pm Itchen Valley Country Park A tasty burger followed by a walk with detectors, led by the Hampshire Bat Group. £9 per person (Call to pre book) Ages 6+
The popular annual festival puts the excitement back into going to the movies, by screening cult classics and memorable movies in unusual locations across the town and Borough.
This year’s festival highlights include a spooky outdoor screening of Evil Dead (26 September) at Itchen Valley Country Park; British made biographical comedy-drama Eddie the Eagle (25 September) screened at The Chalet on the High Street; There’s a return visit to festival favourite location Southampton Airport for Tom Cruise classic Top Gun (25 September); And the week’s dramatic finale will see Back to the Future (28 September) screened on the roof top car park of The Swan Shopping Centre as the sun sets. For a full line-up visit eastleighfilmfestival.com
Hamble Brocante & Marine Memorabilia Saturday 28 September The Quay, Hamble Approx 40 stalls offering a mixture of antiques, collectibles, curios, vintage, retro, bric-a-brac, vinyl records together with anything nautical. acvrevents.co.uk
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Eastleigh Twinning Association Exhibition 28 September - 14 November Eastleigh Museum
Eastleigh Film Festival The Point’s autumn season begins with the sixth Eastleigh Film Festival (23-28 September).
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Learn about Eastleigh’s long-established links with Villeneuve-Saint-Georges in France and Kornwestheim in Germany and other friendship links. hampshireculture.org.uk/eastleigh-museum
Start of Second World War and D-Day remembered in free Eastleigh event A free family event, themed on two significant anniversaries of World War 2, takes place in Eastleigh town centre in September.
dance and educational events to the Leigh Road Recreation Ground, which was a holding area for American troops in the run-up to D-Day in 1944.
Following the success of last year’s Eastleigh Remembers, which marked the centenary of the end of the First World War, the military theme continues this year with a free, day-long event commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the start of the Second World War 80 years ago.
Eastleigh Borough was an important location in the build-up to the June 1944 Normandy landings. The four marshalling camps at Hiltingbury had a total capacity of 11,000 men and 2,000 vehicles, and were the largest group of camps in any of the marshalling areas before D-Day. Eastleigh Remembers is organised by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee working with the Eastleigh BID (Business Improvement District).
The colourful day of activities – on Saturday 14 September, from 11am to 5pm - will bring entertainment, military vehicles, music,
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
Nua Dance’s QUIMERA
Saturday 5 October The Berry Theatre
Thursday 24 October The Point
Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with their hilarious re-telling of the much-loved classic tale, full of wit, charm and surprising puppetry.
A powerful combination of circus, dance and theatre.
Luke Kempner: House of Faces
Hedgehog Day 2019
Saturday 26 October The Point
Sunday 6 October • any time between 10.30 and 12 noon Itchen Valley Country Park (see page 12)
Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner hosts an ultimate reality show where no one is off limits.
Join Good Life Sorted for Silver Sunday
Spooky Halloween Trail
Sunday 6 October Eastleigh Railway Institute (see page 12)
Itchen Valley Country Park Saturday 26 October - 3 November •10am-3pm £2.50 per trail pack See page 12 for Full Halloween programme
Turtle Dove by Morvell Dance Tuesday 8 October • The Point Turtle Dove explores tales of REAL love. A heartwarming, candid and witty show that celebrates all forms of love and touches on life’s heartaches.
Jubilee Sailing Trust Autumn Pumpkin Festival and Scarecrow Avenue Saturday 12 October Royal Victoria Country Park An annual seasonal festival celebrating the best of local food, drink, crafts, the biggest pumpkins grown in the UK plus an avenue of Scarecrows.
Lantern workshops willow and tissue paper Saturday 12 October • 10.30am-12.30pm Itchen Valley Country Park Make a lantern for the autumn lantern procession on 19 October. Free Event (Call to pre book) Ages 6+
Mythili Prakash’s Here and Now Thursday 17 October The Point Selected by the renowned choreographer Akram Khan as part of the Dance Umbrella 4x4 festival.
Hal Cruttenden: Chubster Saturday 2 November The Berry Theatre Hal’s daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show. He’s now on a diet.
Festival of Remembrance Sunday 3 November • 3pm The Point The Royal British Legion Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford & District Branch Festival of Remembrance and Celebration of 75th Anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy.
Linocut Print Workshop Friday 8 November • 10.30am-12.30pm Itchen Valley Country Park £25 per person (Call to pre book) Adult Workshop
Hedgehog Day 2019 Sunday 6 October, any time between 10.30 and 12 noon Itchen Valley Country Park has again teamed up with the New Forest Wildlife Park to bring you another fun-filled hedgehog day.
Have a go at badge-making, clay hedgehogs and maskmaking* and you may even get the chance to meet one of the resident hedgehogs, if they haven’t begun to hibernate. There is also a chance to get your hands on free child tickets for New Forest Wildlife Park (valid with a paying adult) and one of their representatives will be on hand to answer any questions. Hedgehog Day supports the country park’s ‘Is your garden hog happy?’ campaign. *activities suitable for three year olds and above
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The Point Eastleigh Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE
or further information and to book tickets F visit thepointeastleigh.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333
Mr. Men & Little Miss On Stage Friday 8 November - Saturday 9 November The Berry Theatre Your favourite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters will leap off the page and onto the stage in this beautifully crafted and hilarious live stage show.
Autumn Lantern Procession
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Tribe 25
Saturday 19 October • 6pm Eastleigh Town Centre
Saturday 9 November The Point
As the nights draw in and leaves dance from the trees to the ground we welcome Eastleigh’s first autumn Lantern procession. Make a lantern and join the parade through the Town Centre and into the park to light up the autumn skies. You can make a lantern at a special workshop at Itchen Valley Country Park. (see 12 October).
In their landmark 25th year, the UK’s original touring Taiko Tribe return to the road with a brand new show of skill, stamina and red-hot rhythms to stir your soul!
Pictures A: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers B: Eddie the Eagle - Eastleigh Film Festival C: Hal Cruttenden: Chubster D: Eastleigh Remembers
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The Berry Theatre Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4EJ
or further information and to book tickets F visit theberrytheatre.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333
Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane, West End, Southampton SO30 3HQ
Christmas Lights Switch on and Fun Day Saturday 16 November Eastleigh Town Centre (see page 12)
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp or call 023 8068 3790 to book
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Silver Sunday A free afternoon of fun activities for older people in Eastleigh aiming to change the story around loneliness has been organised by Good Life Sorted and Age Concern. On Sunday 6 October, Good Life Sorted and Age Concern will be hosting a free afternoon of tea and cake, wellness guidance and good company as part of the national Silver Sunday celebrations. It takes place from 2pm to 4pm at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road; everyone is welcome to come along to try something new, make new friends and enjoy a fantastic day out.
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t Halloween eay I t c h e n Va l l e e n has never b so spooky! Come down to Itchen Valley for a spooktacular time in the woods! We have a host of hair raising activities to keep your little monsters in high spirits over the autumn half term. Find out more at eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp-halloween
Good Life Sorted is a new service connecting older adults and their families with vetted individuals in their neighbourhood who provide a range of support. Called ‘Helpers’, they deliver services like cleaning, welfare checks, laundry, shopping, dog walking and, above all, companionship. They also provide vetted professionals, such as chiropodists, hairdressers, handymen and gardeners. The company is working with the Council, supporting its Health and Wellbeing strategy for ageing well.
Spooky Halloween Trail
Find out more and reserve a place - email hello@goodlifesorted.com or call 023 8235 6020.
Sunday 27 October • 10am
26 October - 3 November • 10am - 3pm Do you dare to follow our spooky Halloween trail into the woods?
Countess Mountbatten Charity Paws Spooktacular
£2.50 per trail
£5
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Get into costume with your four legged friend! Treat your dog to a howling good time while raising money for your local hospice on this charity dog walk. Find out more and register at cmhcharity.org.uk/paws-spooktacular
Join Santa to start the Christmas countdown Eastleigh’s countdown to Christmas gets under way on Saturday 16 November with a fabulous light parade, fireworks, children’s entertainment and music. The grand Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch-On & Fun Day is a free day out for all the family. It runs from 11am and features Santa’s Grotto, entertainment, live music, and a variety of market stalls. Santa himself will fly in from the North Pole to join Eastleigh’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Cynthia Garton, to switch on the festive lights and kick off the firework display at 6pm. As well as Eastleigh’s wide variety of big-name and niche retailers providing all kinds of Christmas shopping opportunities, the Sorting Office Studios will once again be selling original and unique hand-made items for that special gift. The festive lights and fun day are co-organised by the Council and the Eastleigh Business Improvement District (BID). Picture above: Cllr Darshan Mann, as Deputy Mayor, switching on last year’s Christmas lights
Make Halloween a night to remember! Give the sugar overload of trick or treating a miss and enjoy a real Halloween adventure in the woods. Experience the Spooky Halloween trail after dark in the woods.
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Top Adventure Course in the dark (4pm to 6pm). Booking ahead advised at goape. co.uk/locations/southampton/tree-topadventure. Gather round the fire, tell scary stories and toast marshmallows Treat yourself to Halloween themed meals in the Woodland café Snap a photo for social media at our selfie spot for a chance to win a great day out courtesy of Itchen Valley, Go Ape! And Youth Options.
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Ghostly Glass Lanterns Wednesday 30 October Sessions between 10am and 3.30pm
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Halloween themed biscuit decorating Tuesday 29 October Slots available 10.30am-2.30pm Reserve your slot when you arrive
Into the Dark on Halloween Night!
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Come and decorate a mysterious glass lantern that can be lit with a tea light to complete your Halloween decorations!
Springy Spiders
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Thursday 31 October Drop in session between 10.30am-12.30pm
Go Ape! Charity Bake Sale 29 October - 31 October Raise your spirits and money for Challengers charity.
A Wicked Youth Options Experience 28 October - 1 November Youth Options are celebrating Halloween with themed sessions throughout the Wild Woodland Holiday Club, Woodland Stories and Junior Forest School. Visit youthoptions.co.uk for further information.
Book by calling 023 8068 3790
Go Ape! Open Daily • 10am-2pm Booking ahead advised at goape.co.uk/ locations/southampton/tree-topadventure
Do you love writing plays and stories? This season The Berry Theatre is running a Playwriting Competition for local writers, particularly welcoming applications from graduate writers taking their first steps into the arts industry. The brief is to create a 5-10 minute play extract specifically written for audience and/or performers aged 12-21 years old and the deadline for applications is 8 December. More information at theberrytheatre.co.uk
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Airport helps aerial dance festival fly high Southampton International Airport helped the tenth birthday edition of the annual European Aerial Dance Festival take off in August. The internationally recognised event, held at The Point, was presented by aerial dance company Gravity & Levity and was supported by Arts Council England. It offered inclusive and intensive courses and workshops for all levels and abilities, taught by world class professional tutors.
The Borough’s flagship theatre The Point, Eastleigh is undergoing a transformation project called Your Point. Generously funded by Arts Council England with support from Eastleigh Borough Council and local business Bathrooms by Unique in Hedge End, over the next year the project will create an accessible and welcoming building for all. The refurbishment of the studio theatre space will be designed by the celebrated studio three sixty°; the team who created the world’s first flat pack theatre the ‘Roundabout’ for Paines Plough touring theatre company.
Southampton International Airport’s partnership recognised the festival’s contribution to the local economy, as well as the opportunity it offered residents to attend dance, yoga, gymnastics and similar core-based classes.
Audiences and visitors can also expect some surprises for the outside of the building plus new websites for The Point, its two annual festivals; Eastleigh Unwrapped and Eastleigh Film Festival and sister venue The Berry Theatre, helping you to find out about all the opportunities you can be a part of across the Borough.
Picture credit right: Mark Morreau
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Tickets: £5 carers FREE
Tuesday 24 September • 10.30am
Aladdin
Tuesday 22 October • 10.30am
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Tuesday 12 November • 10.30am
Dumbo
Tuesday 10 December • 10.30am
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Designed for people with dementia, learning or physical difficulties and their families and carers. Films are screened with the lights up a little and the sound down a touch. Sing along if you wish, or get up and dance, there are no rules!
Sponsorship adds extra gloss to outdoor movie season Extra gloss was added to Eastleigh’s outdoor movie season with sponsorship from the Dulux Decorator Centre, which opened on the town’s Stanstead industrial estate in June.
season which attracts more people into the town centre and boosts our evening economy in particular.”
The cinema programme, part of The Point, Eastleigh’s Summer Social, invited audiences to enjoy a line-up of blockbuster and classic film screenings on the Outdoor Garden Stage.
The Point received excellent feedback about this year’s Summer Social which offered audiences six weeks of accessible outdoor events and entertainment for the whole family, including live music, arts and creative sessions for children, outdoor cinema and wellbeing yoga.
Cllr Derek Pretty, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, said: “The new Dulux Decorator Centre is a very welcome addition to Eastleigh’s retail mix. We’re delighted that they chose to sponsor The Point’s exciting outdoor cinema
Picture above: Cllr Derek Pretty, Cabinet Member for Economy and John Baker, Dulux Decorator Centre Manager, at The Point’s outdoor cinema.
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News round up Hedge End, West End & Botley
Creating a flood resilient Hedge End The Council is working in partnership with the Environment Agency to raise awareness that rubbish thrown into the river can cause blockages, where the river is piped underground, leading to flooding of roads and homes.
Local schoolchildren at Saint James C of E Primary School, West End are the first primary school in the Borough to achieve the Eco-Schools Green Flag with support from the Council’s sustainability team. An Eco Committee called ‘Planet Protectors’ was set up to chose three topics they would work on. Eco-Schools is an educational programme that empowers and encourages children to raise environmental awareness and improve their environment and the wider community. The positive impacts on pupils include increased confidence, development of leaderships skills, improved pupil wellbeing and behaviour and greater motivation at school. The Planet Protectors worked hard on reducing the energy the school uses, recycling milk bottle tops and plastic pens together with encouraging more people to grow their own food
and pupils walking, scooting and cycling to school. Cabinet Lead for Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle said, “These awards show the interest in the environment and climate change the young people have and we must listen to them and make the necessary changes. This award is richly deserved for the hard work that Heather and the Planet Protectors have put into it.” Eastleigh Borough Council supports Eco-Schools and would encourage any other schools who are interested to talk through the options with Giles Gooding, the Council’s Sustainability Officer giles. gooding@eastleigh.gov.uk
Picture above: The Planet Protectors team at Saint James C of E Primary School
Improving air quality in the Borough - your chance to comment Eastleigh Borough Council needs your help to make our Borough a healthier, cleaner and safer place for all by reducing air pollution. We are inviting you to give us your thought and comments on proposed actions to help improve air quality across the Borough. These actions will form a key element of our new Air Quality Action Plan which aims to reduce pollution in the worst affected areas and will also have benefits across the whole Borough.
Legally you must respond You will have recently received a Household Enquiry Form (HEF) to your address, which lists the residents currently registered at your property. This information needs to be checked to ensure residents are correctly registered on the Electoral Register. Householders must respond as soon as possible to confirm or change details by visiting householdresponse.com/
eastleigh - it is quick and easy. The information is used to confirm your address for voting and if you are applying for credit such as a mortgage or personal loan. If you are not registered, you may be refused credit as well as losing your right to have your say in any forthcoming elections. The next Register of Electors will be published on 1 December.
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Poor air quality affects everyone and we all have a role to play in effectively tackling this issue. This is why it is important to have your input in creating a dynamic plan which everyone will work together to achieve. The consultation starts on Monday 2 September and will run until Friday 11 October. We will also be running two drop-in sessions during the consultation period where you will be able to ask questions and discuss the plan with us:
Tuesday 17 September 5pm-8pm Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9RD Monday 23 September 3pm-6.30pm Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon SO31 8DT
Visit www.eastleigh.gov. uk/airquality to read the proposed action plan and to give us your views. If you would like to request a paper copy of the action plan or the consultation, please email environmental. healthdirect@eastleigh.gov. uk or phone 023 8068 8000.
The Hedge End West End & Botley Local Area Committee has approved up to £20,400 for flood resilience measures for Hobb Lane and the surrounding areas. From this autumn, the Environment Agency’s Property Flood Resilience project will commence for identified properties in the area affected by flooding and bespoke measures such as flood doors and barriers will be installed. A team spent the day clearing rubbish from the river in Hedge End where this thoughtless practice can have a devastating consequence on people and their property. They pulled out more than 30 bags worth of rubbish, garden waste and debris weighing several hundred kilos. Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury
Child Contact Centre celebrates 15 years A place for children to meet with parents or other relatives they no longer live with, or see, after a relationship breakdown is celebrating its 15th year of operation in Chandler’s Ford. Eastleigh Child Contact Centre provides a safe, environment where children of separated families can spend time with one or both parents and other family members. The centre, which started up with Council support, operates fortnightly and, since opening, has provided 2,100 contact sessions to around 300 families. Volunteers are always needed as are fundraisers. For further information visit: eastleighchildcontactcentre.org.uk
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Bin Calendars go online Residents can get details of their bin calendar and receive bin collection reminders online. You can print off your collection calendar and also sign up to MyEastleigh to receive bin collection reminders. These two simple steps are detailed below and will replace the printed calendars.
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MyEastleigh online account to view your collection dates as well as sign up to emailed bin reminders the afternoon before your expected collection. You can check this 24/7, wherever you are and will be reminded without the need for a calendar. Your MyEastleigh account also gives you access to check your Council Tax and Housing Benefit accounts,
view planning applications near to you, sign up to Your Weekly Borough News email and more. myeastleigh.gov.uk
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to view your collection dates and print them off. eastleigh.gov.uk/ bin-collection-dates
News round up Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath
Memorial Hall consultation A residents’ consultation on concept designs to either replace or refurbish the Memorial Hall takes place on Monday 2 September. In the Spring, the Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath Local Area Committee recommended over £300,000 of investment from contributions by developers, and earmarked funding of £1 million from the New Homes Bonus scheme, for a replacement for the Memorial Hall together with the extended community provision at St Pauls. Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath
Good response on St Paul’s proposals A pubic consultation event on the community space building project at St Paul’s Church, Bishopstoke took place in July. A good number of people responded and most were supportive of the proposals. The Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath Local Area Committee allocated around £172,000 towards the project which will provide community facilities that will be available for public hire.
Blooming marvellous flower displays Eastleigh Borough Council in partnership with Vivid Housing organised ‘Velmore and North End in Bloom’ event in June. The event aimed to encourage local people to help brighten up the local area through the use of summer flowers. So beddings plants, compost, hanging baskets and brackets were provided free to residents, who in return, were happy to plant and maintain them. The event was really successful with around 90 residents participating resulting in local houses and shops benefitting from colourful displays of flowers.
The successful ‘In-Bloom’ event, funded by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, has also helped bring the community together. An added benefit is that a small group of ‘green fingered’ residents have got together to look at making a formal group to maintain an area of green space in Velmore for the benefit of the whole community.
Pictures right: Velmore residents with some of the hanging baskets they planted
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Green Flag success Itchen Valley Country Park is among the best open spaces in the country – and that’s official.
Hiltingbury Lakes transformation The transformation will start this autumn Major improvements to Hiltingbury Lakes, the popular beauty spot in the north of the Borough, get under way in the autumn. Following consultation with local people, the Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury Local Area Committee approved £260,000 for a restoration project at the 17-acre woodland site that is a haven for wildlife. The funding includes contributions made by developers of local housing sites.
The works will help improve water flows through the lakes, as well as removing invasive non-native vegetation and improving footpaths and signage. Measures to discourage rats are also included.
The park is celebrating its 11th annual Green Flag award, which is a nationally recognised mark of quality: a Green Flag means visitors can expect a beautifully maintained park with excellent visitor facilities and high environmental standards.
Our country parks are hugely important to promoting biodiversity in the Borough and they give residents and visitors a chance to enjoy huge health and wellbeing benefits.” A new café, indoor play area and revamped outdoor play trail opened at the park last year and are proving very popular.
Chair of the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee, Cllr Cynthia Garton, said: “The Green Flag reflects the skill and dedication of our team in maintaining Find out more at: this beautiful open space. eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp
Local residents can find out more at the Hiltingbury Extrav community event on Sunday 22 September.
The new route has been constructed of self-binding hard gravel and includes two new bridges that have been built over the Monks Brook and adjacent flood plain, allowing use all year round. The funding was provided by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee (ELAC) from contributions made by developers of the North Stoneham housing development for improvements in the community.
New path for Lakeside walkers and cyclists Local people are now benefiting from the completion of a new 180-metre long shared path for pedestrians and cyclists between Ambassador Walk on the north side of Lakeside Country Park and Stoneham Lane. The walk/cycleway opened following the installation of safe crossings including a pedestrian refuge on Stoneham Lane.
Chair of ELAC, Cllr Paul Bicknell, said: “This great new route provides an important link from the new Stoneham Park development to Lakeside Country Park and beyond to Eastleigh town centre.
Picture above: Chair of ELAC, Cllr Paul Bicknell on the new walk/ cycleway.
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He was Mayor of the Borough on three occasions in 1961-62, 1976-77 and 1997-98 and was made a Freeman of the Borough in 1977 for his contributions to civic affairs and his efforts towards the community. In 1994 he was honoured with the Order of the British Empire for his services to the community. He was also awarded the Honorary Alderman of Eastleigh in recognition of his years of service to the Borough.
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Hilldene car park upgrade Hilldene Community Centre rear car park has benefitted from a much needed upgrade, thanks to £34,000 of funds agreed by the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee. Resurfacing works are now complete and the results are much appreciated by users of the community centre. Hedge End, West End & Botley
New kitchen for the Old School House The Old School House in St John’s Road, known until recently as HEYCA (after the Hedge End Youth & Community Association) has been undergoing a refurbishment, with the latest improvements including repairs to the roof and drainage. Hedge End Town Council, the owners of the building and Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee have funded these repairs. Additional funding of over £20,000 of developers contributions for the installation of a new kitchen has also been approved by the Committee. Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound
Mercury Hub now open The Mercury Library & Community Hub in Hamble is now open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. Residents who sign up for membership can borrow books, take part in the book exchange and use the IT stations. Regular activities include Citizens’ Advice, digital skills training (by appointment only) and regular neighbourhood police beat surgeries. It is also available for public hire. More information is available on facebook.com/MercuryHamble.
Godfrey was a keen supporter of the Borough’s twinning links and was a member of the original delegation to Villeneuve-St-Georges to establish twinning arrangements with the French town in 1961.
Godfrey Olson OBE Former Mayor, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Conservative Group on Eastleigh Borough Council, Godfrey Olson OBE sadly passed away earlier this year. Godfrey was the longest serving Borough Councillor in the country having served for 61 years when he retired from the Council in 2016. He first joined the Council in 1955 and throughout that time had represented the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury area of the borough.
Review of polling places The Council is carrying out a review of Eastleigh Borough’s polling districts and polling places - and residents are being asked for their views as part of the consultation. The aim of the five-yearly review is to ensure that electors in the Eastleigh constituency have reasonable facilities that are accessible to all electors, including disabled people. We’d like residents’ comments on the polling station they used the last time they voted in person at an election. We are asking: were you happy with it, and can you suggest something better? The 2019 review will run until midday on Friday 6 September. Electors can comment by either emailing elections@eastleigh. gov.uk or writing to the Electoral Registration Office, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN.
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Three months after becoming Mayor, we thought it was time to catch up with Cllr Darshan Mann and see how he was getting on in his new role to get to know him a little bit better. Q What have you enjoyed about your first three months as Mayor? A I have enjoyed so much already, especially meeting lots of local people of all ages, from the elderly to spending some time with the children at a local preschool, together with many groups, organisations and businesses. QD o you have a favourite Sport? A I like playing and watching football, I love going to Saints matches when I can, in my younger days I used to go to the Dell for every game.
He was Chairman of The Eastleigh Railway Preservation Society which restored 70 year old Locomotive Eastleigh “828”. He also set up the Committee for the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre for people with special needs during his previous Mayoral Year in 1976 and served as its Chairman and raised money as part of his Mayoral Appeal in 1997-98. Pictures above: Godfrey Olson OBE as Mayor in 1961-62 (left) and more recently in his role as Borough Councillor (right)
Darshan is a massive Saints fan!
QW hat are your favourite films/tv programmes? A I like watching movies based in Victorian times such as Oliver and I also enjoy western movies. Nowadays I go to the cinema with my grandchildren so the movies are their choice. On TV I like to watch documentaries by David Attenborough about the planet and the environment.
Q What do you like to do in your spare time? A I enjoy gardening and decorating or meeting friends for drinks. I also enjoy being involved in community work. Q What are you looking forward to in the rest of your mayoral year? A I ’m looking forward to meeting lots more local people. I’m looking forward to some major events coming soon including Eastleigh Pride, Christmas in Eastleigh and of course representing the Borough on Remembrance Day when we also host visitors from our twin towns.
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eastleigh.gov.uk/mayor Q What’s your favourite music? A Punjabi folk music or Bollywood music.
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Better play areas New Century play area now open New Century Park play area in Fair Oak is now open, following a £60,000 refurbishment funded by developers contributions. Over £51,000 was identified for the new play equipment and £29,000 was also committed to demolish the old scout hut and provide a new car park for users of the open space.
Supporting young people in Eastleigh Youth services and facilities in and around Eastleigh town will be improved thanks to funding of £50,000 from the Eastleigh Local Area Committee. A new Youth Partnership will be set up to improve joint working across organisations providing services for young people. This will be managed by a part-time co-ordinator, who should be in post by October. One of their first roles will be to recruit a new Youth Council providing a voice for young people about local issues and overseeing a grant fund of £1,500 to support new schemes. To offset the effect of cuts from other funders to the Energy Youth Centre, £13,000 has been set aside to keep the current level of sessions going.
The centre now hosts a weekly boxing session, run by the Eastleigh Boxing Club and made possible by a successful funding bid to Exercise Me, which has paid for new equipment. The popular Velmore Youth Café will continue operating for another year, thanks to funding of £3,600. This provides a drop-in session every Thursday evening at the Velmore Centre and is jointly funded by Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury Parish Council.
Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Local Area Committees (LAC) are made up from elected ward Councillors. They take decisions and make representations relating to their area on a wide range of council business including determining planning applications, traffic management and environmental improvements. LAC meetings are open to the public and hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. If you would like to speak, you must register before the meeting begins. Please email democraticservices@eastleigh.gov.uk or you can register at the meeting.
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Each LAC has a Local Area Manager who works with the Councillors to set the strategic direction of the Committee’s work. Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (7pm) 25 September • 20 November Methodist Church, Sedgwick Rd, Bishopstoke visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or contact your Local Area Manager, Andy Thompson, on 023 8068 8357 / andrew.thompson@eastleigh.gov.uk
Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN 023 8068 8000 @EastleighBC
Pirelli Park A further £125,000 has been secured for improvements to Pirelli Park in the centre of Eastleigh. The contribution from Bellway, the developers of the surrounding housing, has increased to £350,000, which means the Council can deliver more of what residents asked for in last year’s consultation. A lead contractor is being recruited to prepare the final design and carry out the works for the scheme that will include a new play area. A second round of consultation on more detailed designs will take place this autumn.
Give your views The Lawn Road play area and park will benefit from £100,000 of improvements from the Eastleigh Local Area Committee. Early design work is under way and the Council will be consulting local residents on ideas by the end of the year. Designs have also been submitted for two other play areas – on the Monks Brook estate and at Leah Gardens on the Woodside estate. Local residents will be asked for views on these in the near future so, if you live in the area, look out for public consultation events.
Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound (6pm) 26 September • 21 November • Hamble Primary School visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or contact your Local Area Manager, Matt Blythe, on 023 8068 8311 / matthew.blythe@eastleigh.gov.uk Eastleigh (7pm) 10 September • 28 November • Eastleigh House visit eastleigh.gov.uk/elac or contact your Local Area Manager, Guy Riddoch, on 023 8068 3369 / guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm) 18 September • 13 November • Dovetail Centre visit eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or contact your Local Area Manager, Min Partner, on 023 8068 8439 / min.partner@eastleigh.gov.uk Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm) 30 September • 4 November • 2000 Centre, Hedge End visit eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb or contact your Local Area Manager, Julia Birt, on 023 8068 8437 / julia.birt@eastleigh.gov.uk For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/meetings
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