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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Our Focus As a Council, we are focused on improving the quality of life of everyone living and working in the Borough, both now and in the future. The stories in this issue are themed around the key areas where we are making a positive difference to people’s lives.
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Improving the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in the Borough and supporting and creating sustainable communities. We want all our residents and people working in the Borough to live long, healthy and happy lives.
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Your Council Housing & Development
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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.
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.
What’s on
Eastleigh’s awardwinning ‘rock’ venue Grantham Green recognised in prestigious design awards The transformation of a popular open space near Eastleigh town centre – that has recently seen the arrival of an exciting rock-climbing feature - has been recognised in prestigious design awards. Grantham Green was highly commended in the green space category of the 2019 national Street Design Awards, organised by Local Government News magazine. The awards recognise innovation and best practice in street and park design schemes across the UK. A new multi-use games area recently opened on the Green, offering a caged space for football, basketball and other activities.
Other facilities include seating, paths and picnic tables, as well as trees, shrubs and wildflower banks. Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Councillor Paul Bicknell, said: “This award is further proof that Grantham Green is an innovative and people-friendly space that all residents can enjoy. It is an excellent example of local people working closely with the Council and other groups to create something truly magical.”
Picture above: Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Darshan Mann with Eastleigh Councillors at the new rock feature
Hardmoor Sports Ground Work is well underway on the new sports facilities at Hardmoor Sports Ground, off Stoneham Lane. The £1 million development will improve the facilities for local cricket, archery and football users, with the construction of a two-changing room sports pavilion and indoor archery range, as well as improved pedestrian and vehicle access to the site.
The new facilities are being delivered as part of the North Stoneham Park housing development and the related commitment to replace and improve local sports facilities. It is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
Friday Night Football is coming to Hamble A new and exciting activity aimed at giving young people aged 10-19 years something to do on Friday night is coming to Hamble. Friday Night Football is a project co-ordinated by Eastleigh Borough Council that offers informal football sessions for boys and girls, supported by qualified FA coaches. The project has been running for 15 years, offering weekly sessions in Botley and Eastleigh. And now, thanks to funding from the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound Local Area Committee (BHH LAC), the project is now introducing a weekly session in Hamble. The project will be taking place on the artificial pitch at Hamble Sports Complex starting Friday 7 June from 7pm-9pm and will cost just £1 per person. The activity will be run by local sports coaching company Active Me 360. Chair of BHH LAC, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “Young people are telling us that they would like more to do in Hamble. Friday Night Football is a great initiative to help address this, providing a fun, social and healthy activity in a safe environment. The existing sessions in Botley and Eastleigh offer clear benefits for both young people and the wider community and we hope to do the same in Hamble.”
For more information visit eastleigh.gov.uk/sportworks or email sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk
