The eastbrooke difference...
Thriving community
Discover the differences offered by eastbrooke homes at Lower Acre, Horton Heath. The first phase of this development will consist of 381 new homes designed to be inclusive, offering eco-friendly, high-quality, and innovative 1-4 bedroom homes to cater to everyone.
The development will feature expansive natural green spaces and fantastic amenities, including shops, allotments and a primary school, all supported by new infrastructure.
Whether you’re searching for more modern living, a home better suited to enhance your lifestyle or an opportunity to join a growing community, eastbrooke homes has a place for everyone. Find your dream home with us.
At eastbrooke homes, we understand that everyone’s financial situation is different. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, we have a range of options to suit you. This ensures you can find the right solution for your budget and lifestyle.
Enjoy a new community equipped with a village centre, sports field, new primary school and allotments.
Neighbours with nature
Expert ecologists have helped us create habitats for local wildlife to thrive, including six wildlife ponds. Our extensive planting aims to encourage a diverse range of species, from butterflies to dormice. Horton Heath will form a major part of the Council’s drive to plant 160,000 trees across the Borough by 2030, ensuring a rich and varied wildlife population
Eco-friendly homes
Our homes are enriched with energy-saving features, such as ground source heat pumps, that can help you save money on your energy bills and push towards fossil fuel-free homes.
Excellent transport links
The new road linking Allington Lane to Bubb Lane, provides direct road links to the development, making Hedge End train station and Southampton Airport within easy reach.
125 Acres of green space
Enjoy areas of parkland, ancient woodland, and picturesque walkways and cycle paths throughout the development.
A place for everyone
We are catering to everyone’s needs with a selection of housing schemes to ensure you find the right home to suit you.
Work starts on One Horton Heath homes
Work to create an exciting new community in Eastleigh Borough reached a major milestone in August with the appointment of the lead contractor.
One Horton Heath, in the centre of the Borough and bordered by West End, Hedge End and Fair Oak, will provide around 2,500 high quality homes, together with a vibrant local centre, a primary school and sports fields, three new commercial hubs and a host of connected spaces and areas for wildlife to thrive.
Surrey-based Wates Group Limited has been appointed to build the first 381 homes at Lower Acre. Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, with wide experience in both the public and private sectors.
The first of nine residential phases at One Horton Heath, Lower Acre will offer a range of properties from oneto four-bedroom homes. Prospective residents will have multiple options, including homes for purchase, rental properties, and shared ownership opportunities. Notably, 35% of these homes will meet the definition of
affordable housing, ensuring diverse and inclusive housing options for the community.
Eastleigh Borough Council is both landowner and developer for the 355-acre One Horton Heath scheme, and properties will be sold or let through the authority’s recently created housing arm - eastbrooke homes. An ‘infrastructure-first’ approach means that key elements, such as an important link road, are already being built before work on the housing gets under way.
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Cllr Keith House, said: “As a council,
we’re committed to providing muchneeded, high-quality housing in our Borough - so it’s very exciting to reach the hugely important milestone of building work starting on the first homes at One Horton Heath.
“We’re delivering a different approach to development, focusing on community, innovation and sustainability to deliver the right kind of homes that are in the right location, with infrastructure and other facilities in place before house building gets under way.”
To find out more about properties at One Horton Heath visit eastbrookehomes.co.uk.
Pictured: Council Leader Keith House (centre) with representatives of One Horton Heath and our new contractors
The Borough’s two main country parks and a further War Memorial Garden win soughtafter Green Flag Awards for their beautifully maintained public green spaces.
Read more on page 2.
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.
Green triumph: Borough’s green spaces win awards
Three cheers for three green flag awards.
Enabling a healthier Eastleigh
We want all residents and visitors to the Borough to live long, healthy and happy lives and so we are focused on improving health and wellbeing and reducing socio-economic and health inequality.
Creating homes & communities
To help support a buoyant housing market we are delivering high-quality homes of all tenures to provide opportunities for people looking for affordable rent, or a new home to meet the diverse needs of residents. We are also co-creating communities, alongside housing development, by delivering infrastructure, employment, leisure and open spaces.
Maintaining and creating an attractive and sustainable environment that is valued, and which can allow residents, visitors and nature to flourish. Shaping places
Creating and enhancing places where residents and businesses can thrive.
It is about ensuring that our neighbourhoods, buildings and spaces work well for everyone and that our places are attractive, vibrant, distinctive and safe.
Itchen Valley and Lakeside Country Parks have both scooped Green Flags in the Keep Britain Tidy charity’s national awards scheme, along with Hedge End Town Council who received their award for the 15th year running for the Albert Road Cemetery and War Memorial Garden.
Lakeside, south of Eastleigh town centre, has won its fourth Green Flag in a row, whilst Itchen Valley Country Park in West End is well into its second decade of success in the awards scheme.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Lakeside Country Park boasts an award-winning conference centre and facilities block for users of the lakes and wider park, with a network of trails designed in partnership with the community. A major programme of improvements is nearing completion at Itchen Valley Country Park which has brought new play facilities, community buildings, covered outdoor events space, as well as accessible Changing Places facilities and better picnic areas.
Cllr Tonia Craig, the Council’s Cabinet Lead for Health and Social Policy, said: “Winning a further two Green Flags for our wonderful country parks is a tribute to the hard work and talent of our Green Spaces teams. The parks play an important role in residents’ wellbeing and it is great to have confirmation that
they are being managed to such high levels of quality. With the huge improvements to Itchen Valley Country Park, they are clearly going from strength to strength. “
Find out more about the two Country Parks at: eastleigh.gov.uk/country-parks-and-open-spaces
New easier parking system at Itchen Valley Country Park
Itchen Valley Country Park is set to introduce a new, more convenient parking system in the near future. Currently, visitors must estimate their length of stay and purchase a ‘Pay & Display’ ticket accordingly, which they then display in their vehicles.
The new system will feature entry barriers that allow guests to drive directly into the park without pre-paying. After enjoying the park’s numerous facilities, visitors can settle their parking fees at one of the pay stations before exiting through the barriers.
This upgrade means that you will only pay for the time spent at the park, eliminating the risk of losing unused parking time or incurring a Penalty Charge Notice for overstaying. Payment methods will include cash and debit/credit cards, with plans to introduce parking offers, season tickets, and reduced rates for special events.
Implementing this upgraded system is part of the ongoing efforts to regenerate and improve the park while maintaining current parking charges.
Glass bottle banks to be removed
Residents reminded to use their fortnightly kerbside glass collection.
Residents will see that glass bottle banks throughout the Borough will be removed from the week commencing 9 September and residents are encouraged to make use of the fortnightly kerbside glass recycling service operated by the Council.
In 2021, the Council increased the frequency of its four-weekly glass bottles and jars collections from the kerbside to fortnightly to enable residents to benefit from a more regular collection. Glass bottle banks were left in several locations across the Borough, but with a number of recurring issues at bottle bank locations such as fly-tipping, misuse, and contamination, it’s been decided to remove the glass bottle banks.
Residents are reminded when they put bottles and jars out for collection:
• We can only empty glass from Council glass boxes
• Do not overfill your glass box (level with the top of the box)
You can apply for an additional free glass box online at eastleigh.gov.uk or scan the QR code.
Declutter your home with free doorstep collection ��
Eastleigh Borough Council has partnered up with Anglo Doorstep Collections to offer a FREE collection of unwanted household items, including small electricals and clothing/ footwear. Now it’s even easier to declutter your home and help charities without leaving your home!
Anglo accepts items such as clothes, shoes, books, small electronics, PCs, microwaves, and crockery in good condition.
• Simply pack your donations into boxes or bags, making sure to check the list of accepted items on the Anglo website
• Schedule a collection online and choose a charity from the provided list
• Receive an email with a two-hour window for the pickup the next day
• On collection day, place your bagged/ boxed items outside your door. You don’t need to be home, but if you are, you can keep the items inside and the Anglo driver will knock to collect.
Over 160 bookings have been made in our Borough alone since June, resulting in around a tonne of donations including clothing, bric-a-brac, linen, books and toys. The value of these collections equated to around £500 donated to chosen charities with Anglo. What a great start!
To book a collection visit anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk/charitycollections-eastleigh-borough-council or scan the QR code.
Now is the time to go electric
In a time of fluctuating fuel prices, growing environmental concerns, and advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, there has never been a better time to make the switch to electric cars. Eastleigh Borough has been growing steadily growing the number of EV charging points over recent years.
The Borough now has over 44 public charging points, strategically located in key areas. Charging point locations include Chestnut retail park on Chestnut Avenue and Channon retail park on Woodside Avenue, Places Leisure Eastleigh, Hamble Square, Mortimer Road, Fair Oak, Lakeside and Market Street car parks.
Fast chargers capable of providing up to 80% charge in under an hour are also becoming more available, reducing the downtime for drivers and making long-distance travel
more feasible. On the UK motorway network drivers are never more than 25 miles away from a charge point.
One of the common concerns about electric vehicles has been their range and the fear of running out of charge mid-journey. With continuing improvements in battery technology, modern EVs offer impressive ranges for various driving needs. On average, today’s electric cars can travel between 200 to 300 miles on a single charge. Models such as the Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, and Hyundai Kona Electric are leading the way, boasting ranges that rival their petrol and diesel counterparts.
To find an EV charger near you visit zap-map.com/live
What to do with your unwanted pumpkins after Halloween
Ahead of the pumpkin carving season, here is some handy advice for what to do with the waste from your spooky creations!
The inner flesh of the pumpkin can be scooped and go in your food waste caddy. Don’t forget to wrap your food with newspaper or use a biodegradable bag (available from most supermarkets). This is collected weekly alongside your bins from the kerbside by the waste & recycling crew – check for your collection dates here by logging into ‘My Eastleigh’ or searching the website for ‘your collections’.
Once Halloween has passed and you no longer require your pumpkin, place this on top of your brown food waste bin and leave it out for collection on your dedicated date.
Don’t forget, you can also dispose of items such as: meat bones, fruit, peelings, leftovers and tea bags.
Food collection trials have been taking place in the Borough to raise more awareness of this quite unique additional service provided by the Council and encouraging more food waste recycling. The by-product of this waste creates useable energy and a great soil conditioner.
One area in the trial saw an increase in food waste recycling by a whopping 210% – keep up the great work around the Borough!
Also, in recent weeks, you may have spotted some of the waste and recycling team at various locations discussing ways to recycle more and answer any questions.
With your help, ‘Let’s get it sorted’ with food waste recycling too!
Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/ foodwaste or sign up to our Waste and Recycling newsletter.
Let’s get it sorted
Recycling Heroes popping up around the Borough
More and more residents are improving their recycling habits around the Borough.
Towards the end of 2023, we launched the ‘Let’s Get It Sorted’ Recycling awareness campaign to help residents ‘recycle right’ by putting the right items in the right bins.
The campaign imagery above illustrates the items that should go in your green recycling bin. Any other items should be placed in your black bin or taken to a local recycling centre.
The Council’s Recycling team confirmed an improvement in our ranking on the Hampshire Recycling league table, compared to 12 neighbouring councils.
With the help of local children, we also created some short videos showing items that often get put in the wrong bin. These YouTube videos have been seen by over 160,000 times. These eco-warriors did a fab job! We plan to make more so watch this space…
View the videos on our YouTube channel - youtube.com/@EastleighBC
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Scan the QR Code. Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in waste and recycling.
Nellie the plastic bottle-eating fish
This is ‘Nelson’ or Nellie as she is affectionately called. She is a huge metal fish that is transported around the local area to raise awareness of the sheer volume of disposable plastic bottles we use.
She has been kindly loaned to us by the Final Straw Foundation and is a whopping six metres long, made entirely from scrap metal – wheel arches, old boat trailers, the frames from old warehouse trolleys and old chicken wire.
Nellie has made her way to The Hamble School! The idea is simple – students need to fill Nellie up with their used plastic bottles, illustrating just how many of these disposable items we use and the huge volume of waste we create.
Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/recycle
Pictured: Children from The Hamble School with Nellie.
Pedal Power: Eastleigh rolls out FREE cycling activities
We recently asked residents to tell us what activities they would most like to attend, and almost 150 people filled out our short survey and cycling proved to be popular! Sustrans Community Engagement Officer Ray, is now running a series of fun family activities across the Borough – all aimed at helping people to cycle more, cycle safely and discover new routes across the Borough. It’s called Cycle Together Eastleigh.
Cycle Together Eastleigh has three types of events planned:
FREE Bike Maintenance Workshops
A fun, practical, two-hour session aiming to build up your bike maintenance knowledge, give you top tips from experts and leave you ready to tackle the most common bike faults.
FREE Family Friendly Led Rides
Join fun, family-friendly rides across Eastleigh Borough, led by qualified ride leaders with years of experience. Anyone can join in, people new to cycling, getting back into riding, or wanting to build their confidence. Discover new routes to help make cycling part of your everyday journeys!
FREE Bike Skills Sessions
These two-hour bike skills sessions are tailored to you – whether you are learning to ride or looking to improve your bike handling skills. For example,
Support for young people
Youth Options is committed to making a significant positive impact on the lives of young people by meeting them where they spend their time - in parks, green spaces, and on the streets.
Through ‘detached’ youth work sessions, Youth Options engage with young people in their own environments, building meaningful relationships that enable them to provide much-needed support. Encouraging them to think about the consequences of risky behaviours, set ambitions, and future goals, gain essential skills, improve their social interactions and help them stay in education or employment.
Beyond these important discussions, they also offer valuable guidance on crucial topics such as:
• Understanding anti-social behaviour
• Sexual health and relationships
• Communication skills
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Personal safety
• Employment, education, and training
Youth Options support can be found at these locations:
Eastleigh Town Centre and surrounding areas • Fridays, 2pm - 9pm
Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, and Horton Heath Mondays and Tuesdays, 5.30pm - 9pm
Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Mondays, 2.30pm - 6pm and Thursdays, 5.30pm - 9pm
Bursledon, Hamble, and Hound Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5.30pm - 9pm
Boorley Green
Wednesdays, 3pm - 6.30pm
For more information on Youth Options visit youthoptions.org.uk
building your balance, safe and effective braking techniques, cornering skills, mastering gears and more!
All these cycling events are free to attend, simply register via Eventbrite to secure your place. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your cycling skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Want to request a session in your area?
There is still time to let us know what support you need to make cycling a part of your everyday journeys. The short survey is anonymous, unless you would like to sign up to CycleTogether Eastleigh email updates, which includes news about the upcoming cycle map consultation.
Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/ cycletogether
Volunteers celebrated
Local volunteers were welcomed by the Mayor of Eastleigh for a special celebration at Itchen Valley Country Park. It honoured their dedication in supporting Council projects and venues across the Borough.
The Mayor, Cllr David Pragnell, shared a cream tea with the volunteers and thanked them for their hard work.
Volunteers who help with the Green Spaces teams, Plant Eastleigh project, and The Point and Berry Theatres attended.
Roles include Green Spaces conservation and events volunteering, as well as theatre ushers. They all help to support the health and wellbeing of both the volunteers and the community, as well as nurture local wildlife habitats.
The event took place in The Hide, the new indoor event space at Itchen Valley Country Park.
To view current volunteering opportunities, please visit eastleigh.gov.uk/volunteering
Eastleigh Active summer wrap-up
Eastleigh Active promised to provide sessions for kids aged 5-16 that were a little bit different over the summer holidays.
The various activities were spread across the Borough, ranging from Sailing to CrossFit, Golf to Orienteering and Aerial Hoop… to name a few, with something on most days.
Children could access budget-friendly sessions to ‘Try Something New This Summer’ at £3.50 per person, or partially subsidised (for those on Housing Benefits or Council Tax Support) as well as free swimming and the ever-popular SkateJam event in July.
One parent said: “This is the first time we have participated and I can’t believe how fantastic it was. Great value and my son really enjoyed trying new things. I look forward to next summer’s sessions. Thank you!”
The funding for this fun programme comes from the Council’s SportWorks, as well as the Local Area Committees, Parish and Town Councils, and is supported by many of our
Holiday family fun at Itchen Valley Country Park
Hundreds of local children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals enjoyed free activity fun days at Itchen Valley County Park, West End this summer. Throughout August, the park hosted four funfilled days, offering an exciting variety of games and crafts. Activities included dodgeball, circus skills, family cooking, rounders, African drumming, leaf printing, and team games. The children enjoyed the opportunity to make smoothies by peddling our smoothie bikes and take advantage of the open spaces and play areas offered at the country park.
Each child also enjoyed a twocourse meal and took home a complimentary water bottle.
Cabinet Lead for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “The family fun days have given our local families the opportunity to enjoy a range of fun and enriching activities in one of our country parks over the school holidays. It was great to see the families getting involved, learning and having fun together.”
These Family Fun Days were made possible through funding from the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, provided by the Department of Education and distributed through Hampshire County Council’s Connect4Communities initiative.
partners, including sports clubs, activity providers and venues.
The Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “Another fun-filled summer for Eastleigh Active with new and well-loved sessions returning – allowing hundreds of children and young people to try something new, whilst making new friends and fond memories. A special thanks to everyone involved for making this programme not only fun but affordable to everyone in the Borough.”
Watch this space for the next Eastleigh Active!
Find out more about Eastleigh Active at eastleigh.gov.uk/ eastleighactive or scan the QR code.
Supporting people with a disability or long term health issues
The Eastleigh Active Health Programme aims to engage people with a disability or those at risk of long term health conditions, through the provision of positive physical activity sessions.
Regular physical activity is proven to help maintain good physical and mental health, and everyone should aim to be physically active every day. However, those people who experience health inequalities are less likely to be physically active and therefore, more vulnerable to Covid-19 and long-term conditions.
The programme provides an exciting variety of sessions that offer opportunities for all ages to be physically active. The Eastleigh Active Health Programme has been funded by Energise Me on behalf of Hampshire County Council, to support people at greater risk of negative impacts from the pandemic and protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19 infection.
The programme works with a number of partners, including Places Leisure Eastleigh and The Point, Eastleigh.
Peninsula Sounds launch
Wild Museum have been commissioned to build a sound archive for Bursledon, Hamble and Hound which responds to the history, culture and biodiversity of the area, this project has been named Peninsula Sounds.
Throughout the summer Wild Museum have been creating audio recordings that explore and interpret the area’s past, present and future. This includes seasonal wildlife, conversations with residents, historic folk songs from the area and underwater explorations.
Wild Museum are a team of artists and sound recordists who work all over the world, and
regularly broadcast on BBC radio and television. This public art project was funded by Developer’s Contributions.
The archive will launch online and at a special event at Abbey Hall in Netley Abbey on Saturday 28 September at 1pm.
For more information about the event and to book a free ticket to attend please visit eastleigh.gov.uk/hp-sounds
Pictured right: Tim Shaw of Wild Museum recording sounds
Collecting memories of Hiltingbury Polish Dependants’
Hostel
Camp
Artist Janetka Platun has been commissioned to develop public art celebrating diversity and memorialising the Polish Dependants’ Hostel Camp in Hiltingbury after WWII.
Janetka, whose parents were also moved from Poland to the UK in the 1940s, has been meeting with residents of the camp to hear their memories and discuss a fitting contemporary tribute to their experience. In July she also ran a workshop with Hiltingbury Juniors’ Year 5 pupils learning about the history of the site where their school now stands and making their own re-creation of the Nissen huts which around 1,000 people lived in from 1947-57.
Janetka’s designs for the artwork will be shared in the coming months and are subject to approval by the Local Area Committee and Chandler’s Ford Parish Council who own the land at Hiltingbury Recreation Ground.
This project was funded by Developer’s contributions and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
The ViewFinder Project
In Hedge End, West End and Botley, art and placemaking experts Cara Courage and Richard Wolfstrome have been running free walks and workshops with residents to collect ideas about future public art projects in the area.
Funded by Developer’s Contributions and funds allocated by the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, the ViewFinder Project is a collaborative effort to enrich our communities with thoughtful, inspiring, and impactful public art.
Cara and Richard will incorporate residents’ needs and desires in a Vision for Public Art in Hedge End, West End and Botley which will be shared in draft form this Autumn.
For more information about the ViewFinder Project and to contribute through the online survey visit eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb-publicart
Image credit: Cara Courage
Local Plan Review
We are at an early stage in reviewing and updating our Local Plan. This is the key document to shape the Borough and guide future development. It is a long-term plan to meet our needs for new homes, employment and community facilities while protecting our environment and providing necessary infrastructure. Its policies will be used to determine planning applications.
Later this year, we will be asking your views on the issues facing the Borough and the options for future development. This will influence the next stages in the plan when we consider draft policies and what sites to allocate for development.
To find out more about the Local Plan and other planning policy work, please visit eastleigh.gov.uk/localplan and sign up for email updates.
Animal Guyz presents AMAZING ANIMALS
Saturday 12 October, 1pm & 4pm The Point
Full House Theatre presents THE KING’S POLAR BEAR
Tuesday 29 October, 11am & 2pm The Berry Theatre
One Tenth Human and house present CURIOUS INVESTIGATORS Friday 1 November, 11am & 2pm
The Point and The House of Many Moons cordially invite you to Eastleigh this Christmas as they share an unforgettable tale of Cinderella - complete with all the magic that you’ve heard before but with a time-bending twist! Cinderella’s Wellies offers an enchanting experience for the whole family and runs from Saturday 21 to Tuesday 31 December, at various times.
Little Wander in association with PBJ Management Present KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN: PEACOCK
Thursday 12 September, 7.30pm
The Point
WHAT’S ON YOUR FESTIVE
RBM Comedy presents MARK SIMMONS: QUIP OFF THE MARK
Thursday 26 September, 7.30pm
The Point
ED PATRICK: CATCH YOUR BREATH. THE SECRET LIFE OF A SLEEPLESS ANAESTHETIST
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm
The Berry Theatre
A CELEBRATION OF FATHER TED WITH JOE ROONEY
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm
The Point
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: FREEWHEELING
Friday 18 October, 8pm
The Berry Theatre
Bound and Gagged Ltd. presents OMID DJALILI: NAMASTE
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 October, 8pm The Point
COMEDY HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS
The Suitcase Storytelling Company presents GROW
Saturday 28 September, 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm The Point
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS
Saturday 5 October, 2pm The Berry Theatre
THEATRE & MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS
THE DOLLY SHOW
Friday 20 September, 7.30pm
The Berry Theatre
That’s Entertainment Productions presents THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER (JUST LIKE THAT)
Saturday 28 September, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre
THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE
Saturday 12 October, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre
CarMer Music presents A HEAD FULL OF COLDPLAYA CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC
Saturday 19 October, 7.30pm The Point
THE ERAS EXPERIENCE - TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE BY XENNA
Wednesday 30 October, 7pm The Point
MATT DANIEL-BAKER: MIND READER
Friday 1 November, 7.30pm The Point
Win 4 tickets to The Point’s very own Christmas show, Cinderella’s Wellies this December!
How many gold wellies can you spot in this edition of Borough News? To enter email point.marketing@eastleigh.gov.uk by Wednesday 20 November. A winner will be drawn randomly.
One entry per person. Showings available between 21 - 31 December 2024 excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day subject to availability. Tickets are nonrefundable.
At The Berry Theatre, Hedge End, families can enjoy There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show, a new musical show adapted from Tom Fletcher’s beloved book series Who’s in Your Book? A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre and runs from Saturday 14 to Tuesday 24 December at various times.
The Point’s beloved immersive Storyworld returns to brighten up our January, and will once again transform their Studio
winter realm for children aged five and under. Young visitors, along with their families and caregivers, are invited to embark on a journey beneath the castle to meet Lou Lou the Snow Dragon. In this whimsical world, they will encounter a heartwarming story about growing up and dreaming big.
“Lou Lou the Snow Dragon” is a Pay What You Can event, with a suggested donation of £5 per child. The event runs from Thursday 9 January to Wednesday 22 January.
Book your tickets now to
current Box Office hours are 10am to 3pm from Monday to Saturday or head to our website and book online.
Office: 023 8065 2333 thepointeastleigh.co.uk theberrytheatre.co.uk
A Celebration Of Father Ted With Joe Rooney
Amazing Animals
Lou Lou the Snow Dragon
Autumn events at the Country Parks
Walk & Talk
Free guided walks to spend time in nature in a safe and friendly environment. Book online.
Lakeside Country Park
Tuesdays 24 September, 8 & 22 October • 1pm - 2pm
Itchen Valley Country Park
Thursdays 26 September, 10 & 24 Oct • 10am - 11am
Bursledon
Wednesdays 2 October • 10.30am
Hound Wednesdays 18 September & 16 October • 10.30am
Hamble Wednesday 25 September & 23 October • 10.30am
Craft & NatterWet Felting
Tuesday 17 September • 10am - 11.45am
£7
Create a landscape using wool, soap and water and friction.
Craft & NatterDecoupage
Tuesday 15 October • 10am - 11.45am
£7
Decorate several items with patterned paper.
Linocut Art Workshop with Jo Morley
Thursday 19 September • 10am - 1pm
£45 includes refreshments.
Participants will be guided through the printmaking process and will take away an original series of exciting prints.
Fungi Foray with John Wright
Friday 25 October 10am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm
£20
Join expert naturalist and publisher John Wright for an educational insight of fungi found growing in the park.
Glass Lanterns
Tuesday 29 October
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm
£5
Decorate a glass jar with spooky decorations ready for Halloween Night.
Bat Craft
Wednesday 30 October
10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm
£5
A workshop to make bats using pine cones and paper.
Hiring
The Hide
The Hide is a bright and airy space at Itchen Valley Country Park, with panoramic windows connecting you with nature. The versatile main room holds up to 40 people and can be used for birthday parties, conferences, classes, workshops, and much more with catering options too!
Bookings open from Mid-September via the website only with prices starting from £100 for community weekday hiring.
Halloween at IVCP
Halloween Trail
Friday 25 - Sunday 3 October
10am - 4.30pm
Ages: 5yrs+
£3
This Halloween, the ancient Witch of the woodlands awakens from her centuries old slumber. Hidden deep within the forest, she stirs, eager to share her magic.
Can you help cast her spell?
Halloween Spooktacular
Thursday 31 October • Evening event
Ages: 7yrs+
£9 (book online from 9 September)
Join us for a journey through our haunted woods, keep your eyes peeled for some after-dark spooktacular happenings…
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Protected newtspond plans to save species
The Council has teamed up with the Newt Conservation Partnership to create eight hectares of high-quality habitat and seven clean water ponds to protect the great crested newts and other species at Stoke Park Farm near Bishopstoke.
Anna-Marie Dennis, Project Officer for the Newt Conservation Partnership, explains: “We are very excited about the project. This will allow great crested newts and other sensitive species to move about the landscape in sheltered safety.”
Cllr Rupert Kyrle, Cabinet Lead for the Environment, said: “I’m delighted to see this partnership project progressing which will contribute significantly towards nature recovery within the borough. I’m looking forward to seeing how the habitats will develop and change over the next few years and seeing what species colonise the ponds, grassland and hedgerows.”
The pond creation and planting are all funded by the NatureSpace District Licensing Scheme. This will see developers pay into a fund that directly finances this conservation work and is due to start in the autumn. This habitat is to be secured and managed by Eastleigh Borough Council under an agreement for 25 years with annual monitoring being undertaken by the Newt Conservation Partnership, ensuring the ponds and habitat are managed well for the benefit of wider biodiversity.
Find out more on eastleigh.gov.uk and search ‘Protected Newts’ or scan the QR code.
Majorette Meg and her mission to capture the town’s spirit
Did you meet Eastleigh’s Artist in Residence, Megan Clark-Bagnall, also known as Majorette Meg this summer?
Meg’s been appearing at events in the town centre trying to find the true colours of Eastleigh and asking what’s flying well. Over 300 people shared their memories with Meg as they slid into the past on a pop up helter-skelter.
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Join over 24,000 other Borough residents and sign up today.
Whether you have a small amount of garden waste, or lots of grass cuttings, shrub prunings and weeds, the collection will save you time and make it easier for you to help the environment.
The cost of a bin is only £40 for six months.
• saves you time and is more convenient
• no more mess or creepy crawlies in your vehicle
• collected fortnightly from your kerbside
• no more booking or queueing at your local tip
(from 31 October 2024) BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• wheeled bin is easy to manoeuvre around your garden
Sign up at eastleigh.gov.uk/gardenwaste
If you’ve taken part by swapping an idea for an ice cream at the Urban Beach your comments are helping to shape the future of Eastleigh town centre through an ongoing UK Government funded project called ‘Together we make Eastleigh.’ for Eastleigh Borough
New Costa at Places Leisure Eastleigh
Visitors to Places Leisure Eastleigh can now also enjoy a visit to Costa Coffee as the new café has now officially opened its doors.
The new café is already proving hugely popular with visitors whether they are looking to grab a quick drink before their workout or relax with a warm cup after their swim.
This branch of Costa Coffee is owned and run by Places Leisure Eastleigh, so why not pop in and enjoy a hot drink and a snack. The café is open: Weekdays: 8.30am - 6.30pm Weekends: 8.30am - 4.30pm
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Tetiana, Daria and Angus at the new Costa
Bursledon pavilion gets welcome cash boost
Do you need a reliable, comprehensive and completely independent, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) approved MOT service?
The pavilion at Long Lane Recreation Ground in Bursledon is undergoing major renovation.
The redevelopment of the building includes replacing the old building, which is no longer fit for purpose, with a two-changing room sports pavilion. Users of the sports pitches will enjoy enhanced changing, toilet, and kitchen facilities, with space for the Parish grounds maintenance team.
The Bursledon, Hamble & Hound Local Area Committee have allocated more than £640,000 to Bursledon Parish Council, using contributions from developers, to carry out the works, which will be led by the Council’s project management team.
Chair of the Bursledon, Hamble & Hound Local Area Committee, Cllr Tonia Craig, who is also the Borough Council’s Cabinet Lead for Health and Social Policy, said: “We’re committed to making long-term investments in facilities that promote the health and wellbeing of communities right across the Borough. We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Bursledon Parish Council to deliver a fantastic facility that I’m sure will be welcomed and well used.”
New amenities boost wellbeing in Hedge End, Hamble and Bursledon
The recently refurbished Wildern Leisure Centre will be further improved with a new mezzanine floor to house additional fitness equipment and a larger stretch and functional area. The increased capacity will allow more residents to access the fitness facilities. In 2020, the centre’s swimming pool reopened following a £1.2 million programme of Borough Council-funded improvements.
Funding has also been approved to bring a permanent outside play area to Hamble Village Playschool. The preschool, which is based at the village Memorial Hall and currently caters for around 40 children, currently has no opportunities for youngsters to play in the open air.
Meanwhile, more people will be able to enjoy the Woodland Park in Hungerford with the creation of an all-weather footpath and repairs to the existing bridge. The Woodland Park covers an area of four acres of ancient woodland that lie within the Old Bursledon Conservation Area.
Cllr Cynthia Garton, Chair of the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee, which provided funding for the Wildern scheme, said: “We’re very pleased that these latest amenities have been given the go-ahead. Promoting wellbeing in our communities for people of all ages and interests is a key commitment for our Local Area Committees and it is very rewarding to see projects like these come to fruition.”
Our team of professional mechanics, based at our Hedge End Depot, carry out MOT testing service on cars, light vans, Class IV, V or large panel vans between 3,000kg and 3,500kg (class VII)
• We don’t offer a repairs service - if your vehicle fails we’ll only advise you on what work is needed to get it through a subsequent test.
• We offer a free re-test if a vehicle is brought back within ten days.
Garden revamp at Brownhill Community Centre
The relocation of a bench and installation of a cycle rack at the front of the Brownhill Community Centre was the final part of Age Concern Chandler’s Ford’s exterior refurbishment of it’s premises. The creation of a small garden, with bench, cycle rack and improved pedestrian and wheelchair access has brought many positive comments from our groups and members of the local community. It has become a small community asset where local people can come and rest a while in a small pleasant garden, which a year ago was an unattractive concrete ‘mess’. Many thanks to members of the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee for enabling the completion of this project.
Freespace 4X track is GO!
Exciting developments are underway for cyclists as the Freespace bike track undergoes a major refurbishment to become a dedicated 4X racing track. This free to ride track is open to the public, and aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive cycling culture. In parallel with this transformation, Southern 4X Club is launched for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Southern 4X hosts practice nights every Thursday 6pm - 8pm. These will offer an opportunity to experience the thrill of 4X racing. To ensure everyone can participate, bikes and safety gear will be provided free of charge for first-time riders. This underscores the
club’s commitment to making the sport accessible and enjoyable for all.
This work is led by Louis, Andy, and Nick. All three are passionate riders with extensive experience in the sport, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the project. In addition to managing the facility, they will offer coaching sessions, helping riders develop their skills and confidence on the track. Their leadership ensures the track meets the highest standards of safety and excitement.
Check out @Southern4X on Social Media
Borough’s parks are ready for tennis play!
Great news for tennis lovers in the Borough! Eastleigh Borough Council’s Leisure Services Team has teamed up with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to give our park tennis courts a fantastic makeover. Thanks to significant funding from the UK Government, the LTA Tennis Foundation, and support from local committees, the courts at Bursledon Recreation Ground, Long Lane, and The Hub in Bishopstoke have been upgraded.
The courts have been resurfaced and freshly painted, with new nets and posts installed. The refurbished
facilities will be managed by the National Tennis Association (NTA) with access to book courts online or purchase an annual household membership.
The NTA will also be delivering a number of coaching sessions for all ages as well as facilitated free tennis programmes.
Ready to play? Check out how to book your court today by visiting clubspark.lta.org.uk/TennisinEastleigh
Friends of Fernhill receives funding for community event
A community group established in the early 1980s, Friends of Fernhill’s aim is to provide entertainment for the elderly independent residents of Fernhill Court in Chandler’s Ford. Recent funding from the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury Local Area Committee enabled Friends of Fernhill to put on an event for residents with live music and catering.
The residents enjoyed music from entertainer Nancy Longland.
The group holds regular events funded by twiceyearly coffee mornings and on the lookout to recruit new ‘Friends’. Residents and the local community are encouraged to reach out and support this valuable initiative.
For more information contact the secretary, Ann Maunder at jefferymaunder@btinternet.com
Community grants for Hedge End, West End and Botley
The Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee (HEWEB) have some money available for Community Grants. This application form is an initial expression of interest which will then be reviewed by the grant panel.
Please complete the form for your chance to be awarded a grant of up to £500 to deliver a community-based project for people in the area of HEWEB. If your expression of interest is provisionally approved by the panel, we will require further information and documentation and an agreement to work with Eastleigh Borough Council to celebrate your project.
Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/community-grants
Community Grants
Eastleigh students get their hands dirty at Lakeside Country Park!
Eastleigh College’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) students got stuck-in with the ‘GrowIn Garden’ project at Lakeside Country Park. Armed with gardening tools and plants, these students rolled up their sleeves to improve the green space outside the Lakeside Centre.
With funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the group of 10, along with help from the park rangers, got to work tidying, repairing wooden seating, resurfacing gravel paths, and even building new Bee Banks. These Bee Banks are vital habitats for solitary burrowing bees and other insects, helping to support local biodiversity.
Studies show that spending time in nature can boost mental health, reduce stress, and increase overall happiness whilst connecting with nature. Take a stroll and see the work at Lakeside Country Park for yourself!
Tackling the cost of living in the colder months
Should you be claiming Pension Credit?
If you’re over pension age and struggling to make ends meet then you might be eligible for Pension Credit. You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home.
It may also provide access to a range of additional benefits. For more details and to work out how much you might get visit gov.uk/pension-credit
To make a claim you can contact the Pension Credit claim line on: 0800 99 1234
If you need help with applying or checking eligibility then contact Citizens Advice Eastleigh Adviceline on: 0808 278 7862. Lines are open 10am-4pm Monday to Thursday and there is an answerphone service outside these hours to arrange a callback. Calls are free from landlines and most mobile networks.
Support for our community
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 email staywarm@environmentcentre.com
Check out the local free and low-cost food outlets
Community Pantries
These provide a wide range of heavily discounted fresh, frozen and ambient food. Become a member and access £5 per visit for £15+ worth of food per week.
Pilands Wood Community Centre
Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon SO31 8DT
Monday, 10am - 2pm 023 8040 3703
Citizens Advice Eastleigh
101 Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DR
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am - 12noon and Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm 01794 522106
Community Fridges
Free food for anyone that would otherwise go to waste - bring a bag and help yourself to what you need.
Pavilion on the Park
1 Kingfisher Road SO50 9LH
Monday to Friday, 10am - 3pm and Sundays
9.30am - 12 noon
29 Whieldon Way, North Stoneham, Eastleigh SO50 9SB
Monday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Foodbanks
Eastleigh Basics Food Bank
Unit G6, Wells Place SO50 5PP
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 3pm 07563 609994
The Food Centre (Hedge End)
King’s Community Church SO30 4BZ
Mondays and Thursdays, 10am - 1pm
Hound Basics Food Bank
30 Queen’s View, Netley Abbey SO31 5AE Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am - 2pm 07485 007800
YMCA Eastleigh
Your chance to comment - Botley Neighbourhood Plan
The final round of public consultation is due to start in September.
The Botley Neighbourhood Plan Committee have submitted their final plan to Eastleigh Borough Council. In January 2024, the examiner, appointed to assess the Plan paused the examination. This was to enable the Committee to respond to representations made during the last public consultation (held August - October 2023). These were comments on the Habitats Regulation Assessment, the Sustainability Appraisal of the Plan and the site selection process.
The Council are undertaking a final round of consultation to ensure everyone has the opportunity to comment on the amended Plan. All responses will be provided to the independent examiner. They will then assess if the Plan meets all the legal requirements and can proceed to referendum. This is the opportunity for people living in Botley Parish to vote if the Plan should be approved. If approved, the Plan will be used alongside the Local Plan to determine planning applications.
Scan the QR code to find updated information and have your say.
Join the Celebration at Eastleigh Community Showcase
The event, supported by the Council will run from 10am - 2pm on Saturday 12 October, to promote the work of the wide range of charities, voluntary organisations and community groups operating across Eastleigh Borough.
This is an opportunity to talk with them about how they support local people and how you can get involved. The areas of interest covered will include: environment, physical activity, mental health, youth groups and older people.
There will be games, activities and performances to enjoy.
If you have any questions, please contact Jo Proctor on jo.proctor@cfirst.org.uk. Or find out more on facebook.com/ CommunityFirstEastleigh
Making the Borough a no-go zone for fly-tippers
New fines and the recent introduction of moveable trail cameras, are aimed at making Eastleigh Borough a no-go zone for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti.
The Council agreed a report that will see contractors hit with fixed penalties of up to £800, with householders facing payments
of up to £600. Littering offences now attract a maximum £300 penalty.
The moveable cameras have been placed in fly-tipping hotspots. They have proved extremely successful with several individuals being faced with £200 fixed penalty notices, based on evidence
gathered under the scheme, including a person whose vehicle was used to dump waste in Shop Lane, Bursledon. A number of other cases are now being considered for prosecution.
The Council’s Cabinet Lead for Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: “Fly-tipping and littering are an increasing and costly problem for councils and communities and we’re optimistic that the new schedule of fixed penalties will have a strong deterrent effect. We’re really pleased with the impact that the new cameras are already having in catching incidents of fly-tipping.”
“We’re keen to make the Borough a no-go zone for fly-tippers by issuing heavier fixed penalties and using the new cameras to gather evidence. Residents should also remember to check that anyone claiming to be a waste disposal operative is properly licensed.”
Find out more about fly-tipping and how to report incidents and provide evidence at: eastleigh.gov.uk/fly-tipping
Solar farm gets the go-ahead
A major solar farm in the West End area of Eastleigh Borough has been given the go-ahead by Councillors in the latest move to extend the Council’s solar power generating portfolio.
The Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee has approved plans to install around 60,000 solar panels across three fields on the 370-acre site off Allington Lane.
The 27 megawatt array will produce enough energy to power 11,000 homes.
The Borough Council’s Cabinet Lead for Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: “Climate change is a significant issue and it is getting worse. Clean energy will mean a more resilient supply at an affordable price.”
The Council already owns and operates smaller scale solar generating assets around the Borough.
Remembrance poppies return
The Council will again be installing two large poppies on the bandstand in Eastleigh Recreation Ground ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day. Local people are invited to tie a poppy onto the bandstand to show their respect and help turn the bandstand red in support.
The Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and District Branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding their Festival of Remembrance at The Point, Eastleigh on Sunday 27 October at 3pm with The Band of the Hampshire Constabulary. Tickets are £13 and can be booked from The Point Box Office. All proceeds in aid of the Poppy Appeal.
Wessex Vale Crematorium are holding a Service of Remembrance on behalf of the Branch on Saturday 2 November at 2pm. Remembrance services and Parades will be held around the Borough on Sunday 10 November. An Armistice Day Service will be held at 10.45am on Monday 11 November at the War Memorial in Eastleigh Recreation Ground. Poppy Appeal volunteers are vital to enable the Royal British Legion to support the Armed Forces community.
For more information please visit rbl.org.uk/poppyvolunteer or contact Claire Smith, email csmith4@britishlegion.org.uk or tel 07526 200209
Nominate your Citizen of Honour
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 Honour.
The Citizen of Honour award is granted every two years to people who have given long and exceptional service to their local community.
The awards were introduced in 1986 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough and since then 61 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,
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 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 email democraticservices@eastleigh.gov.uk or you can register at the meeting. Each LAC has a Local Area Manager who works with the councillors to set the strategic direction of the committee’s work.
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
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9YN or email mayorsoffice@eastleigh.gov.uk. All nominations will be treated with the strictest confidence.
The closing date for nominations is 31 December 2024 with the awards being made in May 2025.
Keeping the electoral register up-to-date
Your household will shortly be receiving a form from the Borough Council showing the names of residents who are currently registered to vote at your property.
Please check this information to ensure the details are correct. If the information needs to be updated, please visit householdresponse.com/ eastleigh to make any changes.
The information is used to confirm who, at your address, is eligible to vote. This information can also be used when applying for credit such as a mortgage or personal loan. Not being registered can risk you being refused credit.
Please help us by responding as soon as you can to prevent reminders being sent and to avoid the need for additional contact with you.
For more information about the Annual Canvass, please visit eastleigh.gov.uk/annualcanvass
Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (6.30pm) 27 November • 29 January
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or contact kitty.budden@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 8418
Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound (6pm) 21 November • 23 January
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or contact ross.mcclean@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 3367
Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm) 6 November • 15 January
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or contact guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 3369
Details are correct at time of print.
Eastleigh (7pm) 5 November • 21 January
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/elac or contact guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 3369
Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm) 11 November • 27 January
Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb or contact ross.mcclean@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 3367
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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.
Christmas at The Point and The Berry Theatre
THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOW
Saturday 14 - Tuesday 24 December, 2pm
Tickets: £18-£19 / £16-£17 conc, £16 earlybird
Schools and groups 10+: £12/£14 each if booked before 30 September
The Berry Theatre
A high-energy 55-minute adventure based on Tom Fletcher’s beloved Who’s in Your Book series featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together.
There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!
Scan the QR code to book
The Point and The House of Many Moons present CINDERELLA’S WELLIES
Saturday 21 - Tuesday 31 December, 2pm & 6pm
Tickets: £17 Standard / £24 Premium / £25 Ultimate
The Point
We cordially invite you to join us at The Point this Christmas as we share an unforgettable tale of Cinderella - complete with all the magic that you’ve heard before but with a time-bending twist!
The shoe fit, the Prince was charming and Cinderella is living her best Happily Ever After life. Everything is going swimmingly until Cinderella mysteriously disappears from the Palace Gardens, magicked away with only her wellies left behind. Devastated to find her gone, her old friends (and enemies) must band together to solve the mystery, beat the clock and return Cinderella to where she belongs.
Scan the QR code to book
Coming this Autumn, eastbrooke homes introducing Postmark Place
This autumn, eastbrooke homes is launching 28 newly built, high-quality, and eco-friendly apartments. These 1 and 2 bedroom apartments will be available to rent in the heart of Eastleigh. Their prime location, innovative design, and outstanding amenities make them a truly exciting prospect.
All 28 units are built with sustainability in mind. Features include heat recovery systems for constant fresh air, rooftop solar panels, a secure bicycle store, lift access, and high energy performance scores.
Ten of these contemporary apartments are dedicated to social housing—the first of its kind for Eastleigh Borough Council in 20 years.
These units will be let through the Council’s Housing Register on secure and introductory tenancies. They will be listed on Hampshire Home Choice and the eastbrooke homes website.
The remaining 18 apartments, including 2 luxurious penthouse suites, will be available to rent privately through eastbrooke homes.
eastbrooke homes is dedicated to redefining the property experience by prioritising tenant satisfaction and sustainable living. Our service is fair, responsive, and personalised to individual needs, ensuring our residents feel valued and supported.
For more information or to register interest, please visit eastbrookehomes.co.uk
The early bird catches the best locations!
As an ‘early bird’, you can secure your favourite plot and have the best choice of options to customise your new home.
Register your interest now at eastbrookehomes.co.uk
Introducing eastbrooke homes…
eastbrooke homes is dedicated to providing homes in the Eastleigh area that suit everyone, from first-time buyers to flourishing families. Our homes have been carefully designed to work around you with practical storage and energy-saving solutions alongside aspirational living areas. The Lower Acre at Horton Heath has a wide range of house types, from 1-bedroom apartments to large 4-bedroom houses. Register at eastbrookehomes.co.uk to find out more.
