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The park’s 440-acres are already a very popular destination, offering walking trails, woodland and meadows, with a range of attractions including a café, an indoor play area and outdoor play trail, together with picnic and barbecue facilities. The Go Ape treetops adventure is also based there.
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The programme of improvements includes a new community building and remodelling of the existing Highwood Barn and Kingfisher Barn, better barbecue and picnic areas, upgraded play equipment, a new central events and welcoming space, and a covered outdoor seating area for customers of the popular Woodland Café.
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Itchen Valley Country Park has also been awarded the Green Flag Websites for new councils now live Websites are now live for the two new councils covering the Eastleigh town centre and Boyatt Wood neighbourhoods, following the recent Community Governance Review. They contain all the information residents need on Councillors, committees, meetings, services, policies and procedures. Eastleigh Town Council eastleigh-tc.gov.uk Parish Council Boyatt Wood Parish Council boyattwood-pc.gov.uk
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“Our future investment will bring exciting new elements that will make the park more accessible and appealing to an even wider audience, while still maintaining its valued role in providing health and wellbeing benefits to visitors.”
Itchen Valley Country Park in West End, has been voted one of the best open spaces in the country in a national awards scheme - and it is being made even better as a £3.3 million programme of improvements gets under way. The Council-operated park is well into its second decade of success in the Keep Britain Tidy charity’s Green Flag Award scheme, which is a nationally recognised mark of quality, confirming that it is well maintained, has excellent facilities and is professionally managed.
The new facilities will also provide greater accessibility, with a Changing Places room for disabled users, as well as additional toilets. Car parking will be upgraded and the riverside access road will be diverted to keep vehicles away from park users.
Chair of the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, Cllr Cynthia Garton, who approved the £3.3 million transformation, said: “It is a tribute to the hard work of our talented team that Itchen Valley Country Park has once again been recognised with Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award.
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Families were given the opportunity to take part in free Family Fun Days at Itchen Valley Country Park, thanks to grant funding allocated by the Council. The Council used their successful funding bid from the Holiday Activities and Food Programme to provide five Family Fun Days to over 500 children and parents/carers over the summer.
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The project was funded by the Department for Education through Hampshire County Council’s Connect 4 Communities
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The funding provided free activities with a two-course lunch for families in receipt of free school meals or on low-incomes, with three to ten year-olds. Activities included circus skills, drumming, camping skills and getting up close to reptiles!
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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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The offer included free bus transport from two specially laid out routes from the north and south of the Borough.
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Housing Developmentand Creating homes and communities to meet residents’ needs. To help support a buoyant housing market, it is essential that there is a sufficient supply of suitable, high-quality homes that can meet the diverse needs of residents. 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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Economy Securing sustainable economic growth, high and stable employment and a shared prosperity for residents. It is about ensuring every one of us has a good standard of living in strong, safe, sustainable communities.
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Itchen Valley Country Park is hosting an informal event for those who are curious about volunteering. Showcasing opportunities to volunteer with Borough Council services, a range of community groups have also been invited to show the wealth of options available locally. Come along and have a go at the programme of activities! Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/volunteering
The Council’s Health and Wellbeing team are inviting residents to connect, learn and make a difference through volunteering. There are lots of opportunities to take part in flexible, regular and ad hoc volunteering. If you’d like to help maintain wildlife habitats, support those in need, step up to help in local emergencies, or help people get active, simply visit the new webpage, sign up to our email list or speak to the team at the Volunteer Fayre.
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Launching in the lead up to World Menopause Day (18 October), This Girl Can Eastleigh begins its third and final wave of the 2022 campaign tailored to women experiencing the symptoms of menopause in the Borough.
Surveys were run with existing groups to understand key barriers and inform a series of activities to be provided for working age peri-menopausal and menopausal women.
The Council’s popular annual Park Sport programme for five to 16 year-olds took place over August to help children and young people reduce screen time and turn up the fun this summer! 167 sessions were held across four weeks with over 1,500 places booked, nearly one thousand registered for free swimming, and nearly 200 attending drop-in events that encouraged attendees to try something new and get active across the Borough.
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RLM Fitness at Chandler’s Ford is launching Thursday boxing sessions for people with Parkinson’s in Hiltingbury, starting on 8 September from 10.30am to 12 noon. The activity is supported by Parkinson’s UK and received funding of £200 from Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee Community Grant (see page 17) towards reaction lights, hand wraps and training. Adapted boxing movements encompass all the clinically proven methods of enhancing physical and mental function as well as helping to increase confidence. To enquire and book, nikimcphail@hotmail.comemailorcall
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The Council’s SportWorks team will be working with other teams across the Council to put on specific Walk and Talks and low impact circuits, as well as a Broadway dance class. This is part of a national This Girl Can focus, with educational support on how providers can adapt to help women stay active during the menopause. This includes a partnership with Strava, to encourage flexible exercise at each woman’s pace.
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Park Sport is funded by the Borough Council’s SportWorks, as well as the Local Area Committees, Parish and Town Councils, and supported by a broad range of partners, including sports clubs, activity providers and venues. This enabled activities to be provided at a subsidised rate of £2.50, with a further £1 concession available for those on Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support, as well as free swimming, SkateJams and Orienteering.
Photo: Children enjoying Aspire UMA Academy’s Martial Arts Park Sport Sessions
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The Solar Together scheme allows residents to get a better deal on solar panels and batteries by combining their purchasing power.
The more people that register, the better the deal should be for each household.
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We are working with Hampshire County Council and group-buying experts, iChoosr, to help residents make the switch to clean energy as easy and cost effective as possible.
Each week, subscribers get tips, information about ingredients, recipe ideas and more. If you would like to eat a more varied, healthy and sustainable diet, subscribe now. Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/LSMLT
‘Let’s stop meating like this’ is a free, ten-part, weekly email series that promotes eating a bit less meat and a lot more vegetables, beans, wholegrains, and other healthy plant-based Ofingredients.thosesubscribing, over half wanted to improve their health, 20% were motivated by environmental concerns and around 10% wanted to save money.
The majority of people who signed up ate meat most days, or every day, and wanted to have a few more meat-free meals or days a week.
The document outlines the Council’s strategy to 2030 - focusing on making our streets feel safer, quieter and more enjoyable for cycling and walking. The promotion of active travel is an important part of the Council’s ambitions to reduce polluting emissions and improve health and wellbeing, as well as boosting connectivity between communities. The Council also wants to address barriers to cycling to ensure it is available to everyone.
A supplier ‘auction’ will be held on 27 September, when approved suppliers will bid for the work. Registered residents will then be emailed a personal recommendation, including costs and specification of the solar panel installation.
The resident then decides whether they would like to accept the recommendation - there is no obligation to go ahead. Those that accept, will be contacted by the winning installer to survey the roof and set an installation date.
Hundreds of residents have signed up to an email series about eating a more varied, healthy and sustainable diet.
Ultra-rapid charger a hit with electric car drivers
An ‘ultra-rapid’ electric vehicle charger that the Council has installed in the Places Leisure Eastleigh car park is proving to be popular. Nearly 600 charges have been carried out since the device went live less than three months ago.
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It was installed along with seven other chargers (‘rapid’ and ‘fast’ models) in car parks throughout the Borough. The Council is now reviewing locations for more electric charging points to help facilitate the move away from petrol and diesel engines.
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We want to hear your views on our new Walking and Cycling Strategy, which will help us to prioritise how, when and where we invest in measures to support walking and cycling in the Borough.
The consultation will be open from 29 August to 7 October and is available on our website, or you can pop into the Council’s offices at Eastleigh House to read the document and provide written feedback.
The ‘ultra-rapid’ 150kW charger can charge a typical electric car in as little as 30 minutes*. There are less than a thousand of these super speedy chargers in the UK and this is one of only a few in Hampshire.
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With energy bills soaring and the climate crisis, more and more people are considering investing in rooftop solar panels to generate their own clean energy to power their home.
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Residents can register for the scheme for free, and without obligation, before 27 September.
Much of this will involve working closely with Hampshire County Council, who are the Highways Authority, and other partners. For instance, on the proposed Eastleigh Mobility Hub, which will encourage the use of active and sustainable transport.
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The Council maintains several country parks, nature reserves and woodland areas throughout the Borough. These areas provide vital habitats for wildlife but are also enjoyed by residents and visitors. In March, the Council approved the creation of two new green spaces, totalling 27.1 hectares, to the east of Allington Lane and north of Itchen Valley Country Park. The Council also aims to plant 160,000 more trees in the Borough by the year 2030.
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We’ve recently installed eight new electric vehicle charging points across four of our car parks, including an ultra-rapid charger at Places Leisure (see page 5). We are now considering sites for a substantially larger rollout of charging points over the next few years.
Our housing development at One Horton Heath promises to be one of the most sustainable in the country. Homes will have no reliance on fossil fuels and will instead by powered by a ground source heat pump network, solar panels and other sustainable technologies.
For more, visit: onehortonheath.co.uk/ sustainability (see page 18)
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Two new cycle routes are being created as part of the One Horton Heath development, offering cyclists new ways to travel from the north of Hedge End, through Horton Heath, to the south of Fair Oak. The first part along Chalcroft Way opened last September and has already become a regular route for cyclists. We will soon be consulting on a new Walking and Cycling Strategy (see page 5).
The development will see a net gain in biodiversity, preserving and enhancing wildlife corridors, creating new wildlife habitats and leaving a third of the site undeveloped for outdoor spaces. Pedestrians and cyclists are at the heart of our designs and all homes will have access to electric vehicle charging.
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We’ve switched all our diesel lorries, vans and cars over to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel - which is estimated to have 90% lower carbon emissions than diesel. The fuel is also better for air quality, producing 25% less NOx emissions and up to 42% less particulate matter. We’ve also installed new electric vehicle charging stations at our Hedge End depot, ready for our first electric bin lorries arriving this winter.
To find out more, including what you can do to make a difference, visit: eastleigh.gov.uk/climatechange
We’ve purchased over 500 acres of farmland, removing it from agricultural use and setting it aside for green initiatives. Removing the land from agricultural use reduces the amount of environmentally harmful phosphates and nitrates entering our waterways and the Solent. Our ecologists are conducting studies to understand how to get the most environmental benefit from this land. (See page 10)
As well as acquiring Chalcroft Solar Farm last year, the Council has ambitious plans to build a new large-scale solar farm across three sites. This could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity for the Borough by around 9%.
This year we planted more wildflower areas than ever before, covering a total of 3,300 square metres. Wildflowers provide vital habitats for pollinators, such as bees, that we rely on for pollinating our food. Some areas struggled with the dry weather and heat this year, so we are reviewing our planting methods for next year.
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A natural play trail will also be located along the edge of the open space.
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An increased number of trees, shrubs and plants will help create more habitat for pollinators such as butterflies and bees and provide better habitat for birds and mammals too.
Chair of Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Local Area Committee, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “The name Windhover Meadows reflects the nature of the site and the link to the nearby Windhover roundabout.
This exciting new country park has been made possible by the Council’s investment in the site that provides green open space for local people.“
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Visitors to the old golf course area in Eastleigh can see ‘wilding’ in action with trees, scrub and meadows being allowed to grow and establish. We are working to make the area better for people and wildlife as part of a wilding project. Over the last few years, the Council has removed many non-native trees and reduced grass cutting to help convert the old fairways to meadows and create areas of Chairscrub.of
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Woodland planting along the existing copse and stream will improve this area as a wildlife haven, and existing trees and hedgerows are being kept to provide a network of ‘green’ links around the perimeter of the site.
A management plan for the area will be considered by Eastleigh Local Area Committee later this year.
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Windhover Meadows, a new park on the former Bursledon Car Boot site is now open to the public. The new informal parkland area is 10.5 hectares in size and includes a mix of public open space, a play area and footpaths with improvements to existing public rights of way. Trees and wildflowers have been planted and the existing grass fields are being managed to improve this habitat for wildlife. This includes mown paths through the fields offering a variety of walking routes with specimen trees and benches.
Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Alex Bourne, said: “Encouraging the wilding of the old golf course will bring a number of benefits, including improving the biodiversity of the area by providing more space for wildlife-rich habitats and potentially creating homes for new species.
He added: “It will also provide more opportunities for residents to improve their wellbeing by connecting with a naturerich greenspace which can help boost our mental health through undertaking physical activity, reducing stress and increasing social interactions.”
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The revamped Itchen Valley Country Park will feature a tranquil space where visitors can reflect on the impact of the Covid pandemic on their lives, and remember loved ones.
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“Our country parks have played a huge role in supporting residents’ wellbeing over two very difficult years and a Green Flag provides assurance that it is a well-managed open space.” Park to host space reflectionpandemicfor
Species-rich grassland, with rare wildflowers including varieties of orchid, have returned to an area of Itchen Valley Country Park thanks to the efforts of the Council’s Countryside team over many Aroundyears.fivehectares of meadow at High Hill Field have been carefully managed and successfully restored to flower-rich grassland which has now been nationally classified as ‘priority habitat’ by the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre.
Lakeside Country Park in Eastleigh scooped its second Green Flag in the Keep Britain Tidy charity’s awards scheme.
Cabinet Lead for Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: “This is a fantastic biodiversity achievement following years of dedicated work by our staff. The restoration of this large area of biodiversityrich grassland is a significant biodiversity gain for the Borough. Species-rich grasslands provide increased carbon storage, and resilience for plants and wildlife affected by climate change. The network of permissive paths continue to be mown throughout High Hill Field which means visitors can enjoy the flowers and insects close up”.
An avenue of trees is being planted up a gentle incline and these will be complemented by a series of artworks.
The project should be completed by Summer 2023.
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Since 2016, improvements to the Council-operated park – which was created on restored gravel works - have included the opening of an award-winning community building for users of the lakes and wider park, and the creation of new trails, designed in partnership with the Lakesidecommunity.Country Park is 22 hectares of lakes, wet meadow and woodland that, in addition to hosting a number of clubs and on-water activities, offers walks, picnic sites and guided trails. The park provides habitat to a diverse array of wildlife - including deer, foxes and species of bat - and is popular with local anglers. It is also home to the Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway.
Rachel Hardy, Countryside Manager, explains: “Over the last 15 years, our Countryside Land Management Team has organised late summer hay cuts to remove coarse grasses at High Hill Field, as part of our annual programme to manage over 100 hectares of biodiversity rich grasslands at the park. The summer hay cut, after flowers have set seed, takes away nutrients and encourages a diversity of rarer plants to colonise and Underflower.”thiscareful management the variety of flowering plants which thrive in low-nutrient conditions has increased dramatically and they put on a spectacular show this spring and summer. Staff and visitors have enjoyed hundreds of colourful southern marsh-orchids, common spotted-orchids, common knapweed, narrow-leaved bird’s-foot trefoil and the delightfully named ‘corky-fruited water-dropwort’, a delicate white flowering plant. These in turn provide structure and a food source for a variety of insects, including an array of grasshoppers and butterflies.
Cabinet Lead for Health and Social Policy, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “This is a very well-deserved award for Lakeside Country Park. Winning a Green Flag for a second year reflects the hard work of the team in maintaining it to such a high standard.
A brief has gone out to artists inviting proposals, but the avenue could include an archway or entrance feature at the start of the walk, possibly providing visitors with an opportunity to hang ribbons for remembrance. A mid-point artwork and bench will provide a resting point for people who don’t want to complete the whole walk, and seating will be placed at the end of the avenue, with views overlooking the park.
Hiltingbury Lakes has recently undergone a huge transformation project which has seen the restoration of historical woodland, improvement to the pathways, fencing and viewing points, and work to enhance the water flows around the lake and ponds.
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Students and teachers from Chandler’s Ford Infant School have designed and created a sculpture, which has been displayed at Hiltingbury Lakes, in response to the current climate emergency.
Chair of Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee, Cllr James Duguid, said: “Hiltingbury Lakes is looking fantastic following the transformation project and having this beautiful sculpture on display will encourage more children and families from the local area to come and visit. We hope everyone enjoys the improvements that we’ve made to the area.”
The exhibition is free and takes visitors through quieter routes, offering an alternative view of the country park. Pick up an exhibition trail map from the Woodland Café from 20 August to 18 September and wear suitable footwear for the odd muddy stretch.
Itchen Valley’s outdoor photography exhibition returns for its second year after a hard-fought summer competition.
The Council is investing money from the New Home Bonus to enhance this popular local beauty spot with works to improve the footpaths, bridges and waterways - and to make it more accessible to visitors.
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Climate Change projects in Fair Oak Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council is making good progress with its climate change action plan. Residents have seen wildflower planting across various sites in Fair Oak, funded by developer contributions from BIFOHH LAC.
The Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee has funded two replacement benches near Hamble Common in the Hamble Point car park. They provide lovely views of Southampton Water and will be welcomed by visitors to the popular beauty spot.
After years of preparation and consultation with the community, the project to create a café in Shorts Road has now begun, starting with the demolition of the dilapidated Scout Hut. The Parish Council considered tenders for the building works, which are part-funded by the Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath Local Area Committee (BIFOHH LAC) from developer contributions. Work is now under way on site.
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Children design sculpture for Hiltingbury Lakes
Thecompleted.oldfacilities have been replaced with four self-contained cubicles two of which will be accessible for people with disabilities and parents with pushchairs. In addition, all four cubicles have baby changing beds, nappy disposal and sharps disposal chutes.
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Participants were invited to interpret ‘Nature Connection’ in their photos and the creativity of the entries impressed the Southampton branch of London Camera Exchange, who formed the judging panel. Three main prize winners, Giles Bailey, Austin Coutts and Heather Bickerstaff, will join others who will have their photos exhibited around the park.
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Flexford Nature Reserve near Chandler’s Ford will be temporarily closed from Monday 5 September as a £75,000 improvement project gets under way.
The bee and tree landscaping schemes at Summerlands Road and the library have also been completed, together with the installation of bee-friendly planters around the village.
Photo: One of the winning submissions by Heather Bickerstaff
Hedge End, West End and Botley Hatch Farm skate park opens The new wheeled sports area at the Willows development on Hatch Farm has opened. This exciting new facility was designed with young people in West End and was funded through developers’ contributions. It will be maintained by West End Parish Council.
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The sculpture has been made from dry willow which has been manipulated and shaped to represent seed heads. The design was inspired by American sculptor Ruth Asawa who is known for creating naturalistic forms inspired by nature.
Over £1million of low-cost loans helps hundreds of local people
Over £1 million has been provided to help Borough residents carry out repairs and improvements to their homes as part of a low-cost secured loan scheme.
The Council has now completed the purchase of several key areas of farmland in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, West End and Botley totalling over 580 acres as part of a project to protect and enhance our environment.
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The land will be used for a variety of initiatives to enhance our environment and by changing the land from conventional agricultural use helps us to reduce the amount of nutrients that end up in our rivers and the Solent.
He added: “This is a long-term commitment for the Council and our long-term ownership and protection of this land means we can work towards a more sustainable future for our residents.”
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Local children are enjoying a range of play equipment following the opening, of a new play trail located on the open space adjacent to Hellyar Rise in Hedge End. This play trail has been constructed of treated wood and provides a safe, fun and challenging experience aimed at children up to 12 years of age. It includes a multi-play adventure tower, nest swing, rocker beam, balance beam course, spiderweb net, sloping monkey bars and stepping posts.
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The Home Improvement Loan scheme is a unique, low-cost, home improvement service and lending scheme offered by the Council in partnership with Parity Trust - a not for profit organisation. The subsidised scheme, is specifically designed for home owners who require financial help in order to carry out essential repairs, maintenance works or adaptations to their properties including: double glazing, roof repairs, bathroom adaptations, boiler replacements and radiator and/or heating repairs together with eco-loans for renewable technologies.
Some of the key benefits of the scheme include; fixed interest rate for the entire term of the loan, flexible repayment options, no penalties to settle a loan early, low arrangement fee and support with contractors.
Chair of Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, Cllr Cynthia Garton, said: “We are really pleased to invest in these new facilities for this area. It will provide local children with a chance to enjoy a range of play equipment in a safe outdoor environment which also encourages them to keep active.” This play area was funded by the developer of the housing estate as part of the community benefits outlined in the planning requirements as agreed by the Council.
Further studies will identify additional benefits that the land could support such as woodland planting to create new and extended woodland areas, Solar PV, creation of wetland areas and more natural open spaces for local people to enjoy visiting the Councilcountryside.Leader, Cllr Keith House, said: “We’re committed to doing everything we can to tackle the ongoing climate emergency; it’s one of our biggest priorities. By taking this land out of farming helps us to protect our rivers and coastal areas, creates new sites including natural meadows, wetlands, and walking areas for local people.”
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The new school facilities include a full-size floodlit 3G artificial football pitch, changing facilities and a multi-use activity hall at Deer Park School. Three new football pitches and public open space at the adjacent Berrywood Fields will be the new home for local football club, Hedge End Rangers, as well as being available for the local community to use.
Chairman of Hedge End Rangers, Marc Patch, said: “In the club’s 48-year history, this is certainly one of the biggest steps we have ever made. We have now grown to 38 teams with over 650 players and with the new ground we can have a strong focus on developing more girls teams with our new Thursday 5pm-6pm session.
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To get involved with Hedge End Rangers visit hedgeendrangers.co.uk.
New sports facilities in Hedge End will open in the Autumn following their completion at Deer Park School and Berrywood Fields, located near Woodhouse Lane.
“On top of that, our new Friday football for young people and adults at £2, is further helping support our community projects. The buzz around the players, the club, and the community helps show what a bright future we have ahead of us.”
The school facilities are available for community hire from September 2022. To book the facilities at Deer Park School, including 3G pitch, Sports Hall, Dance/Activity Studio’s, Netball and Tennis Courts, contact community@deerparksecondary.org or 01489 787128
The planters are made of Corten steel, which is designed to weather over a few months and develop a stable rust layer, which seals the steel beneath. The material was developed for undersea applications and, in time, the rust changes shade from the fairly bright orange to a dark brown. It is very durable and carries a 40-year warranty. The planters will shortly be followed by some new seating, colourful floor art and strings of LED lights, bringing some added vibrancy to these two important meeting places.
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Photo: Players from Hedge End Rangers in the spectator stand of the new 3G pitch at Deer Park Secondary School, with local Councillors, Ian Corben, Cynthia Garton, Derek Pretty and Leigh Hadaway Superb new facilities will help get people active
The Planney wooded area in Bishopstoke has received some much-needed care and attention in recent months. Tree works, cutting back of foliage, removal of fly tipping, and the installation of new gates, bins and fencing have all been well received by residents. Engagement with local primary schools is under way to create a reading circle and carved designs.
Forty new planters in Leigh Road precinct and Wells Place have been stocked with perennial flowers and trees to recreate the tree-lined avenue along this busy section of Leigh Road.
Chair of Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, Cllr Cynthia Garton, said: “I’m delighted that these superb new facilities are ready for our community to use. These much-needed local community sports facilities will provide opportunities for local people to be more active, improve their physical and mental wellbeing as well as encouraging greater social interaction.”
Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council has started work on a play area project for Crowdhill Green. Residents were asked to complete a survey on the project and this has now been sent to play area contractors. A public vote on the final design was held in August and the design with the most votes will be installed in the autumn.
The former ball games area between High Street and Market Street, south of Eastleigh town centre, has been transformed into a welcoming green space with the help of local Men’sresidents.Shedhave constructed raised beds and Solent Mind Mayfield Nurseries have supplied many of the plants, along with generous donations from local residents. To find out more about future events and how to involved, visit the project Facebook emailfacebook.com/eastleighcommunitygarden,page:orcommunitygarden@eastleigh.gov.uk.
The facilities have been funded by Eastleigh Borough Council from financial contributions made by Hampshire County Council as the master developer of nearby homes, to help provide new community facilities in the area. The facilities have been delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council and Wildern Academy Trust.
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The Central and West Hampshire Youth Employment Hub is a joint initiative between Eastleigh, Winchester, Test Valley and New Forest Councils, designed to help signpost young people to jobs, work experience, training and volunteering opportunities. Until recently, most clients coming into the hubs have been referred by staff at Job Centre Plus from the Department of Work and Pensions. The team at the Youth Employment Hub decided to reach out to areas where more support may be required by hosting events across the Borough and Futurecounty-wide.outreach events will also be held on 21 and 27 September and 4 October. For more information on the venues and locations please contact us on 07876 661525 or eastleigh.gov.uk/youth-employment-hubyouthemploymenthub@eastleigh.gov.uk.email:
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Airport and Network Rail land, known collectively as Navigator Quarter. At this site alone, it is estimated that 3,200 direct jobs could be created with a further 3,300 arising from the knock-on effects of this new activity. Priority will be given to businesses from innovative green sectors including alternative fuels such as hydrogen and ultra-low sulphur diesel.
Manyeastleigh.gov.uk/giftcardofthebusinessesthat signed up to accept the gift card were a part of our Borough Gems campaign that ran last year. These include; beauticians The Sanctuary Botley and Urban Eden Beauty, food and drink venues Waffles & Cream and Steam Town Brew Co, and local florist The Flower Garden (Hedge End). They join a long list of retail and leisure venues, shops and services across the Borough that already take the gift card.
If you are interested in trialling a bike, please email sustainability@eastleigh.gov.uk.
Businesses in Eastleigh and Southampton are seeing the benefits of using electric cargo bicycles to transport goods and materials locally. Local businesses, and other organisations, are trialling the bikes through the RIDES electric cargo bike hire scheme. Run by Eastleigh Borough and Southampton City Councils, the scheme offers organisations the opportunity to trial one of ten electric cargo bikes, free of charge, for up to three months. The electric bikes are fitted with lockable boxes capable of carrying up to 100kg, making them ideal for so called ‘last mile’ deliveries. The scheme allows organisations to see how using a greener, more sustainable delivery method can work for them, without having to foot the initial cost of the bikes. At the same time, it reduces congestion on the roads and improves air quality in the local area. So far businesses and other organisations have travelled over 5,700 miles using the bicycles, transporting a total of nearly 26,600kg of materials. Three organisations who trialled the bikes through the scheme have now purchased their own e-cargo bikes.
The Solent Freeport is a government designated area with little to no tax in order to encourage economic activity. Freeports operate with both ‘tax’ and ‘customs’ sites, where tax sites offer occupiers business rates relief and other incentives to support capital investment, skills and employment. Business rates growth generated at the tax sites can be retained locally and reinvested in the area helping to deliver new infrastructure. Our Economic Development team supported the recent launch of the Solent Freeport to promote local investment opportunities.
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Eastleigh, with enviable transport connectivity, has been chosen as one of three tax sites in the Solent Freeport – specifically the area comprising the
The tax and customs advantages available at these sites provide incentives to attract the brightest and best of businesses from all over the world, creating jobs, prosperity and visibility for the areas around them. An estimated £1.4bn of private investment could be generated for the Borough and surrounding areas.
The Government’s Household Support fund, to offset energy bills, has been administered locally by Hampshire County Council’s connect4communities team and has been split into a number of smaller funds, these include: a county community grant, a Utility Bill Support for Citizens Advice, a Food Voucher Scheme and Exceptional Housing Support.
Between £150 to £600 for those who were born on or before 25 September 1956 to help pay heating bills. You will get this automatically November-January if you are eligible, get a State Pension or are in receipt of benefits. Some specific groups are required to claim direct and will not be contacted automatically. Search gov.uk for updates or alternatively call 0800 731 0160 for the Winter Fuel Payment only.
How to help others: Encourage friends and family to seek support –they may be eligible for the support above and more.
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Volunteer through One Community, and/or Citizen’s Advice – to join groups who help struggling households to find the right support for them. It is an especially busy time for Citizens Advice who are looking to recruit a host of volunteers for research, campaigning and admin. Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/money-worries
We are working with partner organisations to provide one-off payments using Exceptional Housing Support for vulnerable households that are struggling with housing costs.
Referrals are made to the Council by partner organisations on a case-by-case basis, on behalf of residents who are facing exceptional circumstances or a genuine emergency, after other options have been explored.
Consider more frequent visits to vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours to spot any issues and get them help.
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£25 a week if the average temperature in the area is recorded as/forecast to be zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days. Eligible residents in receipt of certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) will get automated payments.
Support food banks – donate long-life food basics, toiletries and hygiene products at collection points in supermarkets, or cash and points (e.g. Tesco Clubcard vouchers) direct to local food banks (in Hedge End, Eastleigh and Netley) and the national Trussell Trust.
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£150 administered by most energy suppliers to take directly off your bill by March 2023 for eligible low-income households and those in receipt of the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit. Each eligible group with be contacted automatically by letter.
@eastleighbc TACKLING THE COST OF LIVING IN THE COLDER MONTHS 13 Support, tips and how to help others Energy efficiency and preparing for colder months Low cost quick wins to save annually • SAVE £20: Draught-proof doors, windows and the loft hatch • SAVE £44: Turn off lights and appliances when not in use • SAVE 10%: Switch to LED light bulbs • SAVE £80: Turn your thermostat down by one degree (18c minimum for vulnerable individuals) Working from home? Heat only the room you are working in (and close the door to ones you’re not using). For more ways to reduce home heating costs energysavingtrust.org.ukvisit Hitting the Cold Spots The Hampshire-based team at Hitting the Cold Spots offers advice on the grants available and ways to reduce your energy bills while keeping your home warm and healthy. Call 0800 804 8601 for more information or staywarm@environmentcentre.comemail
Updates on local support will be announced on our website.
The Council has been distributing one-off supermarket food vouchers to nearly 5,000 eligible pensioners and households receiving Council Tax Support and select pensioner-related benefits over August and September.
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The Point Eastleigh, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50
Relaunched Point Young Companies offer creativity and fun through theatre and dance for anyone aged 5-18. There’s a new Blissfully Crafty club plus regular classes for all ages including tap. Family favourites - Inclusive Cinema, Board Game Café and StoryTribe - will all be back and there will be a full range of performances and events from valued community partners.
The Point hosts Santa’s Grotto and The Sorting Office’s Christmas Makers’ Market, followed by magical storyworld SNUG, which is free for under 5s and their carers.
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An exciting season of events and experiences are now on sale!
The weekend of 15 - 16 October offers lots of participatory treats including official Sing-a-long-a Encanto, Monty Python and the Foley Grail, and The Notebook (with ice cream from Daniela’s Ices). Join illustrator Nick Sharratt for a boorilliant draw-along, don fancy dress for the Spooktacular Halloween Ball and sign up for workshops including pumpkin carving, spooky crafts and horror make-up.
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Sup a cocktail of comedy at the Good Spirits Club, chortle at Comedy Network triple bills and Mark Thomas. Be moved by fierce, female-led theatre in Destiny and The Bloody Chamber and a celebration of love in What Songs May Do. For young theatre fans, there’s toooB, Let’s All Dance’s Alice in Wonderland and two dates in a day from CBeebies music-maker Nick Cope.
For further information and to book tickets visit theberrytheatre.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333
The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4EJ
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The Hundred Watt Club’s Festive Burlesque takes care of your Crimbo night out –one for grown-ups only!
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The Berry Theatre, Hedge End At Christmas, the venue welcomes back Slot Machine Theatre with their version of Mick Inkpen’s Kipper’s Snowy Day. There are tributes to British broadcasting classics with Phoney Towers and The Steptoe and Son Radio Show. Celebrate the courageous efforts of the Women’s Land Army in Apollo Theatre Company’s Lilies on the Land and laugh along with Hal Cruttenden and Comedy Club 4 Kids!
For further information and to book tickets visit thepointeastleigh.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333
Climate conscious businesses across the Borough will be coming together at The Point, Eastleigh for the Sustainability Big Ideas Weekend in September to help educate people on living greener lives.
Operating on a voluntary basis, all parts of the event will be free to attend, and local companies can sell their products with no commission taken by the venue.
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For families with children aged 8+. £12 per bird box, pre-book.
Saturday 22 - Sunday 30 October 10.30am - 4pm Follow the Halloween Trail and look out for the spooky characters in the woods. Pick up a pack from the Woodland Café. £3.50 per pack, drop-in.
The event on 17 and 18 September (10am-3pm) will see pop up activities taking place in the theatre to showcase climate and biodiversity action in our communities, and support people in making changes in the way they live. During the weekend there will be clothes swaps, kilo sales and plasticfree pantries as well as much more from local businesses and organisations.
Saturday 29 October 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm, 6.30pm Walk the Halloween Trail by night and meet the spooky StoryTribe along the way. StoryTribe bring their gloriously silly brand of storytelling that invites you to stretch your imagination muscles, help to craft a story, and meet a couple of wild and wacky beings who might have some wisdom to impart. Explore this outdoor woodland setting in a safe, joyous, and only slightly scary manner...
The Leigh Road venue’s project is one of only 500 across the UK to have been awarded this funding and hopes to be a catalyst for change through educating and supporting our commitment to a greener borough. Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/sustainabilityhub
Saturday 10 December 10.30am - 12.30pm A chance for children aged 6-12 years (plus a parent) to make a Christmas wreath out of willow, greenery from the park. £9 per child, pre-book.
The Sustainability Big Ideas Weekend will be a part of the wider Sustainability Hub that has been set up at the theatre thanks to a grant of £9,700 from the National Lottery’s Community Fund. It will be home to a series of other events, training sessions, youth engagement projects and campaigns to help community action in the Eastleigh area.
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A workshop to make a bird box suitable for Robins. An ideal Christmas gift for bird lovers!
Woodland Stories - Reindeer Faces
Thursday 15 December 10.30am - 11.30am An outdoor session for accompanied 3-5 year olds. A story followed by making a wooden reindeer face to celebrate the festive season. £5 per child, pre-book.
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For families with children aged 4+ £10 per child (one adult free) £7 per additional adult, pre-book from September.
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Saturday 26 November 10.30am - 11.30am
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Saturday 3 December 10.30am - 12.30pm A chance to make a Christmas Wreath from willow, greenery from the park and some traditional accessories. We will show you the skills and provide the materials - you just need to bring your creativity along with you!
Closing date for nominations is 31 December 2022 with the awards being made at a special event on 18 May 2023.
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The end of June saw another successful In-Bloom event, this time on the Aviary Estate Eastleigh, hosted by our Local Engagement Officers at the Pavilion on the Park. The event was funded by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee and all residents who signed up prior to the day, had the chance to come and collect a kit to make up a hanging basket to adorn the front of their property. We visited some residents to take photos of their beautiful baskets. The Nightingale shops were also included, and these baskets are flourishing thanks to the shop owners care and attention. The beautiful plants were supplied by Hilliers Garden Centre, Botley.
North Stoneham Park residents were provided with the opportunity to connect with and explore nature in their area this summer thanks to the Council’s Community, Country Parks and HealthWorks teams. A Nature Discovery Week was held in August to encourage local families to explore what the park has to offer, if they looked a little closer. All events were free and included workshops, trails, guided nature walks and litter picking. Residents could learn more about the bugs, birds, bats and plants on their doorstep. New Health Walks leaders were recruited, and a new weekly Health Walk has been established at the park. It joins 11 other successful walks throughout the Borough supported by volunteers.
Photo: Aviary estate resident with her floral display
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The Council has identified 176 locations throughout the Borough for its new Speed Indicator Device (SID) programme.
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Do you know someone who has made a substantial contribution to the community or has helped to make the Borough a better place? If so, they could be made one of the Borough’s Citizens of TheHonour.Citizen of Honour award is granted every two years to people who have given long and exceptional service to their local Thecommunity.awards were introduced in 1986 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough and since then 58 awards have been made. If you would like to recommend someone for the Citizen of Honour award, please send their name and the reasons why you think they should be nominated to the Mayor’s Office, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN or email mayorsoffice@eastleigh.gov.uk. All nominations will be treated with the strictest confidence.
The devices show a smiling face to drivers going at or below the speed limit, and a frowning face to those who are speeding, as well as displaying the vehicle’s speed. Each unit will be put in place for around two weeks. We are now looking at locations for next year’s programme. If you have any suggestions, please email these to leo@eastleigh.gov.uk and they will be given careful consideration.
Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Sydney Avenue wildlife Work is now complete on the wildlife habitat in Sydney Avenue, Hamble.
A new round of community grants open this autumn for charities, not-for-profit organisations and community groups to apply for. Community grants are awarded by Local Area Committees (LACs) and can be awarded for one off projects, equipment, or individual events. Each grant has its own criteria for a successful application. Most request supporting documentation, such as policies and statements on application.
Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury LAC community grant12 September to 31 October Bursledon, Hamble and Hound LAC community grantopen all year round Borough-wide community grant10 January to 21 February 2023 SportWorks small grants fundopen all year round. We operate a Small Grants Scheme where sports clubs and talented individuals in the Borough can apply for funding between £50 and £250. The grant assessment panel meets on the first Monday of every month. Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/communitygrants
MUGA a hit with Hamble young people Bright new LED floodlights for the multi-use games area (MUGA) at Roy Underdown Pavilion in Hamble, have been welcomed by local young people. They were installed together with upgraded CCTV and new doors and locks to replace the old wooden doors, thanks to grant funding from BHH LAC and Hamble Parish Council. The work was completed in early spring, and the Parish Council have received very positive feedback from grateful young people in the area, as they can now play sports into the evening.
Did you know they have a budget to issue grants of up to eastleigh.gov.uk/communitygrants£500?
We are working with Hampshire County Council, operators and partners to minimise the impact on the most affected areas and explore alternative provision, including a TaxiShare scheme. For the laest news, please visit carshares/serviceshants.gov.uk/transport/alternativetransport/ round up
The X6/7, X8, X15 and X17 bus services are being withdrawn, and there will be timetable changes to the X9 and X10 service, as well as the X4 route, which is being extended from Eastleigh to Velmore. Xelabus have made these changes in response to increased running costs, reduced passenger numbers and the County proposals.
The bug hotel created by the local Men’s Shed is in place, along with native trees, shrubs and wildflowers, to complement the existing trees.
The play area, located on the open space area adjacent to Blundell Lane, includes a multiplay adventure tower, nest swing, toddler adventure tower, see-saw, wheelchair accessible roundabout and cradle swing.
Some bus routes operated by Xelabus are changing and residents are being advised to check the operator’s website before travelling, following proposals by Hampshire County Council to make savings of around £800,000 per year from April 2023.
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The play area has been constructed of treated wood and is anticipated that it will be used by children up to ten years of age.
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A new play area at Cleverley Rise, Bursledon has been opened and is being enjoyed by local children.
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The new equipment was made possible with a Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee (BHH LAC) grant of £120,000, funded by developers’ contributions.
New play equipment at Netley Recreation Ground
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Southampton Mini Link have recently announced that they will be running a new service between Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford. The `C’ route will begin on the 5 September and will operate every two hours. Full details of the timetable can be found on their website here: www.southamptonminilink.co.uk
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Work to install new play equipment and an outdoor gym at the Station Road Recreation Ground, Netley is now complete.
New landscape planting to include native shrubs and trees planting will be undertaken alongside the new route and encourage greater biodiversity.
ONE HORTON HEATH LATEST UPDATE Find out more and keep up-to-date on the development visit: onehortonheath.co.uk or email: onehortonheath@eastleigh.gov.uk Follow us on: onehortonheath One Horton Heath 18 Link road and cycleways to start next year
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The new 1.2 mile road is being delivered ahead of any new homes and will carry all future development construction traffic to the site avoiding local villages as well as providing a direct route heading towards either Eastleigh and the M3 Corridor or Hedge End and the M27 corridor.
Importantly, it will also provide a direct cycling and walking route from Hedge End to Fair Oak with a 3m to 4.5m metre shared path running along the entire length, and will be linked to a number of other paths, providing extensive connections into the local area.
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This shared path will link to the existing paths already in place at either end of the link road at Allington Lane and Chalcroft Way. The Chalcroft Way section will join up with Bubb Lane/Tollbar Way cycleway providing a continuous route into Grange Park, Hedge End. The road will include a 30mph speed limit and there will also be safe crossing points and a local bus route.
The final phase of the new link road will provide one of the largest infrastructure projects in the local area and is further evidence of the Council’s ‘Infrastructure First’ approach.
Drone technology is helping to capture bidoversity progress on One Horton Heath team with some aeriel images from this summer.
The new colourful and engaging informal open space at Allington Lane is open for the community to enjoy with new rural footpaths. (pictured above)
Our tree nursery is nurturing hundreds of new native trees that will be planted across the Borough. (pictured above)
Work on the new link road and cycleway that will connect the southern gateway of One Horton Heath at Burnetts Lane to the northern gateway on Allington Lane is planned to start in early 2023 subject to planning permission.
Sunday 30 October 3pm, The Point, Eastleigh The Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance with the Hampshire Constabulary Band. Tickets are £11 and can be booked from The Point Box Office.
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Eastleigh Borough Council has been shortlisted for recognition as Overall Council of the Year in Service Delivery in the APSE Service Awards 2022.
Friday 11 November 10.45am, War Memorial in Eastleigh Recreation ArmisticeGround Day (11.11.11) Service Sunday 13 November Remembrance services and Parades will be held around the Borough.
The Council will again be installing two large poppies on the refurbished bandstand ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day. The poppies will provide a very visual sign of support for this year’s remembrance. Local people will again have the opportunity to tie a poppy onto the bandstand to show their support and respect and help turn the bandstand red- so why not make your own poppies to place on the bandstand. This year, we will also be placing a Ukrainian flag on the bandstand as we, together with many Ukrainians who are now living in the Borough, can remember those who have lost their lives as a result of the war in Ukraine.
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YOUR COUNCIL @eastleighbc Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting Local Area Committees (LACs) are made up of 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. Public question sessions are held at the start of each meeting and if you would like to speak, you must register before the meeting begins. Please committee’ssetwhoEachordemocraticservices@eastleigh.gov.ukemailyoucanregisteratthemeeting.LAChasaLocalAreaManagerworkswiththeCouncillorstothestrategicdirectionofthework. Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (7pm) 23 November • 1 February 23 Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or 023andrew.thompson@eastleigh.gov.ukcontact80688357 Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound (6pm) 1 December • 26 January 23 Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or 023ross.mcclean@eastleigh.gov.ukcontact80683367 Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm) 16 November • 18 January 23 Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or 023ross.mcclean@eastleigh.gov.ukcontact80683367 (7pm)Eastleigh15 November • 24 January 23 Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/elac or 023guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.ukcontact80683369 Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm) 21 November • 30 January 23 Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb or contact kitty.budden@eastleigh.gov.uk Eastleigh Borough Council makes no representations, endorsements, warranties or guarantees, and is not liable for any loss or damage, in relation to any advertisements placed in the Borough News. Details are correct at time of print. Distribution period - We try to ensure that the dates featured or listed in the Borough News fall after the last copy is delivered. However, some events may occur during the delivery period. We try to avoid this, but we are keen that events get as much publicity as possible. Contact us: Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN 023 8068 8000 @EastleighBC eastleigh.gov.uk • my.eastleigh.gov.uk Sign up to receive updates from us at: eastleigh.gov.uk/weeklynews 19
Sunday 6 November 1pm, Wessex Vale Crematorium Service of Remembrance
APSE - the Association for Public Service Excellence - is the organisation dedicated to promoting quality in the delivery of frontline services to local communities. Their awards receive hundreds of submissions every year and the outstanding councils that have met the stringent criteria of the judges have been shortlisted for Council of the Year.
A number of individual Council teams and initiatives have also been shortlisted for this year’s Service Awards 2022 – and the Council’s StreetScene and other teams have been recognised for multiple APSE awards in recent years. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Swansea in September.
ADVERTeastleigh.gov.uk20 10th - 30th December This warm-hearted Christmas show is perfect for children aged 3+ and their families. SnowyKipper’sDay Slot Machine Theatre presents THIS CHRISTMAS AT THE BERRY THEATRE 023www.theberrytheatre.co.uk80652333 Hundred Watt Club’s Festive Burlesque Friday 9th & Saturday 10th December Tickets: £19 - £21 Dress up and cosy down for a dazzling night of high energy, high camp & high spirits, served up the Hundred Watt Club way...Christmas with an extra helping of glitter! Book here: Box Office: 023 8065 SO50Thewww.thepointeastleigh.co.uk2333Point,LeighRoad,Eastleigh9DE
