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Underpass receives makeover
News round up Hedge End, West End & Botley
Budgens demolition nearing completion Demolition of the former Budgens supermarket in Hedge End is nearing completion.
An underpass in Eastleigh has received a much-needed makeover with the installation of a beautiful tiled mural designed by Hampshire-based illustrator Denise Hughes. During the design process, Denise involved local children at free workshops at the Velmore Community Centre. They created flowers, bees and butterflies to feature in the mural.
Help shape our Enforcement Strategy We are keen to get the views of local people, organisations and businesses on our draft Enforcement Strategy. This covers areas including fly-tipping, food hygiene inspections, building regulations, together with safety in the workplace and in private rented accommodation. In particular, we would welcome comments on the main principles of the strategy together with the areas of enforcement that you feel are most important to you.
enforcement action should be carried out to help protect the health and wellbeing of our residents, visitors and workers; to protect the environment and to ensure the Borough is a modern, attractive area where people are proud to live and work.
To read the draft Strategy and complete the consultation visiteastleigh.gov.uk/ enforcementconsultation Closing date for comments is Monday 6 April 2020.
Our policy sets out the principles by which
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Public parking will continue to be available in part of the old car park during the works, which are due to be completed by April 2020. The bus stop on Wildern Lane will also remain in place. The site - which was bought by the Borough Council to head off a bid from a developer to build up to 93 flats - has been earmarked for more retail premises and car parking.
New space for wellness and young people A new venue focusing on health and wellbeing activities, as well as youth-centred performances, has been created with the transformation of the studio theatre space at The Point Eastleigh. The removal of a pillar from the centre of the room has unlocked the potential of the space for performances and events ‘in-the-round’ – and allow more classes in wellbeing activities like yoga, pilates, and dance sessions to promote strength and stability in older people or offset the effects of Parkinson’s. With innovative design by Studio Three Sixty, the space is completely flexible with bespoke lighting and seating for both performances and workshops. The final phase of the building project is now under way with the refurbishment of the theatre’s toilets, with work due for completion by early April 2020. The work has been made possible by support from Eastleigh Borough Council and Arts Council England, via the Your Point project – and audience members can also contribute.
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Local plan The Local Plan Examination took place throughout December and January - at the close of the hearing sessions on Wednesday 29 January, the Inspector confirmed that she would be writing to the Council over the course of the next few weeks. When the Inspector’s letter is available a note will be posted in the Latest News and Updates: eastleigh.gov.uk/lpexamination
Council strengthens enforcement The Council have recently updated its Planning Enforcement Policy to reflect the more robust approach to planning enforcement that has been adopted. In addition to proactive enforcement, the team are dealing with daily issues that are important to local residents such as hours of construction, noise and mud on the road. With
almost 500 enforcement cases registered a year, the Council has increased the amount of formal enforcement action undertaken and expanded the number of officers working on planning enforcement. Overall service delivery has improved with planning breaches being investigated and remedied more efficiently and swiftly.
