Winter Borough News 2018 - Eastleigh Borough Council

Winter 2018

B O R O U G H

NEWS

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Council acquires former supermarket site at Hedge End Nominate your Citizen of Honour

Your festive waste & recycling collections

Is your Garden Hog Happy?

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Local footballers of all ages and abilities are set to benefit from the construction of a new £8 million state-of-the art football hub that is underway at Monks Brook playing fields, Eastleigh.

The Council has joined forces with the Football Association (FA) to develop an FA Parklife Football Hub on Stoneham Lane.

Thanks to significant grant funding from the Football Foundation, Sport England and the Premier League, together with funding from the Council, the new facility is set to become one of the biggest football hubs in the country, providing high quality facilities for local clubs and residents to enjoy.

The new hub, which will be called ‘Stoneham Lane’ will consist of three fullsize, floodlit 3G artificial grass pitches, well maintained junior and senior grass pitches, together with an eight-changing room pavilion, clubroom and café.

The facility will become the new home of the Eastleigh & District Mini Soccer

League (EDMSL), and will provide over 130 local teams in the under-7 and under-10 age groups the opportunity to play on these pitches every week, without being thwarted by the English weather.

Paul Taylor, Chairman of the EDMSL said: “This will be a fantastic facility for the EDMSL and I am sure that local children will love playing there. We have a lot of cancellations due to inclement weather and poor pitches and to now be able to play every week on 3G pitches will be great.”

The hub will also be the new home of thriving local club, AFC Stoneham, who have over 25 teams and whose men’s First XI play in the Wessex League.

Chairman, Mark Stupple, said: “We are excited to move our whole club of 500

plus players and coaches into our new home where all of our teams will train and play matches.

The move to an outstanding new facility will allow our club to grow and develop further, ensuring that we fulfil our aspirations, both as a grassroots community club and Wessex League team.”

Council Leader, Cllr Keith House, said: “We are pleased that construction of this fantastic new project is under way. It will provide the opportunity for children and adults of all ages and abilities to play football, become more active and enjoy high quality facilities. Following on from Places Leisure Eastleigh, this is another great example of our commitment to providing excellent community sporting facilities for local people to enjoy.”

The Hub will be run by the Hampshire FA and is planned to open in 2019.

Nominations for this year’s Sports Awards are now open!

Council submits Local Plan

Win tickets to see The Snow Queen at The Point, Eastleigh this Christmas.

We are offering three lucky readers the chance to win a family ticket for up to five people to see The Snow Queen this Christmas. See page 10 Simply answer the following question: Which company will bring The Snow Queen to The Point this Christmas?

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2 Apprenticeships prove really popular Prosperous Place/Economy

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Your Council is providing young people with a great start to their working career with the chance to gain experience as part of our apprenticeship scheme.

Neil Macbrayne (pictured left) joined the scheme in September 2018 as a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) apprentice mechanic in our Direct Services team. As part of his two-year apprenticeship, Neil will gain experience in servicing, maintenance and repair of HGVs. He will also study one day a week at a local college. After leaving Wyvern School at 16, Neil completed a two year course at Sparsholt College in light vehicle servicing and repair, before starting his apprenticeship. He also works alongside other apprentices at the depot.

Neil said: ”I was really pleased to get the role as an apprentice with Eastleigh Borough Council.

I’ve been here six weeks so far and it’s been great. I work under the supervision of a trained mechanic, it’s really hands on and I’m learning lots of new skills.”

Each year we have a number of vacancies in a range of departments. There are three main elements to an apprenticeship with us: • Hands on experience as part of your full-time, day-to-day job.

• Work towards gaining a recognised qualification alongside the full-time job.

• Apprentices benefit from having an independent mentor who provides ongoing support and mentoring.

Apprenticeships are funded by the Council and the government and can be a great alternative to college or university. They combine practical training in a job with study and last between one and four years. Anyone aged 16 and over who is not in full-time education can apply, so if you would like more information, email training. administration@eastleigh.gov.uk

Neil at work as an apprentice mechanic

KCC Packaging recognised

Council backs Disability Confident scheme

The Council-run awards, sponsored by Taylor Wimpey, were established to recognise companies who do most to promote an environmentallyfriendly and health-oriented approach to doing business.

They were launched at this year’s Eastleigh Business Conference in June.

A campaign to encourage businesses to sign up to a national scheme that works to remove barriers to employment for disabled people, and promotes greater understanding of the challenges they face, is being backed by the Council.

Under the Disability Confident scheme we are backing the government’s 100 Day Community Challenge, to see how many local businesses can sign up to become accredited as Disability Confident organisations.

The government is working with almost 7,000 employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their

aspirations. Over 600,000 disabled people have entered the workforce over the last four years and the scheme aims to support a target which would see a further one million disabled people enter the workforce within the next ten years.

To find out how your business can become involved, please contact economicdevelopment@ eastleigh.gov.uk

Cabinet Lead for Economy, Cllr Derek Pretty (left) with Kevin Clarke, Managing Director, KCC Packaging

One of the winners in the inaugural awards scheme for Eastleigh Health & Sustainability achievers has had its work recognised by the government.

Eastleigh town centre-based KCC Packaging Ltd - whose products are made from low carbon, recyclable materials, or biodegradable plant sources - were singled out by the HM Government for London & the South East, during Green GB

Week, for their work in creating sustainable food packaging. @HMGLondonSE tweeted: “Eastleigh based @KCCPackagingLtd has invested more than £1 million over the past 11 years developing an alternative to plastic ready meal trays.”

Earlier this year, KCC received funding from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership to help launch a new production line, creating compostable and recyclable food trays as a greener alternative to traditional plastic trays.

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Prosperous Place/Economy

The Council has acquired the former Budgen’s supermarket site and extensive car park area, located at Lower Northam Road, Hedge End. The site was in private ownership and a planning application for a speculative, mixed-use redevelopment scheme, including 77 residential apartments, was refused planning permission by the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee.

The site, including the car park, has been derelict for over two

years. It has been cleared and cleaned up of the mess that has accumulated. The car park is free and open every day from 7.30am-6pm.

Cabinet Lead for Regeneration (South), Cllr Ian Corben, said: “The acquisition of the site is great news for local people as it removes the threat of a wholly inappropriate development

proposal. It also presents a vital opportunity to stimulate the redevelopment of Hedge End town centre by acquiring this significant asset.

He added: “However, this will not be a quick fix. This is a complex site and will require a comprehensive plan that will take some time to sort out so that we ensure we get the right solution for the future of Hedge End town centre.”

Cllr Ian Corben and Cllr Cynthia Garton on the former Budgen’s site

New Hendy showrooms soon to open Three new showrooms for Honda, Kia and Mazda are soon to open in December on part of the former civic offices and magistrates court site. The 1.14 hectare site will also include a display courtyard and separate sales tent and a 20-bay workshop. The group’s current site in Leigh Road will focus on Ford car and commercial products.

Chief Executive, Paul Hendy, said: “We’re delighted that we will have three new, stateof-the-art dealerships which will also provide valuable employment in the area. This investment in new facilities is part of our overall expansion plans and we are now looking for a wide range of skills to join the new team.”

Around 90 people will work at the new dealerships, with recruitment now under way.

Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, Cllr Paul Bicknell, said: “This is an important development that brings more business investment into our Borough. The new Hendy car showroom will provide additional jobs

and opportunities for local people. This development will also form part of our property portfolio that provides a significant rental income to the Council, thus helping to keep council tax low, without cutting services, for everyone in the Borough” The new showrooms have a number of environmentally friendly features including solar panels and water recycling in the valet bay together with electric charge points to meet rising demand from motorists switching to hybrid and electric cars.

Grants for business For a limited time this calendar year (2018) we are operating two new business grant schemes to help small businesses based in the Borough of Eastleigh.

Business Start-Up Grants This grant is intended to make a contribution to someone wishing to set up their own business or for developing the business in their first 12 months of trading. The grant is a one-off payment of up to £250. This should be your only business and be your main employment. The grant should help establish your business - for example: buying essential equipment needed to start up, training courses, marketing or anything to help your business take off.

Incentive to Grow Grant This grant is intended to help a business grow and contribute to our corporate goals of a healthy, green

and prosperous Borough.

The grant can be used for expenditure including training, marketing, or buying equipment. You could also use the grant to take on a new member of staff (including trainees or apprentices). This is not an exhaustive list but the grant must not be used to fund current activities, so all projects must be new developments.

The grant will fund 100% of the project up to the value of £500. The grant is available to businesses in the Borough with ten or less employees that have been trading for over 12 months.

To find out more, including terms and conditions and how to apply, please contact economicdevelopment@ eastleigh.gov.uk.

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Community

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Extending a helping hand Founder Celia Farmer said: “The first grant we received enabled us to launch our weekly exercise class, without it we just wouldn’t have been able to get it off the ground.

Norman Brown MBE

“It’s really important that people with COPD take part in regular exercise. Our weekly meetings enable them to exercise in company.

Members of the Hedge End Breath Easy Support Group

Every year Eastleigh Borough Council supports community groups, voluntary organisations societies and social enterprises through its community grants programme, a series of annual Borough-wide and local area funding strands and opportunities.

These grants can make a huge difference to an organisation: It can provide them with the means to purchase equipment or materials; fund a particular project; help develop the group; or pay for the cost of hall hire or insurance.

One group that has benefited from the local area scheme is the Hedge End Breathe Easy Support Group. For the past couple of years, they have received a local area funding grant from the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee’s (HEWEB).

Founded by local resident Celia Farmer, Hedge End Breathe Easy offers support to people suffering with chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and refractory asthma..

Initially, the group met only monthly. However, with the help of the community grant it now meets weekly, at The Underhill Centre in St John’s Road, Hedge End. Meetings include a supervised exercise programme - speciallytargeted to the needs of its members – and talks by guest speakers.

More importantly, the meetings give its members a chance to get out and socialise, with people who share similar experiences and stories.

“I have seen people who were lonely and scared blossom since being part of this group. They have developed friendships. Coming to the class really is a lifeline to a lot of people. “ Applications for the annual borough-wide community grants will be opening at the end of November. Priority will be given to applications that are aligned to priorities within our Health and Wellbeing strategy, with a focus on ‘doing more for less’. For example, projects that help the community save money or make their money go further, like an upcycling project.

For more information and to watch our Hedge End Breathe Easy Support Group video, visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ communitygrants

Citizen of Honour Norman Brown MBE sadly passed away earlier this year. Norman was President of the Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL). He was awarded Citizen of Honour by the Borough in 2007 and also received an MBE in the same year, that he received from the Queen for services to the Royal British Legion.

He was appointed Hampshire County Poppy Appeal Coordinator in 2002 and along with his late wife Betty helped to raise approaching a million pounds for the annual poppy appeal. Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Bruce Tennent said “We were all deeply saddened by the news that Norman

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Nominate your Citizen of Honour

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anniversary of the Borough and since then 55 awards have been made.

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 in the strictest confidence.

If you would like to put someone forward, please send their name and the reasons why you think they

Closing date for nominations is Friday 18 January with the awards being made at a special event in May 2019.

Do you know someone who has made a significant 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.

had passed away and he is sadly missed. Norman was highly respected and a great community servant within the Borough of Eastleigh over many decades and along with his wife Betty worked tirelessly to raise money as part of the annual poppy appeal.”

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Waste and recycling

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Your festive waste & recycling collections A summary of all revised collection dates during the festive period is provided on this page. Remember, you can also sign up to MyEastleigh (my.eastleigh.gov.uk) to receive reminders for all your bin collections.

Your additional household waste

Recycle your real Christmas tree for free

Each household is entitled to place one additional black bag of waste alongside their black bin for the first household waste collection after Christmas.

Recycling collection points for real Christmas trees have been set up around the Borough.

Trees can be dropped off between 2-15 January at the following collection points:

Any other additional waste will not be collected and will need to be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip) for disposal.

• Brambridge Garden Centre, Brambridge • L akeside Country Park, Eastleigh

• H askins Garden Centre, West End • W oodhouse Lane Car Park, Hedge End • Mortimer Road Car Park, Botley • Hound Parish Hall, Woolston Road, Netley If you subscribe to our garden waste scheme, we will collect Christmas trees on your scheduled collection day just place it next to your garden waste bin. We can only collect trees that are up to 4ft in length, so please cut longer trees to this size.

Would you like your food waste collected WEEKLY? Did you know that we are the only council in Hampshire to offer a household food waste collection service? If you haven’t got your brown food caddy – why not request your free bin now?

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• Eastleigh’s food waste is collected and recycled to create renewable energy.

• Recycling Eastleigh’s food waste will provide enough electricity for 121 homes every year!

Christmas wrapping paper should go in your black waste bin

Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Monday 24 December

Normal collection

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Thursday 27 December

Wednesday 26 December

Friday 28 December

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Monday 31 December

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Thursday 10 January

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Please note that the garden waste service will be suspended after 21 December 2018 and resumes on 7 January 2019

Never miss a bin collection again Sign up for a ‘MyEastleigh’ account to receive an email reminder so you know what bin to put out on what day.

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Other benefits • Your black bin will be less smelly if you don’t use it for food waste and your brown food caddy is collected weekly!

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Don’t hesitate, order your free caddy today, visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/food-waste

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Greener borough

One small step can make a giant difference “I have realised the importance of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle slogan which has encouraged me to buy less and ultimately waste less.”

“We need to stop throwing things away. If you can’t re-use it, don’t buy it. We will all save a lot more money; save the Council money on waste disposal to re-invest in better services and maybe give the planet some chance to survive!”

The #30DaysWild campaign focused on getting people to connect with nature for 30 days while also encouraging them to start up regular litter picks in their local community.

“We were already using refillable drinks bottles; we thought we would find it easy and sounded like something fun to try for a month or so,” explained Laura.

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“When you start to see plastic, Fired up to do her bit for the you realise it’s everywhere. environment, Laura advertised Food, drink, cleaning for people to join together to products, clothes [polyester], form a litter picking group. She then contacted the Council who tea bags, toys, stationery, plastic protective covering on provided Laura and the group everything! We quickly realised with litter pickers and bin bags. going plastic free was hard.”

While on the weekly litter “We’ve totally rethought our picking drives in and around whole lifestyle from changing Dowd’s Farm, Laura was struck household meals to incorporate by the amount of plastic waste. plastic-free shopping to not She began to think about the buying anything that we cannot rubbish her family generated, re-use or recycle. The biggest noticing a link between single impact has been not buying use packaging and the litter food in plastic packaging; this she was finding on the ground. alone has halved our black bin It was the trigger she needed. waste. We’ve also been using to take up a Go Plastic Free our brown food waste bin.” challenge.

So does Laura have any advice The family hasn’t looked back, for anyone wishing to follow finding alternatives to plastic in her footsteps and try to go household goods and products plastic free? and drastically changing their lifestyle habit.

If you want to find out more about recycling or start your own litter pick group, contact Giles Gooding on giles. gooding@eastleigh.gov.uk or 023 8068 8274.

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When the Wildlife Trust held its #30DaysWild campaign earlier in the year it was just the excuse Dowd’s Farm resident, Laura, was looking for to get outside and spend more time with her family. But little did she know by taking part in the campaign her way of life would be transformed.

You could SAVE yourself over £250 by switching your energy supplier this winter Are you one of the millions of households in the UK that have not switched their energy supplier in the last ten years? You could be paying around £250 more than the cheapest deals available.

There are hundreds of different energy tariffs, making it hard to ensure you are always on the right one.

Eastleigh Borough Council encourages you to switch and take advantage of lower energy bills and have joined forces with independent energy switching service, EnergyLinx to benefit you and those in need. Since August 2017 users of our switching service have saved almost £45,000.

just means you will be paying less for what you use.

We have set up a dedicated telephone line and website that is updated with all new products as they come to market. After entering a few details it searches through all the current tariffs available, listing them for you in a straightforward list.

If you have signed up to this service in the last year, then please remember to switch again.

reduce the waste Switching you create bysupplier does not buying meanless. anyreuse changes to the items many times electricity or gas currently before disposing to your home, it ofdelivered them. Always recycle everything you can...

Every switch creates cashback which we will reinvest into energy efficiency (and fuel poverty) initiatives for our community. Switching through the website generates a higher cashback amount than over the phone, but every little helps.

Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ switch to get started or call 023 8068 8815.

*Savings will vary dependent on your current energy supplier rate. Before you switch check if you will incur a charge for cancelling your current contract and have your latest bills to hand so the switching service can provide you with the most accurate quote possible.

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Countryside

Is your Garden Hog Happy?

In support of the nationwide Hedgehog Street campaign, Itchen Valley Country Park is launching it’s own ‘Is your garden hog happy?’ campaign over the next 12 months (#HogHappyGarden). They will also be weaving hedgehogrelated activities into their existing events.

#HogHappyGarden

The People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society set up Hedgehog Street during 2011 in response to the decline in hedgehogs and it has been a huge success. With over 50,000 hedgehog champions the UK has shown huge support for one of the nation’s favourite mammals. The country park wants to build on this success and increase local awareness of the dangers for hedgehogs and how to help them during key points in the year – spring and autumn.

Hedgehog-related activities will be held across this autumn to encourage visitors to engage online through #HogHappyGarden, learn the ways in which they can support your local hedgehogs, as well as inspire them to become a Hedgehog Champion and add to the national Hedgehog Map.

What can you do?

• Get involved in the hedgehog-related activities at Itchen Valley Country Park • Follow the top ten tips for encouraging hedgehogs

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in your neighbourhood (become a Hedgehog Champion or follow #HogHappyGarden to access) • Build a Hedgehog Home in your garden and/or Hedgehog Holes in your garden fences, creating Hedgehog Highways • Become a Hedgehog Champion and populate the Hedgehog Map • Post progress of your hedgehog activities via #HogHappyGarden and help spread the word Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ hoghappygarden to learn more about the campaign, upcoming events, and how to support your neighbourhood hogs.

Parties in the Parks - make your party an adventure!

Both our beautiful country parks cater for a variety of parties, from beautiful, self-catered room hire to outdoor activities and buffet food. www.eastleigh.gov.uk/partiesintheparks Itchen Valley Country Park has the cosy Kingfisher Barn which seats up to 25 (with tables). Barn hire and buffet options can be added to Go Ape and Woodland Parties options, but must be booked separately.

Weekends and school holidays, 11am - 4pm: £60 for the day/ £20 per hour Hot and cold buffets from £4.50 per head, or you could hire one of the BBQs. To book, call 023 8068 3790 or email ivcp@eastleigh.gov. uk to discuss your needs and book.

Combine your party with on-site outdoor activities

Go Ape can provide party packages for the Tree Top Junior and/or Tree Top Adventure courses. There is also a Forest Shelter (£20 per hour) and optional party package extras.

Tree Top Junior from £18 per head Tree Top Adventure from £25 per head www.goape.co.uk/parties 01603 561867 Please check adult to child ratios and minimum age and height restrictions for the Tree Top courses on the website Youth Options’ Woodland Parties provide activities, such as den-building and marshmallows round a

campfire in a fenced area of woodland. Themes can be incorporated, such as Teddy Bear Picnic, Camouflage, Pirates or Bushcraft.

Saturday/Sunday, 1pm-12 noon or 1pm-3pm 10-15 party members £12.50 per head (includes sheltered gazebo) 07787 438839 itchenvalley@youthoptions. co.uk Lakeside Country Park’s new award-winning building provides a unique and stunning panoramic view over the lakes. The room can seat 50 at tables and a choice of buffet is available to order.

Saturday/Sunday, 11am - 4pm £80 per day 023 8068 3841 lakeside@eastleigh.gov.uk

New café and play area opens at Itchen Valley Country Park The wonderful new Woodland Café and indoor play area at Itchen Valley Country Park was opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Bruce Tennent.

Woodland Café offers a range of hot drinks, delicious cakes, light bites and lunches, with seating for up to 40 people.

The new indoor play area – named The Holt after an otter den - provides a safe and unique experience for children aged six and below.

The café, which opened its doors to visitors over the summer, has just launched its new menu and has been awarded a five star foodhygiene rating.

Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ivcp

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Healthy communities

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New centre receives over one million visitors in first year!

More people than ever before are enjoying the Borough’s superb new health and fitness venue, Places Leisure Eastleigh.

The centre opened its doors to customers on Tuesday 28 November last year and since then, it has seen over one million visits from across the region, all enjoying the state-ofthe-art facilities – and benefiting from its focus on improving wellbeing. The increase in pool size has seen an increase in nearly 500 children learning to swim every week.

Places Leisure Eastleigh has hosted many regional and national elite level competitions, but also still has the community at its heart.

The pioneering HealthWorks programme that underpins the Council’s ambitions for healthy communities across the Borough is run from the

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leisure centre. The centre is fully accessible and meets best practice guidelines for its disabled facilities.

In the past year, more than 700 inactive individuals have signed up for the 12-week HealthWorks physical activity referral scheme, designed to help them improve their health and become more active.

One particular success story is Sarah Bennett-Pearce from Eastleigh who has lost over five stone since embarking on a health and fitness journey at the start of 2018. In June, Sarah was referred to HealthWorks by her GP, who said being more active would help improve her health. Sarah initially had

reservations and was worried people in the gym would stare and judge her for her size. With the support of the HealthWorks and Places Leisure Eastleigh team, Sarah discovered a new sense of self-belief and, since graduating, she goes to the gym at least three times a week.

Sarah has recently come on board as a new champion for the ‘This Girl Can Eastleigh’ campaign, as she wants to encourage others to follow in her footsteps. She says: “I never thought I would love let alone like the gym. It’s a place where I go and feel empowered and it helps my mental health so much. I love the feeling that I get after a workout. Going to the gym isn’t a chore, it’s a passion. Go for it, what are you waiting for?”

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Healthy communities

Nominations for this year’s Sports Awards are now open!

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The Eastleigh Sport & Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) is pleased to announce the launch of Eastleigh Sports Awards 2018.

The ceremony will take place at The Hilton at the Ageas Bowl on Monday 11 February 2019 and nominations are now open for you to put forward an individual, group or project that deserves to be recognised.

Last years Sports Awards winners

The awards celebrate our coaches, clubs, volunteers and the success of sporting talent in the Borough and honour high-achievers in a range of categories. New for this year is the ‘School of the Year’

category to celebrate what local schools in the Borough are doing to encourage pupils to be active.

Cabinet Lead for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “The Eastleigh Sports Awards are a great celebration of success highlighting the many talented and dedicated individuals, groups and teams that contribute to making so many sports possible in our Borough.

This is a fantastic opportunity

to put forward an individual or group that makes a real difference for these prestigious awards.”

To view the categories and make a nomination, visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ sportsawards. Nominations close midday on Monday 3 December.

Take up your new year challenge Taking up running can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. The Council’s SportWorks programme is helping more residents to get moving with a New Year Couch to 5k course. Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. Whether you’ve never run before or if you just want to get more active, Couch to 5K is a great way to gradually develop your fitness and stamina.

Often when starting out on a new exercise regime, we can overdo it, feel defeated and give up when we’re just getting started. A Couch to 5k course offers a social and supportive environment where everyone is in it together, led by a team of qualified run leaders.

Many Eastleigh residents have kick-started an active lifestyle with a SportWorks Couch to 5k course, including This Girl Can Eastleigh champion Sarah Floyd from Hedge End. Sarah had never run before and was completely inactive and booked on a course as part of New Year health kick in January 2016. Now, one foot in front of the other, she has joined a running club and dropped four dress sizes.

The SportWorks course is sponsored by Running Mania, organisers of the annual Eastleigh 10k road race which takes place on Sunday 24 March. This course is the perfect platform to get you physically and mentally ready for the road race.

Those who graduate from the course will receive a discounted entry into the event.

The eight week course will start Monday 7 January and will meet at Places Leisure Eastleigh. Sessions will take place Mondays and Thursdays from 7pm-8pm.

For further information about the course and to book, please email sportworks@ eastleigh.gov.uk

Radian supports Friday Night Football Local youngsters will continue to enjoy Friday Night Football thanks to £1,000 of grant funding from local housing provider, Radian as part of their Community Safety fund.

The project, now in its 11th year, provides young people aged from ten to 19 the chance to play recreational football on a weekly basis for just £1 a session at Places Leisure Eastleigh and Botley Recreation Ground.

Cabinet Lead for Health, Cllr Tonia Craig, said: “We would like to thank Radian for supporting the Friday Night

Football project. Without their support, this fantastic project would not be sustainable and would not continue to make a real difference in local communities.”

She added: “The funding from Radian will not only support the ongoing running costs of the project but will also fund educational intervention to help raise awareness around

keeping safe online and drug misuse.”

Friday Night Football continues to engage hundreds of young people each week. Not only is it a fun, social and affordable way for young people to get active, it also helps to create safer communities by providing a positive diversionary activity on a Friday evening.”

For more information about Friday Night Football, please visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ sportworks

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Christmas at The Point This autumn at The Point see spontaneous comedy Showstopper! The Improvised Musical (Tuesday 27 November), direct from a smash-hit West End run. The show is never the same twice as you the audience decides what happens next!

The venue’s festive fun begins with Protein Dance’s magical adaptation of well-loved story The Little Prince (Saturday 1 December).

Join the Little Prince as he journeys through the exasperating world of grown-ups! Suitable for all ages.

The Point Dance Companies Showcase returns (Wednesday 5 December), inviting audiences to experience an evening of exceptional performance from The Point’s seven different dance groups in a spectacular end of term show.

The Point Youth Theatre’s festive adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 December), stars an ensemble cast of talented young people from the Borough.

The venue’s popular Christmas Beer Fest returns (Saturday 8 December) for an evening of German-inspired fun. With delicious street food, a selection of seasonal brews and live music.

The theatre’s Christmas show is tutti frutti’s The Snow Queen (15 to 30 December). The whole family can enjoy this wintery tale of magic and mystery, made by one of the country’s most exciting family theatre companies.

To find out more, and book tickets, visit www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333

Christmas at The Berry Theatre Christmas at The Berry Theatre sees Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return to the stage with new show Puppet Panto (Saturday 15 to Monday 31 December).

The company have previously presented sell-out runs of The Enormous Turnip and The Little Red Hen at The Berry Theatre.

Join a mischievous company of puppets as they embark on a bold and hilarious adventure

full of mishaps, comedy and song in this festive treat for everyone aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Audience praise for Stuff and Nonsense’s previous work:

Christmas party lunch and theatre tour

Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 December, lunchtimes Celebrate the Christmas holidays this winter with friends, family or colleagues with an exclusive party lunch and theatre tour experience at The Point. The venue offers a delicious two course meal, made with locally-sourced ingredients, priced at just £15.

“The best children’s show we have ever seen on stage!”

“Absolutely loved it, I haven’t heard my kids belly laugh like that in ages. A wonderful sight, thank you!”

The Spitfire Sisters at Christmas Saturday 24 November, 7.30pm Christmas is the Spitfire Sisters’ favourite time of year.

Performing festive songs both old and new, with their unmistakable vintage styling and extra mirth for good measure. Bells will be jingled and merriment will be made as they perform a song collection to warm you better than a glass of mulled wine.

Tickets: £14 / £12 concessions Suitable for all ages

To find out more, and book tickets, visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk or phone the box office on 023 8065 2333

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From Friday 2 November pre-schoolers aged three plus can now enjoy weekly dance classes in the Kingfisher Room at Itchen Valley Country Park. The classes available are ballet (10. 15am), modern (11am)

or tap (11.45am) and cost £28 for half a term (seven weeks). Places may still be available during the term.

For more information visit www.sammysdance.co.uk or email sammysdance@ gmail.com

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SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2018 11AM - 7PM Winter Open Studios – a Christmas shopping experience not to be missed

Festive season starts in Eastleigh town centre This year’s Festive Season begins in grand style in Eastleigh town centre on Saturday 17 November.

The Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch-On & Fun Day brings entertainment, including a spectacular torchlit parade, to the main shopping centre and culminates in a magical firework display to start off the festive season with a bang.

The free family day out, that runs from 11am, features Santa’s Grotto, street entertainment, live music, and even a mini-farm for the children. Eastleigh’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Darshan Mann, will be assisted by Santa and a couple of his elves who are taking time out from the North Pole to attend. The light parade, featuring the Romsey Old Cadets Marching Band, Ocean Brass, jazz and pipe bands begins at 5.15pm

- with the switch-on of the lights, which are inspired by snowflakes and stars, at 6pm from the bandstand.

This year’s firework display is themed on the iconic aircraft, the Spitfire, that was built locally and flew from Eastleigh’s Aerodrome.

You can find a unique Christmas gift at a variety of vintage market stalls – and don’t forget the town centre’s great range of big brand and niche retailers. Make a day - and a night of it - with Eastleigh’s excellent choice of bars and restaurants – and don’t forget the free parking after 6pm in the Swan Centre.

The event and lights are co-organised and funded

by the Eastleigh Local Area Committee and the Eastleigh Business Improvement District (BID).

Councillor Paul Bicknell, Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee, said: “Our grand Christmas event is a major highlight in the region’s preChristmas events calendar and is a great way to kick off the festive season. We work hard to create a really entertaining day out that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It gives us the chance to demonstrate how Eastleigh is a really great place to do your Christmas shopping. And don’t forget that the town centre has plenty of places to eat and drink, so why not enjoy the rest of your evening by stopping off in Eastleigh?”

The Sorting Office artists and makers studios in Eastleigh will be opening its doors to the public on 17 and 18 November for its popular Winter Open Studios event.

Buy direct from 26 of the best of Hampshire’s independent artists and design makers at this Christmas shopping experience.

Visitors will be able to browse the designer-maker studios, chat with artists and designers, see behind the scenes and take part in demonstrations.

There will also be a host of festive-themed activities for the little ones to take part in – giving their grown-ups more time to shop for unique handcrafted gifts, crafts and cards.

And for when you’ve shopped til you’ve dropped and in need of a little pit-stop, the Winchester Vintage Catering company will be on hand, serving up delicious savoury and sweet crêpes and refreshments throughout the weekend event.

The Sorting Office Winter Open Studios takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November, 11am to 5pm, at 37 Wells Road, SO50 5FY. Entry is free.

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Local Plan

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Council submits Local Plan All local authorities must have a Local Plan which sets out how it is going to deliver space for businesses, new homes and all the facilities that are needed to support this whilst also protecting and enhancing the local environment.

The Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016 – 2036 was submitted to the Secretary of State for formal Examination on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

It was submitted along with all the supporting evidence and representations that we received in response to our consultation on the Local Plan from the end of June to early August this year.

The next stage is for the Inspector to review our plan submission and representations and the public hearings to could begin as early as spring 2019.

The Inspector conducting the examination will consider the soundness of the Local Plan along with all the representations. We now await the appointment of the

inspector and advice of the Planning Inspectorate on the programme for the examination process.

The Local Plan sets out the Council’s policies on how land throughout the borough can be used until 2036 and will provide the basis for future planning decisions.

Council Leader Keith House said, “Taking the Local Plan forward helps ensure we get the right homes in the right places, deliver the infrastructure of roads, schools and facilities our communities need and protects vital green countryside and woodland gaps between our villages and towns.”

The public examination of the Plan will provide the opportunity for local people, groups, organisations and the Council

to put forward their evidence in order for the inspector to get a clearer picture before making a final decision.

The key things that the planning inspector will be looking for are: • Have we got enough housing and employment space?

• Have we chosen sites that are most appropriate, based on the evidence?

The Council has now also appointed an independent Local Plan Programme Officer, Louise St John Howe, who will provide a liaison role between the Inspector, the Council and participants in the examination process.

For further information contact her on 07789 486419 or email louise@poservices.co.uk

• Can the development be delivered during the 20 years covered by the plan?

We will keep you informed as this next stage in the process progresses. If you wish to sign up to our Local Plan news please do so by visiting www. eastleigh.gov.uk/ localplan2016-2036

Consultation results in figures Almost 1,200 people attended the 15 drop in sessions held over the summer • 927 responses were received.

• 87% were from individuals, 8% from organisations and the remaining from agents on behalf of organisations.

• Most individual respondents were from

Bishopstoke and Fair Oak & Horton Heath (39%) and parishes in Winchester district (37%).

• In total, over 12,700 comments have been received on the 109 policies with an additional 177 general comments.

We are very grateful for all of the comments that we have received and pleased to see such a great level of interest in Eastleigh’s future.

All the responses received are available to view at www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ lpconsultation Regain the use of this valuable space and start enjoying your conservatory again by contaccng us today for a free, no obligaaon quotaaon.

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Laser company upskills Hedge End students The Berry Theatre in Hedge End has partnered with local company, SPI Lasers, to sponsor female students from Wildern School to shadow a professional theatre company during their production week at the venue.

Council-managed theatre, developing a new-for-2018 Christmas production, Puppet Panto.

The tie-up has supported their development by placing them in a creative and technical environment and helping them learn key new skills. They have worked closely with one of the country’s leading family theatre companies, Stuff and Nonsense, to learn about lighting, costume design, composing and the logistics of special effects on stage. Stuff and Nonsense is currently in residence at the

Vice President & Company Secretary, Malcolm Varnham, said: “SPI Lasers is committed to encouraging more women to take up scientific and technical subjects. This partnership is a great opportunity to expose the students to technical problem solving in a fun and challenging environment…and ensure the continued supply of talented employees.”

Funding boost for improvements to The Point An upgrade to facilities at The Point Eastleigh, together with improved accessibility, has been made possible with £367,800 funding from Arts Council England.

The popular arts venue will receive the money over a three - year period for a capital development scheme that will create a space for young people and make the building more accessible for disabled users.

Along with partnership funding from The Point’s operator, Eastleigh Borough Council, the money will also pay for digital and technical improvements that will allow The Point to engage with a wider range of audiences.

The upgrade will include: dressing room and toilet refurbishments, with adaptations for young and disabled users; upgrades to the Creation Space rehearsal area, acoustic improvements to the foyer, and a hearing loop and access review of all public spaces.

It will improve The Point’s overall visitor appeal, creating a more inviting welcome and increasing footfall.

The improvements will also enhance The Point’s status as a flagship destination in Eastleigh town centre and will also make The Point a more environmentally sustainable venue.

Council Leader, Cllr Keith House, said: “The Arts Council England award is a significant boost for The Point. Alongside Council investment it will improve access and facilities for young people, it will make the building a more attractive destination for local communities and ensure that it is fit for purpose for future years.

We are grateful to Arts Council England for this new funding, which will help us create a building that befits The Point’s status as a National Portfolio Organisation.“ More information on The Point and its current programme is available at www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

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Residents both young and old were encouraged to unleash their creative sides at a special community activity day at the new Woodside Avenue development in Leah Gardens.

The event, which featured a pop-up mobile forge, was staged to showcase designs for a new piece of public artwork that blacksmith, Bex Simon, is creating for the development.

As part of the day, Bex and her team demonstrated their blacksmithing skills and worked with residents to help them create their own designs.

These included metalwork snails, leaves and insects some of which may feature in Bex’s final public artwork.

Speaking about the community event, Bex said: “It was great to see so many people come along on the day. They were all very interested to find out more about the art I am creating and were keen to find out more about the craft of blacksmithing.

“I love designing and making art for public spaces, especially

when we can get involved with the local communities like the one here. I really feel that everyone who came along to the day now feels connected to the artwork – and feel like it is their art.”

Inspired by the allotments surrounding Leah Gardens, Bex’s artwork will feature a four-metre high trowel, with laser cut panels and metalwork, reflecting elements of the

surrounding landscape. The artwork, which is due to be unveiled at the beginning of next year, will be located on a new area of public open space at the residential development.

Woodside Avenue is a joint venture between Eastleigh Borough Council and VIVID Housing Limited and provides 94 new homes at affordable and market rents.

Project promotes digital inclusion Eastleigh Borough Council is looking for women aged between 18 and 35 years old who are currently out of work to fill out a survey about their thoughts on digital technologies, as part of an ambitious new European project.

PONToon (Partnership Opportunities using New Technologies fostering sOcial and ecOnomic inclusion) is an international project funded by the Interreg 5A European Regional Development Fund and consists of 11 international partners, including Eastleigh

Borough Council, led by the University of Portsmouth.

The aim of the project is to help women who may feel socially or economically excluded by factors such as gender, mental or physical health issues, lone parenthood and restricted

mobility to find meaningful employment by providing them with digital skills and employment help and advice.

The results of the survey will be used to create a digital toolkit that will provide women with the skills needed to access the ever-increasing employment opportunities in the digital sector.

For more information about taking part in the survey, email harry.usborne@ eastleigh.gov.uk

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The benches have been installed on all-weather pads around the trails to avoid mud and wear and tear and will feature distance markers for people who use the trails for exercise.

A new, two-changing room sports pavilion and indoor archery range, as well as improved pedestrian and vehicle access to the site, will benefit cricket, archery and football users. Work is due to get under way in January 2019.

IT boost for Pavilion £1 million sports on the Park facilities for Hardmoor Deputy Mayor, Cllr Darshan Mann, Cllr Rosemary Reynolds & Cllr Paul Bicknell on one of the five new benches

Benches for everyone at Fleming Park Five purpose-built, solid oak benches have been installed around the all-weather trail on Fleming Park.

The beautifully crafted, handmade benches have been designed to be accessible to everyone: seating is at different heights, and offers a number of sitting positions that will be welcomed by all visitors –

Plans for enhanced facilities at the Hardmoor Sports Ground, Stoneham Lane have been given the go-ahead.

The £1 million scheme is being delivered as part of a commitment to replace and improve local sports facilities with the construction of the North Stoneham housing development.

The Pavilion on the Park has a new IT system, thanks to a £10,000 grant to the Eastleigh Youth & Community Trust, which runs the facility.

Eastleigh Local Area Committee approved the award which comes from developers’ contributions.

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for local people and businesses to hire and delivers inclusive activities focused on children, young people, people with disabilities, older people, and families.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting.

Eastleigh (7pm) 15 Nov • 8 Jan Eastleigh House Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/elac or contact Guy Riddoch, Area Manager on 023 8068 3369 / guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk

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developing and sustaining community facilities and associations.

Speedwatchers wanted Speeding motorists are causing increasing concern in Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury – and the group monitoring the problem are looking for new volunteers.

The local Speedwatch team regularly clocks cars driving at speeds of 50mph in the 30mph zone. They do an excellent job but, with only five members, there is a limit on how much monitoring they can undertake.

Chandler’s Ford is Village of the Year Chandler’s Ford has been named Hampshire Village of the Year.

Chandler’s Ford Parish Council representatives attended the Hampshire Association of Local Councils/Fullers Awards presentation and came away with the Village of the Year Award for 2018. Chandler’s Ford was also commended with runner-up awards, including:

Best Open Spaces, Best Community Event (the Fryern Funtasia 2018) and Excellence in Localism.

The Chairman of the Parish Council, Cllr James Duguid and Cllr Margaret Atkinson jointly accepted the certificates, a commemorative plaque and a cheque for £500.

Cllr Mike Hughes also received a personal award as an Inspirational Individual for his work and dedication to

If you‘re able to give a little time to volunteer for this valuable community scheme that promotes safer roads, please email d.lister965@btinternet. com

Safe and sensible cycling As part of the Council’s drive to improve residents’ health and wellbeing and reduce air pollution, children are encouraged to walk and cycle to school. To support this, cycle routes are provided whenever space and funding allows.

When children have to cycle on the road, their safety depends on tolerance and consideration of other road users.

Drivers are asked to be particularly vigilant when passing cyclists, particularly children and young people, who at times may be unpredictable. At the same time, parents are asked to ensure children are adequately trained in safe, sensible and thoughtful cycling.

Grants for youth counselling The Local Area Committee (LAC) has approved a grant to help promote mental health in young people.

Support for young people’s mental health is seen as an important factor in helping them achieve their full potential.

Services for this are heavily subscribed and often require travel, which can put off young users.

The LAC has recognised this and awarded a grant for local services to the Eastleigh Youth Counselling Service to continue its work within the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury area.

Better bins New bins should make for a cleaner neighbourhood in the Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury area.

Residents will soon notice an improvement in the local environment with the replacement of on-street bins 28 of which will be able to take dog waste, as well as general rubbish.

Seven additional bins will also be provided on the North Millers Dale estate.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting.

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm) 14 Nov Dovetail Centre 16 Jan Methodist Church Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www. eastleigh.gov.uk/meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or contact Min Partner, Local Area Manager on 023 8068 8439 / min.partner@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound

Hamble library and community facility named ‘Mercury’ Hamble-le-Rice’s new Mercury Library & Community Hub was officially named at a recent ceremony.

The build of the new facility in the High Street is now complete, and it will be handed over to the Parish Council as soon as the internal fit-out is finished.

The hub has been named after the training ship TS Mercury, that was both a school and a training ship moored on the River Hamble between 1885 and 1968. Around 5,000 boys were educated on the ship and the naming ceremony was marked by the final march of the TS Mercury Old Boys Association. They presented a large scale-model of the TS Mercury that will be on display in the building in a case funded by a Local Area Committee grant.

Run by volunteers and overseen by the Parish Council, the building will offer various community services that will develop over time. If you are interested in volunteering at the hub, please contact the Parish Council on 023 8045 3422.

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absolute minimum during the build time.

Work on Coronation Parade, Hamble is now well under way.

New play equipment for Bartletts Field

The parking spaces on Coach Road have been completed and work on the Parade continues.

The works - which are funded

by Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound Local Area Committee (LAC), the Parish Council and Tesco Bags of Help – are giving the Parade, an important gateway to the village, a much-needed makeover. The improvements include new walls, paving, decorative railings, trees and lighting.

The Council’s contractors, Colas, delivered the new level access to the butcher’s shop and pharmacy before moving on to the rest of the site. They will keep any disruption to an

New play equipment will be coming to Bartletts Field, Hamble-le-Rice.

Hamble-le-Rice Flower Club will create a display to commemorate the local men who gave their lives in the First World War. The grant will pay for flowers at the Hamble-leRice Flower Festival at St Andrew’s Church.

The LAC has allocated £14,734 of developers’ contributions to support the Hamble Parish plans to improve the facilities.

Have your say

Grants for tourism and commemorative flowers

Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting.

The LAC has given grants to support food and flower festivals in Hamble.

The Hamble Valley Festival of Food, which is now in its fourth year, has received £325 pumppriming money. The free family event, which focuses on local food and producers, brings around 2,000 to 3,000 people to the village.

Bursledon, Hamble-leRice & Hound (6pm) 20 Nov • 24 Jan Hamble Primary School Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or contact Matt Blythe, Local Area Manager on 023 8068 8311 / matthew.blythe@eastleigh.gov.uk

Hedge End, West End & Botley Improved youth facilities at Dowd’s Farm The final design for the improved youth facilities at Dowd’s Farm play area has now been approved by Hedge End Town Council, so by 2019 there will be a larger and more exciting facility, particularly for older youths to enjoy.

The improvements were funded by the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee (LAC) and Hedge End Town Council. As part of the refurbishment, a review of signage and the provision of litter bins in the area is currently being undertaken by staff at the Town Council and Borough Council.

Community Grants Thanks to everyone for their applications for the Hedge

End, West End & Botley community grants scheme (which has now closed).

These will all be presented to the Community Grants Panel in December and the Local Area Committee will receive a report for approval in January, which will reflect the panel’s recommendations. Grants are planned to be awarded in early March 2019 at a presentation evening in Hedge End.

a much loved facility at the heart of Hedge End.

Boorley Green Public Art An event was held at the Peartree Inn to receive ideas and inspiration from local residents for public art in the new developments at Boorley Park and Boorley Park Gardens.

You can find out more at: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ boorleygreenart. The online consultation finishes on 18 November.

Week of Action for Youth Hedge End police and community support officers worked with local partners to involve residents in a Week of Action over the October half-term.

Hedge End Youth & Community Association (HEYCA) building upgrade Scaffolding has been erected on the old school building (HEYCA).

The roof will be upgraded, followed by drainage and internal works. The Local Area Committee and Hedge End Town Council have funded the initial improvements to enhance

The results of the consultation, which is focusing on themes of local history and nature, will be used to develop a public art strategy for the sites.

Children’s craft activities at the Boorley Green Consultation event.

PCs and PCSOs from the local neighbourhood team joined youth groups to give advice on subjects including crime prevention and knife crime.

The initiative – supported by the HEWEB Youth Partnership - aims to steer young people away from anti-social behaviour in the community and help parents ensure their children

are engaging in rewarding activities.

The LAC approved funding of £300 which was matched funded by the Youth Partnership.

The SportWorks team were also involved.

More information is available by phoning 101 and asking for PCSO Chris Rutter at Eastleigh Police Station.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold Contact public info question sessions at the start of each meeting.

Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm) 10 Dec • 28 Jan 2000 Centre, Hedge End Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/heweb or contact Julia Birt, Local Area Manager on 023 8068 8437 / julia.birt@eastleigh.gov.uk

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Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath community groups who want to keep the area spick and span.

They have bought litter-picking equipment which residents can borrow for free.

The current play area at New Century Park

Consulting local residents Fair Oak Parish Council are inviting local people to take part in an online survey about the refurbishment of the New Century Park play area, as well as the use of the Shorts Road site, currently occupied by the Scout Hut. The scouts have recently relocated to the Woodland Community Centre.

A further residents’ consultation on the installation of play equipment on the open space at Crowdhill Green will get under way shortly. Visit www.surveymonkey.co.uk/ r/3BMQ5B6

Keeping Bishopstoke tidy Would you like support in keeping Bishopstoke tidy?

Bishopstoke Parish Council is keen to help local residents and

Please contact the Parish Clerk on 07387 683675, or call the office on 023 8064 3428.

Or you can email: clerk@ bishopstokepc.org. Please use Litter Picking as the subject of your email.

Police beat surgeries Bishopstoke local police are holding a series of monthly beat surgeries in the Parish Office.

It is an opportunity for residents to report any concerns or to get tips and advice on keeping yourself and your property safe.

All the surgeries are on Fridays, starting at 2:30pm in the Parish Office before moving across to

the Memorial Hall and finishing at 3:30pm. The next dates are 30 November, 25 January and 22 March.

Carnival Grants Every year the Bishopstoke Carnival street collection and other money raised through raffles is given out as grants to local community organisations.

This year, thanks to the generosity of local residents, topped up by Bishopstoke Parish Council grant fund, we were able to help Age Concern, ARK Eastleigh, the Bishopstoke Community Association, MHA Live At Home and the Wessmap Housing Trust.

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visually impaired people in our local community.

The money will be used to train blind and visually impaired people to use adapted technology to assist with daily living.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting.

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (7pm) 28 Nov • 23 Jan Stoke Park Junior School

Grant helps Open Sight

Dates, times and venues are subject to change.

Bishopstoke Parish Council have approved a grant of £500 to Open Sight, a charity which supports blind and

For information, or for details of committees and agendas. Visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ meetings

For more information visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or contact Andy Thompson, Local Area Manager on 023 8068 8357 / andrew.thompson@eastleigh.gov.uk

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A new community for Horton Heath An exciting and ground-breaking partnership between Eastleigh Borough Council and Galliford Try Partnerships, has been established to deliver a new community at Horton Heath.

The land that is bordered by Burnett’s Lane, Moorgreen Road, Allington Lane and Chalcroft Business Park has been acquired by the Council who will be master developer with Galliford Try Partnerships project managing.

Crucially we can also ensure that the key elements of infrastructure works needed to bring forward the site are also provided including roads and other community facilities ie communal recreational facilities and open spaces.

By retaining ownership of the site we can accelerate and influence the quantity, mix, and tenure of new homes and also protect and enhance the ecological aspects of the site.

The development has been allocated significant funding

by Homes England ‘Housing Infrastructure Fund’ and the Local Authority Accelerated Construction fund.

Next year there will be opportunities for the local community to find out more and give feedback on the proposals as part of a public consultation process and we will be working closely with parish councils and other community groups too.

Area identified for a new community on land west of Horton Heath

To keep up to date with information, sign up for our newsletter by visiting www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ hortonheathinfo

Civic offices site – application approved

Legally you must respond You will have recently received a Household Enquiry Form (HEF) to your address, which lists the residents currently registered at your property.

Eastleigh Local Area Committee has approved an application for a major new office development on the old council offices site in Leigh Road, Eastleigh.

It will consist of a four-storey office block, with around 184 car parking spaces on the ground level, including 19 with electric charging points,

as well as 44 cycle spaces and 15 motorcycle spaces.

ELAC chair Cllr Paul Bicknell, said: “This is an exciting development and is an

ideal location for additional employment land creating jobs and opportunities for local people. The Council will retain ownership of the site, and the business premises will add to our property portfolio providing a significant rental income.”

This information needs to be checked to ensure residents are correctly registered on the Electoral Register. Householders must respond as soon as possible to confirm or change details by visiting www.householdresponse.com/ eastleigh - it is quick and easy.

The information is used to confirm your address for voting

and if you are applying for credit such as a mortgage or personal loan. If you are not registered, you may be refused credit as well as losing your right to have your say in any forthcoming elections.

The next Register of Electors will be published on 1 December.

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Streetscene team scoops top national award

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challenges; evidence of achieving objectives; showing value to customers and demonstrating clear benefits to residents.

The team responsible for keeping the Borough’s streets clean and well maintained has been recognised as the best in the UK. The Borough Council’s Direct Services team was recently named the Best Service Team: Street Cleansing & Streetscene Service (Public Realm) by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE).

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services to local communities, said this year’s awards were extremely competitive, with over 100 organisations taking part.

The entries were judged on evidence of good management and clear communication to stakeholders; good leadership and creativity in overcoming

Did you know that your local council can provide a range of maintenance and construction services for your home or business property?.

At the end of last year, the Council won APSE’s Performance Network Awards for the seventh year running, based on a range of performance indicators - but the national annual service awards recognise overall achievement.

Our reliable and trustworthy maintenance and construction team can undertake a variety of internal and external building and construction jobs, together with grounds maintenance works.

We have years of experience of carrying out a variety of jobs including:

Cabinet Member for the Environment, Cllr Rupert Kyrle, said: “Our Direct Services team have been recognised for excellence by APSE in previous years, but to receive the overall national award and be named the best in the UK is a huge achievement.”

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Prepare your car for winter with a vehicle health check*

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• Site clearance

• Tarmacing driveways

• Landscaping works, including; fencing, paving, decking and brickworks

• Installation of bollards, barriers and dragon’s teeth

For further details and a competitive quote please contact constructionandmaintenance@eastleigh.gov.uk

Truly independent

MOT testing Do you need a reliable, comprehensive and completely independent MOT testing service?

Tyres • Anti-freeze • Lights • Battery • Wipers Engine • Brake test • Heating and ventilation • Washers

Eastleigh Borough Council’s experienced team of professional mechanics test around 2,000 vehicles every year.

Available for all makes and models

We don’t undertake repairs - if your vehicle fails we’ll only advise you on what work is needed to get it through a subsequent test, but we offer a free re-test if a vehicle is brought back within ten days.

Find out more at: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/motbooking *We don’t offer a repairs service , we will advise on work that is needed.

Eastleigh Borough Council Hedge End Depot, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2RA

Contact us:

Eastleigh Borough Council, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh SO50 9YN 023 8068 8000 @EastleighBC Eastleighbc www.eastleigh.gov.uk my.eastleigh.gov.uk

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Book at: www.eastleigh.gov.uk/motbooking Eastleigh Borough Council Hedge End Depot, Botley Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2RA

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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.

This Christmas at

15TH - 30TH DECEMBER Tickets: £11 / £9 concessions / £7 school groups Join us for a wintery tale of magic and mischief for families. Packed with songs and physical storytelling, this enchanting show is set to melt hearts this Christmas!

www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

Book now: 023 8065 2333 Suitable for ALL ages

15TH - 31ST DECEMBER Tickets: £11 / £9 concessions / £7 school groups Join a hilarious company of puppets on a bold adventure full of mishaps, comedy and song, in this Christmas treat for all the family!

www.theberrytheatre.co.uk