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Locally focused decision-making for Eastleigh town centre Residents of Eastleigh town centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods are being consulted on a proposal to bring more locally focused decision-making to the area.
north, the M27, Test Valley and Southampton City border to the south, the M3 to the west, and the River Itchen boundary with the Bishopstoke and West End parish areas.
The Community Governance Review (CGR) is aimed at bringing the Eastleigh town area into line with the ten other parish and town councils across the Borough.
This month, residents in this area are being sent a letter and survey asking for their views on options for how the first tier of local democracy might be structured. These include having one town/parish council covering the whole area, or a number of smaller parish councils dedicated to specific and clearly identifiable neighbourhoods.
The move is part of the Borough Council’s commitment to give residents greater ownership and control over the day-to-day activities and services delivered on their behalf, such as the maintenance of open spaces and play areas, and the management of community buildings and cemeteries.
Christmas lights in Eastleigh Despite the current difficult circumstances the Christmas lights in Eastleigh will be sparkling again this year. Although we are not able to stage the traditional ‘switch on’ event, Eastleigh will be illuminated with festive lights from Saturday 14 November. Lights will again be placed around Eastleigh on Market Street and High Street as well as Leigh Road from the junction with Southampton Road to the Point (including the precinct) and Wells Place. Icicle lights will also be placed on the bandstand and there will be a cone of lights in Leigh Road precinct to replace the Christmas tree.
Picture: artist’s impression of the cone of lights in Eastleigh town centre
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If the wider Eastleigh town centre is ‘parished’, householders would be represented by elected councillors who could be responsible for more tightly drawn local areas than the much larger Borough Council wards administered by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, which has a more strategic role; they would also have a greater say in how the budget for local services is spent. The area covered by the community governance review is bordered by Allbrook parish in the
Council Leader, Cllr Keith House, said: “The Borough Council’s Local Area Committees have a strong record of working in partnership with our town and parish councils to provide excellent facilities and services. The community governance review reflects our commitment to increasing local accountability and bringing service delivery and decision-making as close to local residents as possible.” Elections to a new council or councils would take place in 2022.
More information is available at eastleigh.gov.uk/towncentrecgr
Theatres awarded £193k
Free parking introduced in Eastleigh town centre
The fund, administered by Arts Council England, was introduced to provide financial support for arts organisations impacted by COVID-19. It helps venues operate on a sustainable, costefficient basis until they are able to reopen. The award is a vote of confidence in the theatres’ longterm commitment to reach even more people in the Borough’s communities, forge new links with partners and to build for the future, including their online presence.
Visitors to Eastleigh town centre can benefit from free extra parking when they use the digital RingGo parking service. This allows visitors to pay for a one-hour stay and receive a two-hour stay instead, getting two hours parking for the price of one hour - and it’s all contactless. The free extra parking is valid in the Council’s four town centre pay and display car parks in Wells Place, Hanns Way, Romsey Road and Leigh Road and is valid every day of the week until 1 January 2021. If you do not have the RingGo app you can book with a phone call using the number that is provided at each parking location.
A magical immersive family adventure Tickets
At The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DE
Each experience will be for your family or social bubble only.
12th December – 7th January
www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk 023 8065 2333
Exclusive group of up to four: £42* Exclusive group of up to six: £62* *Ticket prices are inclusive of a £2 group booking restoration levy.
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