Winter Borough News 2019 - Eastleigh Borough Council

BOROUGH NEWS Winter 2019

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Climate change action plan to be published Eastleigh Borough Council has reaffirmed its existing commitment to tackling the climate crisis by joining other local authorities and institutions in declaring a Climate Change and Environmental Emergency. A new strategy and action plan detailing how the Council will continue to tackle the Climate and Environmental Emergency over the coming months will be published soon.

Stoneham Lane Football Complex kicks-off Fantastic facility for local footballers

The Council declared the emergency in July, setting out targets to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025 and support communities and businesses across the Borough to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

The interim action plan is a 30 point list covering areas such as ecology, energy, planning, transport, waste and more. It includes:

• Plans to widen the Borough’s food waste

recycling programme; potentially opening the offer to businesses and building an anaerobic digestion facility within the Borough to serve the rest of Hampshire

• Proposal for large scale habitat creation projects that will help to absorb carbon

• Plans to introduce more wildflowers Local footballers are now enjoying a new high-class football facility with the opening of the £8m Stoneham Lane Football Complex.

The facility was made possible thanks to a £2.9m grant from the Premier League, The FA and the Government’s Football Foundation, as well as contributions from Eastleigh Borough Council. The site which is run by Hampshire FA, is one of the biggest football complexes in the country.

The complex will be fully completed by the end of November and consists of three full-size floodlit 3G all weather pitches including one stadia pitch, an eight-team changing

pavilion, clubroom, café and car parking for 350 cars. Junior and senior grass pitches will be available in 2020. The facility is the new home of the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer League as well as AFC Stoneham.

Council Leader, Keith House, said: “We are pleased that this fantastic new facility is being enjoyed by local footballers who can now play every week without being thwarted by the English weather. It will provide the opportunity for children and adults of all ages and abilities to play football, become more active and enjoy high quality facilities.

This is another great example of our

commitment to providing excellent community sporting facilities for local people to enjoy.”

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “The support of the Premier League, FA and government enables the Football Foundation to help improve community sports facilities like this one across the country. Their funding has played a key role in delivering this new football hub.”

Picture above: Local players enjoying football at the new Stoneham Lane Football Complex

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YOUR COUNCIL

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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.

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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Your Council Health and Wellbeing

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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.

Climate change action plan published Continued from front page

• Plans to move the Council Streetscene team vehicles and equipment over to electric and low emission alternatives

• Work with Southern Water to pilot a Green Redeem scheme that rewards positive environmental behaviour

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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.

What’s on Greener Borough Maintaining an attractive and sustainable environment that residents value, and which can allow residents and businesses to thrive.

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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.

• New strategies on biodiversity, pollution and sustainable transport • Further measures to protect trees, introduce a tree planting/replacement scheme, including exploring the creation of a ‘local tree nursery’

The Council has a long history of tackling climate change and was awarded Beacon Status for its efforts in 2008. Over the last decade the Council has installed thousands of kWh of renewable energy (generating over 300kWh per year), supported residents and community groups to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, lobbied Government and worked with partners to improve the resilience of the Borough. During this time it has also supported hundreds of households to improve the efficiency of their homes and continued public engagement with schools. The Council’s operational emissions have reduced by over 35% since 2008.

Over a third of Eastleigh’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the lifestyle choices, such as diet, travel, energy use and purchasing. That means that resident’s lifestyle changes really can make a difference.

Cllr Rupert Kyrle, Cabinet Lead of Environment and Chair of the Cross-Party working group on the Climate Change and Environmental Emergency, says: “It is widely acknowledged that climate change is the greatest threat to our planet.

It is everyone’s responsibility to do whatever they can to reduce the effects of climate change and to help protect our precious planet, its environment and our wildlife for generations to come.”

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/latestnews

Parking permits go digital Residents living in Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and Hamble are now able to manage their parking and visitor permits online offering an efficient and improved service.

The new system, which is being phased in on a zone by zone basis, will enable residents who live within a parking zone, to renew their permit, pay for additional permits and register visitor vehicles.

All eligible households can continue to use paper resident or visitor parking permits until the printed expiry date and will receive information on the new scheme by letter before the parking permit renewal date. Residents who do not have online access can apply for their permits by phone.

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/digitalpermits

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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Nominate your local champions for the Eastleigh Sports Awards Nominations are open The Eastleigh Sport & Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the tenth Eastleigh Sports Awards.

You are invited to nominate your local sporting heroes for their talent, determination and support for a number of categories for recognition at this event. It’s not just the inspirational athletes who can showcase a successful 2019, because schools, officials, coaches, volunteers and projects are all included in this evening of celebration. The ceremony will take place at The Hilton at Ageas Bowl on Wednesday 12 February.

Cabinet Lead for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “This tenth year anniversary of the Eastleigh Sports Awards is a great opportunity to highlight a successful twelve months of many very passionate and talented individuals, groups and teams in the Borough. They all contribute to making a variety of sports and physical activities

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Shout about your local talent and promote your unsung heroes inspiring, challenging and fun.

This is the ideal opportunity to shout about local talent and promote your unsung heroes.”

Nominations close midday on Monday 2 December.

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/sportsawards2019 Picture right: last year’s winners

New roof for Wildern Swimming Pool Work on a new roof for Wildern Swimming Pool in Hedge End gets under way in November. The £1 million project was given the go-ahead by Hedge End, West End and Botley (HEWEB) Local Area Committee earlier this year.

The existing roof will be replaced with an entirely new structure; new poolside seating and a viewing area are also included in the revamp.

Local residents and pool users were consulted on the designs earlier this year.

Work is due to commence on 25 November with completion expected in Summer 2020. The main pool will be closed for the duration of the works and the learner pool will have

periods of reduced hours of use during the work.

Work will also be carried out to enhance both the external and internal appearance of the 40-year-old building, with coloured translucent panels installed to filter light and block direct views from outside the building.

The project is funded by Eastleigh Borough Council, in partnership with the Wildern Academy Trust.

Chair of HEWEB, Cllr Cynthia Garton, said: “The Wildern Swimming Pool has been a popular and valued amenity helping local people keep fit and active, and teaching generations of local children to swim. The planned improvements will extend the life of the pool and make it an even better place to visit. We look forward to it opening next year.”

Picture left: Council Leader, Cllr Keith House with Headteacher of Wildern Academy Trust, Mary Lou Litton and Chair of HEWEB, Cllr Cynthia Garton.

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Council funding helps Citizens Advice Bureau provide vital support Read Edina’s story Edina is a single parent and suffers with a physical health condition that affects her mobility and her mental health.

She gave up working a year ago as a result of her health and has been receiving Job Seekers Allowance since then. Edina felt the need to contact Citizens Advice Eastleigh following a decision by the Department for Work & Pensions to considerably reduce her disability benefits.

She met with a Citizens Advice caseworker to assist her in appealing against the decision to end her disability benefit following the roll out of welfare benefit reforms; the end of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and the introduction of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

The significant reduction in income was affecting her family life in a negative way and causing her additional stress. The caseworker was able to help understand the paperwork, gather evidence and prepare a statement ready for submitting to the Tribunal.

The outcome of the appeal meant that Edina returned to her financial position before the PIP assessment. After over a year of managing on a reduced income, she also received a backdated payment.

Although it took nine months for the appeal hearing to conclude, she now receives the financial support she is entitled to thanks to the help of the Citizens Advice team.

Find out more: citizensadviceeastleigh.org.uk

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Steering mums down the road to cycling confidence A new mother and toddler cycling project has been launched at Places Leisure Eastleigh with funding specifically aimed at encouraging the number of women cycling, and at the same time encouraging more women in the Borough to get physically active.

Following a successful joint bid with Southampton City Council to the Department of Transport Sustainable Travel Transition Year and a fiveweek pilot, the Council has won funding for adult bikes, children’s trailers and helmets.

There are also plans for long-term storage and to extend the project to other sites in the Borough, which will help to make the equipment accessible to everyone.

The scheme gives parents a chance to try cycling in a safe environment, using the dedicated off-road cycle track around Fleming Park. It also offers a social and supportive way to build their confidence to take up cycling again.

Sign up for a five week course at: eastleigh.gov.uk/activity-programmes

Help for rough sleepers AND FUN DAY

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2019 Light parade led by Father Christmas starts at 5.15pm Switching on Christmas lights at 6pm Followed by a FREE, fabulous firework display!

11am - 7pm, Eastleigh Town Centre

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Mums and tots pedal their way to health

During the winter months, rough sleepers are at increased risk of harm and potentially death.

Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol ensures help and shelter is offered to rough sleepers during periods of severe weather.

We work closely with our homeless outreach service, Two Saints, to respond quickly to any reports. By trying to engage with rough sleepers, we can offer tailored advice, assistance and support to resolve homelessness and address any additional needs they may have.

If you become aware of someone sleeping rough it is important to let us know so that we can try to offer help. You can report in the following ways: ia StreetLink 0300 500 0914 or v streetlink.org.uk direct to the Council 023 8068 8000 or housing@eastleigh.gov.uk

Please provide as much information as possible including: • location of the rough sleeper • date and time the rough sleeper was seen at the location • description of the rough sleeper (gender, age, clothing, distinguishing features)

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/housing

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Winter is coming

News round up Eastleigh Basics Bank

Keep warm and cosy with these simple tips As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, follow these simple steps for a warm, comfortable and hassle free winter.

• Check your radiators. If a radiator is colder at the top than at

the bottom this usually means it needs bleeding to let the air out.

• If you’re not very mobile, are 65 or over, or have a health

condition (such as heart or lung disease) heat your home to at least 18C (65F).

• Insulate any exposed piping: If you have any exposed water

pipes in uninsulated spaces, make sure to insulate them with foam insulating sleeves.

• Keep gutters clear of fallen leaves and other debris.

• Trim any overgrown branches near the house to prevent wind-swept branches from causing property damage.

• Make sure you put a blanket or sleeping bag in your car,

along with a torch, snacks, ice scraper, shovel, antifreeze and extra screen wash.

If you are struggling to heat your home this winter, you can find out about support at the environmentcentre.com/projects/hittingthecoldspots

Don’t miss your flu vaccination Local people are being urged to have their flu vaccination to protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications.

Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy, it will usually get better on its own within a week. However, flu can be more severe for certain people who are more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection). It is recommended that those at risk have a flu vaccination every year to protect themselves.

Free flu vaccine is offered annually on the NHS to:

• Anyone aged 65 and over

• Carers • Pregnant women • Children aged between two and nine years

• Children and adults at

increased risk due to a weakened immune system or long-term health condition such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, BMI of 40 or above

• Health and social care

staff, including those working in nursing and residential homes

For anyone in these at risk groups, don’t put it off – contact your GP or pharmacist to get the flu jab now. It’s free because you need it.

Find out more: nhs.uk/staywell or contact your GP surgery or pharmacy.

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Places Leisure Eastleigh 10 -19 Years • 6.30pm - 8.30pm Hamble Sports Complex 10 -19 Years • 7pm - 9pm Botley Recreation Ground 10 -13 years • 6pm - 7.30pm 14-19 years • 7.30pm - 9pm Informal social football sessions for 10 - 19 year olds.

Sessions run by qualified FA coaches on 3G pitches.

For more information contact sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk

The Wells Place Basics Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm and distributes food provision to residents in most need.

In order to receive a food voucher, you will need to be referred by a key local agency.

Further information can be found at eastleighbasicsbank.co.uk

Back to the future This scheme has been designed to help residents who are at risk of loneliness and isolation. Back to the future is coordinated by One Community and utilises volunteers to encourage those at risk of loneliness to reengage with the community, or offers home visits to those who find it difficult to get out.

For more information phone 023 8090 2458 or email volunteer@1community.org.uk Hedge End, West End & Botley

Crows Nest play area at Itchen Valley Country Park The popular Crows Nest climbing play equipment at Itchen Valley Country Park was replaced during the Summer.

The surrounding surface was upgraded so that youngsters can access the area all year round. The funding was provided by the Local Area Committee.

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New Century Park play area The new Century Park play area has received many positive comments and local children have certainly been enjoying it over the summer – but unfortunately, it has recently been defaced by graffiti. Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council, who manage the site will be monitoring the situation.

If you see anyone behaving inappropriately at any amenity in the area, phone 023 8069 2403 or call 101

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HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT

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News round up Hedge End, West End & Botley

Budgens due for demolition Demolition of the former Budgens building in Hedge End is planned for January.

This means that the free car park will be open for the entire Christmas shopping period, but will close during the demolition of the site. The contractor will ensure that the closure period is as short as possible.

The alternative park and stride sites, at Turnpike Way and B&Q, will be promoted to Wildern School and Shamblehurst School whilst the car park is closed.

Local Plan Hearing update The examination of Eastleigh Borough Council’s Local Plan will start on Thursday 21 November at 10am. All the hearing sessions will be held in the Millennium Suite at the Botleigh Grange Hotel, Grange Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2GA. The hearing sessions of the Examination will run for a period of six weeks on the following dates: Week 1: Thursday 21 to Friday 22 November Week 2: Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 November Week 3: Wednesday 4 to Thursday 5 December Week 4: Wednesday 8 to Thursday 9 January

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Crowdhill Green Borough and Parish Council officers have highlighted a number of issues that mean the Parish Council can still not accept the transfer of the public open space and play area at Crowdhill Green. The issues still fall short of the standards acceptable to both authorities, but it is hoped that progress will be made soon. Residents with any concerns should contact the developers, Bloor and Linden Homes, direct.

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Easing Hamble Lane congestion A new road and junction connecting Bursledon Road with the new developments on Kestrel Park, Kingfisher Grange and Heron Walk has been completed.

The new road called Le Marechal Way is now the main entrance and exit point for the new residents. The road, which was built as a priority, will help to relieve congestion on Hamble Lane as current access from Jurd Way is now closed. The new road reinforces the Council’s commitment to tackling Hamble Lane congestion.

The hearings will be heard by Christa Masters MA (Hons) MRTPI who has been appointed by the Secretary of State as an independent inspector to conduct the examination.

Who can participate?

All the hearings are open to the public. However, only those people who have already previously made representations as part of the previous consultation and have already confirmed that they want to, are able to participate in the forthcoming hearing sessions.

What happens after the hearings?

After the hearings have closed the Inspector will consider all the representations that have been made and then prepare a report with her conclusions and recommendations. This will include the next steps and an indication of its likely completion date.

Week 5: Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 January Week 6: Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 January (Some dates may be subject to change)

For further details including the Inspector’s guidance notes: eastleigh.gov.uk/lpexamination

Preparation for new town centre flats on Romsey Road Work starts on new homes at Pembers Hill Construction work has started on an exciting new community at Pembers Hill Park, off Mortimers Lane in Fair Oak. We are working in partnership with Drew Smith Homes and Galliford Try Partnerships, to provide 242 new quality homes with the right mix of tenures.

Through an innovative financial arrangement, we have ensured that the delivery of new homes has been sped up and will be built to the right planning standards. We are also able to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and community benefits are in place. The Council is proposing to use New Homes Bonus funding to increase the affordable housing to 40%.

Financial contributions will also be made towards providing improved community facilities such as open spaces, play areas and public art.

Improvements will also be made to existing footways, pedestrian access and crossing facilities, bus infrastructure, and road junctions.

New access roads will be formed off Mortimers Lane, and is designed to enable smooth traffic movement around the estate.

Picture above: New homes being built at Pembers Hill Park

Work is about to start on preparing a new town centre development on Romsey Road, Eastleigh on the northern side of Leigh Road Recreation Ground. The three properties will be demolished during November and December with the works being completed before Christmas.

The site, owned by the Council, is being cleared in preparation for a new mixed use development comprising 49 flats with associated parking together with separate office accommodation for both One Community and Age Concern charities.

Chair of Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Paul Bicknell, said: “This is another great example of investment in our town centre community which will provide space for two charities together with 49 flats for rent. There will also be a function room for the charities to host a range of activities including weekly meetings.

All the flats in the residential development will be for market rent and the main construction of the building will commence in early 2020.

HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT

Borough leads the way in affordable housing Eastleigh Borough is currently leading the way in the provision of affordable housing across the county. In 2018/19 there were 1,162 homes built and completed in the Borough and of those 468 were affordable homes. This was the largest number of affordable homes delivered in any Council area within Hampshire in 2018/19 and equates to 40% of all new homes completed in that year.

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Housing shortlisted for national awards New developments raise the roof in two categories namely; Best affordable housing development (in construction) and Best development (100+ homes).

Aspect Building Communities is an exciting partnership which includes Eastleigh Borough Council and VIVID. Leah Gardens was the first development to be completed by the Aspect Partnership. The new company works with a number of partners to help bring forward housing developments across the Borough to meet local housing needs and ensure we get the sort of development that is best for the Borough. It also provides ground breaking ways to help local people seeking housing including lifetime market-rent tenancies and ‘Rent to Own’ schemes.

The number of affordable homes being provided has also increased over the last few years with 181 homes in 2016/17 and 207 homes in 2017/18. The majority of these homes have been built as part of a number of major developments taking place across the Borough that have been supported by the Council such as Leah Gardens, Eastleigh; the Willows, West End; Kingfisher Grange, Bursledon and North Stoneham, Eastleigh. Affordable homes are provided for both rent and shared ownership and the rented homes are available to those people who are registered on Hampshire Home Choice. Shared Ownership homes are advertised through Help to Buy South.

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Cllr Keith House comments:

The number of affordable houses is great news for local people as the increase in the supply and mix of affordable homes is vital to help them find a home they can afford.

We are committed to improving lives by helping people find a home they can afford

by ensuring we provide the right mix of housing tenures that people want along with innovative and helpful schemes such as shared ownership and our new rent to own model.”

He added: “It’s also fantastic that two local developments have been recognised as part of the Inside Housing Development Awards.

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Two housing developments in the Borough have been shortlisted in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2019.

Leah Gardens at Woodside Avenue, which was jointly developed by Eastleigh Borough Council and VIVID Housing Association through their Aspect Partnership, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best build for rent development’ category. All the

homes were provided for rent with a mix of 36 affordable homes and 58 homes for market rent.

The second development at North Stoneham was submitted by VIVID and has been shortlisted

Inside Housing is the leading trade magazine for the housing industry and their awards will be held on 27 November.

Picture above: New homes at Leah Gardens, Woodside Avenue

One Horton Heath – infrastructure first In the last Borough News we outlined our project aims for new homes at Horton Heath alongside a vision that focuses on creating a new community that’s well integrated with the existing community and one which people will be proud to live in. We’re calling the project One Horton Heath and as part of our commitment to this new community we will ensure that important infrastructure such as roads and community facilities comes first.

and roundabouts. The road will run between Bubb Lane and Allington Lane to ease traffic around Horton Heath and will be in place before the new homes. Cycle ways and footpaths will also be provided alongside the new road so people can choose sustainable travel options too. The first phase of the work – the new roundabouts to the north and south of the development - is due to start in early 2020.

In May 2019, Homes England announced funding of £20.8 million in support of the project which will be used towards the new road

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/onehortonheath

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Linocut Print Workshop Friday 8 November

Festive Willow workshop 22 November 10am - 1pm

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Itchen Valley Country Park Adult craft event: £35 per person Learn how to create a festive willow wreath and decorate it with natural foliage.

Mr. Men & Little Miss On Stage Friday 8 November - Saturday 9 November

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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.

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: Tribe 25 Saturday 9 November Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.

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The Point 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!

Christmas Lights Switch on and Fun Day Saturday 16 November Eastleigh Town Centre

Sorting Office Open Studios Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November 125 years of Hedge End Town Council Friday 22 November, 10am - 3pm

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2000 Centre, Hedge End Hedge End Town Council will be celebrating one hundred and twenty-five years since its founding in 1894. To celebrate we will be hosting a day of activities to get involved with, whilst looking back at the history of Hedge End and the defining moments of change in this ever-growing town.

Parking is available.

Make and Take: Mini Willow Wreaths 2 December 10.30 - 11.30am Itchen Valley Country Park £4 per session (call 023 8068 3790 to pre book) Get creative with your 2-4 year olds and help them to make beautiful mini Christmas wreaths.

Please book by 1st December to secure your place.

The Spitfire Sisters Tuesday 3 December The Point Come hear an array of festive songs both old and new, performed with the band’s unmistakeable vintage styling and extra mirth for good measure.

Gin-Ter is Coming Thursday 5 - Friday 6 December The Point Let the evening Gin-gle! Join us for our Winter Gin Parlour with a fizz-tive twist.

Festive Fun Tree Decorations 7 December 10am - 12pm Itchen Valley Country Park £3 per decoration Bring the family along to make a selection of natural tree decorations suitable for children over 5 years.

Christmas Carols Monday 9 December Fair Oak Square

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If you’re looking for a uniquely crafted gift this Christmas, the Sorting Office in Eastleigh town centre is the ideal destination.

The collective of independent artists and designer-makers are opening the doors to their studios in Wells Road on Saturday 16 (coinciding with the Christmas lights switchon) and Sunday 17 November from 11am to 5pm. A wide range of unique handmade gifts will be available to browse and buy, with an opportunity to meet the artists who made

them. Alongside the Sorting Office residents, a collection of visiting designer-makers will make a special appearance for the weekend.

Over the weekend you will find a range of artist demos throughout each day and a chance to learn more about the upcoming workshops (which make a great experience gift). Healthy homemade food will be available from the excellent Lifestyling Kitchen, who are based nearby and are supported by a Council business grant.

Find out more: facebook.com/pg/sortingofficestudios/ events Picture left: Steinar Lund, resident artist

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Winter Branches 10 December 10.30am - 4pm

Christmas Trail 21 December - 5 January 10am - 3.30pm

Itchen Valley Country Park £60 per person including lunch Suitable for beginners and intermediates, this adult only workshop will guide you through mark-making using ink in response to the winter landscape.

Itchen Valley Country Park £2.50 per trail pack Search for Christmas trees along the forest trail and solve the clues to receive a prize. Suitable for children up to 10 years of age.

Stick Man Friday 13 - Tuesday 31 December The Berry Theatre This festive treat is a touching, funny and utterly original adaptation packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Suitable for all the family. Relaxed performances and snuggle shows are also available.

Breakfast with Santa 14/15 December and 21/22 December 9 - 11am Itchen Valley Country Park Breakfast from £3.50 Meet Santa over breakfast at the Woodland Café.

Children will be given a postcard and pencil from Santa so that they can write their Christmas wish list and post it in a special mailbox.

Christmas Carols Sunday 15 December Botley Square

The Nutcracker Sunday 15 December The Point Journey through the magical night with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful Land of Sweets.

Make and Take: Festive Decorations 16 December 10.30 - 11.30am

Accessible Screenings The Point

Dumbo Tuesday 12 November Holiday Inn Tuesday 10 December 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!

Remembrance Services Sunday 10 November Bishopstoke - Service at St.Mary’s Church, Church Road at 10.15am Botley - Parade from Botley Square at 10.45am followed by service at All Saints Church

Hamble-le-Rice - Service at St Andrew’s Church at 10am Hedge End - Meet at 10.30am at the 2000 Centre, St John’s Road, Hedge End

It’s a Wonderful Life (film screening) Tuesday 17 December

Netley - Wreath laying ceremony in the Military Cemetery at Royal Victoria Country Park at 3.00pm. Please note there is no vehicular access to the Military Cemetery

The Muppet Christmas Carol (film screening) Wednesday 18 December The Point

Heart of Winter Friday 20 - Tuesday 24 December The Point In this new musical show Lyngo warmly celebrates family, friendship and the good fortune of finding the Winter we really need and want... with the precious festive offering of lots of fluffy snow!

Christmas Menu 7 December 2019 - 5 January 2020 Fruit Punch on Arrival Starter Spicy Parsnip Soup Served with parsnip crisps and a bread roll or Chicken Liver Pate With melba toast, salad garnish and balsamic glaze Mains Traditional Turkey Crown With all the seasonal trimmings including pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables with gravy or Homemade Mushroom and Nut Bake Served with vegan chipolata, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and vegan gravy Dessert Traditional Christmas Pudding With fresh cream or Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake With homemade berry coulis

Netley - Parade from Royal Victoria Country Park at 10.10am followed by service at St Edward the Confessor Church

2 Courses £17.50 3 Courses £19.99 Booking essential available Monday to Friday 12 noon - 3pm

Free parking on the day Please phone Itchen Valley Country Park on 023 8068 3790 If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please let us know before ordering.

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Including Tea or Filter Coffee www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp

Eastleigh - Service at Leigh Road Recreation Ground at 10.45am

Itchen Valley Country Park £4 per child (call 023 8068 3790 to pre book) Make festive decorations from natural materials with your 2-4 year olds. Please book before 15th December to confirm places.

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Woodland Café

Chandler’s Ford - Service at St Boniface Church at 10.30am

Fair Oak & Horton Heath - Service at War Memorial, Fair Oak Square at 10.50am

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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

The Berry Theatre Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4EJ

For further information and to book tickets visit theberrytheatre.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333

West End - Service at St. James’ Church at 10.15am followed by procession to War Memorial

Armistice Day Services Monday 11 November 10.30am for Services at 10.45am Bishopstoke - War Memorial by the Bishopstoke Memorial Hall Eastleigh – War Memorial in Leigh Road Recreation Ground

Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane, West End, Southampton SO30 3HQ

Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp or call 023 8068 3790 to book

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GREENER BOROUGH

Georgie’s green scheme helps Young Carers Eastleigh schoolgirl Georgie and her grandad Keith are helping local people become greener and raising money for Eastleigh Young Carers in the process.

Georgie and Keith have so far raised more than £700 for the charity through the scheme they set up to recycle old mobile phones, small ink cartridges, ipads and tablets.

You can drop your items at various locations around the Borough:

• Cherbourg Campus, Crestwood Community College

Local resident makes litter picking cool It’s not rubbish to pick up litter Eastleigh resident Rachel O’Brien wanted to clean up her local area; she began by picking up rubbish that she found whilst walking her dogs and now has a website encouraging others to join her.

In her commitment to the zero-waste/plastic free community Rachel reduced her personal waste and plastic consumption by using refill stores, finding plastic free veg, limiting purchases and reusing items.

She said: “Being a conscious consumer is a huge part of helping our planet and if we have the privilege of choice we should use that to make more eco-friendly choices.”

In her blog, Rachel shares her journey of helping the environment and encourages others to get involved with litter picking bingo. Once participants mark off all the items during the month, the winner receives an eco-friendly prize.

Rachel is pleased with what the Council is doing to motivate people to be more environmentally aware; from food waste collection bins to litter and fly-tipping reporting. There are areas that Rachel would like to see improved; like increasing cycle paths and introducing electric bike hire schemes to encourage people less able to cycle which could help ease traffic problems around the Borough.

Read Rachel’s full story: eastleigh.gov.uk/MLPC Picture above: (Left to right) Rachel Sadd, Farihah Choudhury and Rachel O’Brien

Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund Local organisations can apply for up to £5,000 to help kick start or expand projects, products and services which prevent household waste and encourage reuse.

Last year, Hampshire County Council awarded grant funding to 17 projects as part of the Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund. The projects included setting up a repair café, a waste prevention children’s book and bespoke cooking classes focused on budgeting and waste prevention.

Do you know any groups that would be interested in applying? If so, get them to email waste. prevention@hants.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion. There is no set date to apply by as the fund is open to Hampshire residents all year round for as long as the funding lasts.

Find out more: hants.gov.uk/waste-prevention-community

• The Crescent School • Eastleigh Library, Swan Centre • Eastleigh Baptist Church coffee shop, Wells Place • One Community Office, 75 Leigh Road • Shop Mobility, Wells Place (next to McDonald’s) • Tesco Extra, Hamble Lane Bursledon SO318GN at the customers information desk

• Good Luck Chinese Take Away, Twyford Road, Eastleigh • Shakespeare Campus, Crestwood Community College Eastleigh Young Carers support young people aged 8-18 years old whose life is significantly affected by caring for a family member who has an illness, disability, mental health issue or other problem.

If you have an old phone or some ink cartridges to be recycled - or if your business could host a recycling box – please contact partnumber@virginmedia.com for more information.

Picture below: Georgie with some of the donated phones and ink cartridges.

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Your festive waste and recycling collections A summary of all revised collection dates during the festive period

Bin calendars go online Bin calendars for 2019/20 are going paperless and are available online, in a drive to modernise Council processes and provide a more personalised service.

As a result, a reduction of at least 55,000 sheets of paper will be achieved each year in the Borough.

Create a MyEastleigh online account to view your collection dates as well as sign up to receive emailed bin reminders the afternoon before your expected collection. You can check your collection dates 24/7, wherever you are and be reminded without the need for a calendar. Your 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...

Normal collection day

Revised collection day

Monday 23 December

No change

Read more about options to get your bin calendar at eastleigh.gov.uk/bin-calendars-go-online

Tuesday 24 December

No change

Wednesday 25 December

Friday 27 December

Thursday 26 December

Saturday 28 December

No online access?

We’re committed to continuing to help residents who have no online or computer access. Simply call 023 8068 8000

Friday 27 December

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Tuesday 31 December

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Thursday 2 January

Wednesday 1 January

Friday 3 January

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Saturday 4 January

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Please note: The garden waste service will be suspended following collections on Friday 20 December 2019 recommencing on Monday 6 January 2020.

Food waste recycling breaks records The amount of food waste recycled in Eastleigh Borough during July and August was 37% higher than in the previous two months.

Borough residents increased the amount of food waste they recycled by 110 tonnes in July and August, following a borough wide promotional campaign by the Council to encourage residents to recycle more food waste. We are the only council in Hampshire to recycle food waste through our weekly brown bin collections. The additional food waste collected will be enough to power 167,000 showers or a refrigerator for 312 years!

Since the start of July, around 2,500 new food waste bins have now been delivered to residents wanting to turn their food waste into clean energy.

Find out more: visit eastleigh.gov.uk/foodwaste

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News round up Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury

Work to start on Hiltingbury Lakes The Hiltingbury Extrav, which took place in September, was attended by residents local to the area, they were able to ask questions and find out about the transformation taking place at the Hiltingbury Lakes site.

Work will start in the coming months with the clearing of pathways and removal of invasive plants.

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Cheltenham Gardens pond The overgrown pond behind Cheltenham Gardens has now been restored back to an attractive, wildlife haven which is enjoyed by local people - and the resident ducks!

The work, funded by Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, included removing invasive bulrushes and other vegetation, which has enabled the water to flow more freely into the pond.

Hedge End green routes An artist is being appointed to deliver a wayfinding scheme to link green routes and destinations. This pilot project will be launched initially in Hedge End and then rolled out to surrounding areas to promote our green and healthy Borough to residents and visitors alike.

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Making Alan Drayton Way safer Illuminated bollards will make the Alan Drayton Way footpath safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Between the west junction with Fair Oak Road and Mitre Copse, there is a wide verge with trees separating the path from the road. In daylight, the trees provide a much needed barrier from the traffic, but at night the trees prevent light from the streetlamps reaching the path. The bollards, which will be installed this autumn, will improve visibility.

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News round up Do you run a business in the Borough?

If so, why not join our business database? Email economicdevelopment@ eastleigh.gov.uk. If your company is included we can keep you upto-date with business news from around the Borough and point you to all kinds of support and advice via email.

Giving extra sparkle to business gems If you have a story to tell, the Economic Development team are constantly updating the business pages of our website – eastleigh. gov.uk/business - and are keen to focus on companies operating in the Borough. Your story may also be featured in Borough News, our regular Business News bulletin and other publications, so it is a great publicity opportunity.

If you have a story to share, please email economicdevelopment@ eastleigh.gov.uk Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath

Residents give views on Bishopstoke Parking Local residents attended a consultation session on car parking and parking restrictions in the Riverside and Church Road areas. Councillors and council officers hosted the event to discuss current parking problems and solutions. Transport engineers will use this feedback to work up plans to ease parking congestion in the area.

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Street Pastors’ Farewell Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury will no longer have the services of the volunteer street pastors.

The group, which is part of a national charity, started operating in 2010 with the aim of providing a supportive and comforting presence on the streets on a Friday night.

The pastors have been supported by many organisations over the years, including the Local Area Committee, and this was recognised at a farewell service.

ECONOMY

Council welcomes new apprentices Placements offer apprentices platform for career progression The Council’s latest intake of apprentices started work recently in areas as diverse as customer services, IT, internal audit and project management. Their yearlong placements will kick-start their careers as they work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

For anyone considering an apprenticeship, the Council offers an enjoyable and supportive place to work with a range of benefits including a salary above the apprentice minimum, 22 days annual leave, staff discounts (including travel), membership of a pension scheme and access to an employee support line.

For more info: eastleigh.gov.uk/apprenticeships or email: learninganddevelopment@eastleigh.gov.uk

Drivers urged – please take care around our bin lorries With darker winter mornings and evenings, the Council’s refuse collectors are appealing to local motorists to take more care around bin lorries.

The team are keen to reduce incidents of potentially dangerous driving they witness as part of their day-to-day work.

Examples they have encountered include; road rage, with threats, verbal abuse and drivers repeatedly sounding their horns; motorists driving close to waste collectors at high speed, and drivers even mounting kerbs to go round bin lorries, which is illegal and potentially very dangerous to pedestrians.

Drivers should be aware that waste collection vehicles do make room for cars to pass wherever possible; pulling to one side of the road isn’t always an option; main commuting routes are cleared before they get busy, and collections follow a set weekly pattern allowing drivers to plan their journeys.

The Council’s newer bin lorries carry 360-degree CCTV - and footage could be used as evidence in a prosecution for a motoring or other offence.

Have you used our free town centre wifi?

The wifi service, provided by the Council in partnership with the Eastleigh Business Improvement District (BID), covers all the roads and open spaces in the town centre, including the railway station.

Residents and visitors can browse online for free and can subscribe to receive notifications about retail promotions, news and listings, all of which aims to support local traders.

ECONOMY

New employment support tools tested PONToon, a project that provides women, who may be excluded from job opportunities, with IT skills and employment advice is testing the digital tools it has developed to get trainees on the right career path.

locations including Eastleigh Library and the town’s Jobcentre Plus. Participants used smartphones and a virtual reality headset, before giving their feedback through a short interview.

The Council, one of 11 partners in the PONToon project, trialled the four digital tools with target groups in

For more info: pontoonproject.eu/digital-tools

Funding for local companies The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership’s support team can assist companies in making an application for funding.

There are three types of funding support available: Start-up Businesses and Entrepreneurs (£5,000 - £100,0000; Small &

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Arts Council England funding success Boosting career pathways for women An award of £585,000 for a project designed to boost career pathways for future women leaders in the arts has been won by The Point, Eastleigh, in collaboration with seven South West based cultural organisations and the University of Southampton.

The funding is part of Arts Council England’s mission to tackle the gender imbalance in senior roles in arts organisations.

Medium business (£10,000£500,000); Large Projects (£500,000-£5,000,000).

The two year SWarm project will see partners from across the region develop a pilot to create work placements for talented women and explore new leadership pathways in the arts.

A member of the Solent Growth Hub team can help businesses identify the right support for them through a free one-to-one session.

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The Council’s Cabinet Lead for Social Policy, Cllr Tina Campbell, said: “It is excellent that The Point has been included in this significant award, which reflects its status as an important arts centre in the region. It is important that we address the under-representation of women in senior arts roles.

Happily, at Eastleigh we are bucking the national trend, as the higher management roles across our arts and culture team are occupied by women.”

Helping you live an independent life

Right at Home CareGivers can help keep your loved ones safe, without the need for residential care.

We can support you with: • Companionship, hobbies and social activities • Personal care, specialist dementia care and complex care • 24/7 live-in, respite and holiday care Contact us for a free, no-obligation care assessment with our experienced team: midhants@rightathomeuk.com 02380 009595 www.rightathomeuk.co.uk/midhants

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News round up Eastleigh

War memorial – new names added All the additional names provided by local people have been added to the granite war memorial in the Leigh Road Recreation Ground, which was unveiled last year in time for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.

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Community grant for specialist Scout group Funding for Scouts helps children with autism New local community grants scheme launched Eastleigh Local Area Committee has introduced a new £10,000 community grant fund - with a maximum award of £2,500 for local groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Eastleigh, Allbrook and Velmore areas.

Thank you to all the residents who put forward the names and look forward to seeing them on Remembrance Sunday.

The grants are available for one-off projects, equipment and individual events to benefit Eastleigh residents.

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Community Speedwatch The Chandler’s Ford Speedwatch group is back in action with updated, calibrated equipment, detecting 17 speeding vehicles in one hour in Hursley Road on their first Monday monitoring local traffic.

The group of trained volunteers turn out in all weathers to monitor the speeds of vehicles on local routes, acting as a deterrent to drivers who pose a threat to pedestrians and other road users. They are also able to provide vital data to the Council and police. They are keen to recruit new members – please email speedwatch@ hampshire.pnn.police.uk.

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath

First Consultation on the Memorial Hall A successful public consultation event showed architects’ ideas for either a refurbished or a new Memorial Hall in Bishopstoke.

Residents were able to see the feasibility work that is being undertaken and to offer their thoughts on some early ideas.

Smiley Reminders on speed limits Residents may have noticed the new speed limit reminder signs that have gone up around the area. The sign placed on Alan Drayton Way now presents a smiley or a sad face to drive home the message if a car is speeding. Not only are the signs more visual, but now allow more detailed data to be gathered.

Applications close on Monday 18 November.

A special Scout group, exclusively for children with autism and their siblings has benefitted from a Borough-wide community grant.

A grant of £500 has been given to the Scouts that offer flexibility and support to a small group of children unable to cope in bigger crowds. The group relies on a high level of adult support which makes some of the more adventurous activities expensive. Thanks to the grant, the children have been able to take part in caving, canoeing and paddle boarding as well as being able to book a larger indoor space to use in the winter months.

Thirteen year old Felix has high functioning autism and sensory processing disorder and struggles in mainstream environments.

Group Treasurer for the 2nd Itchen South (Cricket Activity Centre) Scouts, Ann Edmeades, said: “Felix initially attended a mainstream group but found the experience too stressful, he discovered our group and has been attending for the last two years. Without our group Felix would not be able to be a part of Scouting at all and with your grant the group can now offer a wide range of activities for our young members.”

Applications for this year’s grant scheme will open on Monday 2 December and Borough groups can apply online at: eastleigh.gov.uk/communitygrants.

Closing date is Monday 3 February 2020.

Your Royal British Legion branch needs you!

The Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and District Branch of The Royal British Legion are in need of new members to join them and help make a difference to veterans of all conflicts. Anyone can join and you do not need to be a veteran or have been in the armed forces.

Monthly meetings take place at Eastleigh Working Men’s Club, Upper Market Street on the first Monday of the month at 7pm.

Membership is just £17 per year.

The Branch is also looking for volunteer poppy collectors to help with the annual Poppy Appeal in the Eastleigh area.

For more information please call 07740 278855.

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/communitygrants Picture left: Felix enjoying outdoor activities with the Scouts

New Outdoor Learning Centre planned Planning permission has been approved for a new Outdoor Learning Centre on Bishopstoke Road, opposite The Hub and adjacent to the River Itchen.

The brownfield site will become an accessible green space where children, young people and families can engage with nature through structured learning opportunities and play.

The centre will consist of classrooms, habitat areas, firepits, woodland shelters, poly tunnels, and a pond for dipping.

Youth Options, the charity who made the application, hope the area will become a ‘wild oasis’ in this urban area.

Mark Dixon, Chief Executive of Youth Options, says: “Positive engagement with nature through outdoor learning can help with anxiety and stress, support cognitive development, and improve well-being and mental health as well as

strengthen communities and reduce crime.

“We believe every young person has the potential to realise their abilities and aspirations, and to make a valuable contribution to their communities.”

Youth Options currently deliver outdoor learning at Itchen Valley Country Park working with primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units and specialist education centres, as well as further education providers and youth groups.

Find out more: youthoptions.co.uk/whatwe-do/forest-school, email enquiries@ youthoptions.co.uk or call 01794 525510.

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Mercury Hub volunteers recognised Volunteers at the recently opened Mercury Library and Community Hub in Hamble were thanked for their efforts at an afternoon tea organised by Hamble Parish Council and the Bursledon, Hamblele-Rice & Hound Local Area Committee.

Borough Councillor, Malcolm Cross and Parish Council Chair, Simon Hand also presented the volunteers with certificates acknowledging their hard work in getting the Mercury up and running.

Since the building opened in the spring, the volunteers have willingly given up their time to ensure the excellent new community facility is open to the public.

The Mercury is open from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 12noon and from 2pm to 5pm on a Wednesday.

It offers a wide choice of books for loan and exchange, public access computers, printing and copying facilities and refreshments. The space can also be hired. For more information search for Mercury at eastleigh.gov.uk If you are interested in volunteering at the Mercury, please contact Matt Blythe, Local Area Manager matthew.blythe@eastleigh.gov.uk or 023 8068 8311.

Support for essential winter home repairs Whether it’s a faulty boiler or a window letting the draught in, winter can be a time when home repairs become more urgent and essential.

But for some home owners, paying for such vital improvements can be difficult if money is tight.

Since 2014, Eastleigh Borough Council has been working with the Parity Trust - a not for profit financial organisation, to offer subsidised Home Improvement Loans. It is specifically for homeowners who require financial assistance to carry out essential repairs, maintenance work or adaptations. There are a range of low costs loans available and some do not require regular payments as the sum is taken when the property is sold.

Loans can be taken out to cover the cost of double glazing, roof repairs,

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) 20 November • 29 January 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

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Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound (6pm) 21 November • 23 January • 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) 11 November • 21 January • 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) 13 November • Dovetail Centre 15 January • Toynbee School 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) 27 January • 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

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