Autumn Borough News 2016 - Eastleigh Borough Council by Eastleigh Borough Council

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OUR BOROUGH -OUR FUTURE Your Council is currently in discussions with other local councils about the possibility of establishing a Combined Authority for South Hampshire. This would seek to devolve extra powers and secure funding for the area. Devolution is where selected powers from central government are handed over to an authority, who then manages them. Additional financial resources are provided together with enhanced powers over local taxes (council tax and business rates), more local taxation powers, and more flexibility around borrowing and financial management. Devolution can provide the following benefits:

A Combined Authority versus a Unitary authority

Securing millions of pounds of additional local investment each year

Devolution could see Government powers passed to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Combined Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of existing local councils to allow them to provide more services to the residents they know and serve. The Combined Authority currently being proposed includes the Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth

More effective and efficient services for residents, meeting their particular local requirements Boosting economic growth in the local area through creating new jobs

City Council and Southampton City Council, as well as the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership. This is the only Combined Authority currently being proposed in Hampshire.

Unitary authority There is currently another conversation in Hampshire about the formation of a Unitary Authority.

The Unitary Authority is proposed by Hampshire County Council and would see one large authority governing Hampshire. It would replace all district and borough councils in an area and would aim to save money through providing a consistent level of services to all 1.3 million residents in Hampshire.

WHAT DOES EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL THINK?

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What does your Council think? The Council is currently in discussions with other local councils about the possibility of establishing a combined authority for South Hampshire. We believe that a Combined Authority not only provides the best chance for residents to continue accessing the particular services they require, but also the best financial deal possible for the county. East Hampshire District Council, Fareham Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council and Havant Borough Council also

support the Solent Combined Authority bid. Currently, most decisions about funding for our area are made by central government. Securing the powers and ability to fund things locally will mean councils are able to prioritise funding into areas that will benefit the local economy more than under the current system. District and borough councils cannot be involved in the negotiations for a Combined

Authority at this stage. The law states that no Combined Authority bid can go ahead without the districts receiving approval from their county council. However, Hampshire County Council has chosen not to be part of the Combined Authority bid. If the Combined Authority is approved, the councils could join, if invited to do so. The application would be approved by the Secretary of State.

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An artist’s impression of the new leisure centre at Fleming Park

Providing services locally Your Council has a proven record of delivering high quality, value-for-money services locally. The Council has frozen its Council Tax for 2016-17 – delivering an unprecedented 13-year period of real-term cuts for residents. This has been achieved without significant reductions in our frontline services. At Eastleigh, we have significantly reduced the net cost of providing services and we are on track to reduce costs even further through innovative service delivery and careful investment. The Council has five Local Area Committees that take decisions at a local level. They provide local people with the chance to have their say on planning applications, local priorities and community issues. In recent years we have provided our communities with a number of exciting new facilities and services and we are continuing with this ongoing investment in our borough. This includes; • Hilton at the Ageas Bowl hotel and conference facilities, following council investment, providing employment and a major contribution to the local economy • a new Lakeside Centre at Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh • a new leisure centre being built at Fleming Park to create a state-of-the-art destination for sport and recreation • a new Household Waste and Recycling Centre off

Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, to launch this Autumn • Lowford Community Centre, including a selfservice library and medical centre • a new ‘Market Place’ at Leigh Road, Eastleigh and a new railway station forecourt in Eastleigh • a new community café and hub in Netley • continuing to provide a high quality waste and recycling service

• providing a wide range of activities for young people to enjoy • providing opportunities for businesses to invest and locate in the borough We have: • protected our services from austerity when Hampshire County Council have cut services •

reduced council tax in real terms for 13 years in a row.

Pavillion on the Park, Eastleigh The new Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Country Park

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NEWS

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Work set to start on new M&S Foodhall

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Botley School awarded gold Borough enjoys huge Summer of Sport Fleming Park taking shape Eastleigh Film Festival

David Smith goes for Gold in Rio

An artist’s impression of the new M&S Foodhall

Local people will be able to enjoy shopping for an extensive range of popular food when Marks & Spencer open a new Foodhall in Eastleigh town centre. Work on the new 16,000sq ft Marks & Spencer Foodhall is set to get underway this October on part of the current site occupied by Twyford Road car park. The new store is positioned within walking distance of the main train and bus stations and the town centre. Leader of the Council Cllr Keith House said: “The decision by Marks & Spencer to have its new Foodhall in the town centre is great news for the town and local people. M&S will be a great addition to our town centre offer. It follows on from the cinema and restaurant development at the Swan Centre, Travelodge, the expansion of The Point and the arrival of the Council itself.”

The development of the new Marks & Spencer store will be undertaken for the Council by Cordwell Property Group with work set to start this October and the store is due to open in 2017. Tom Wilcox, Development Director at Cordwell Property Group, said: ‘We are delighted to have signed up Marks & Spencer on this important development site and to bring one of the UK’s prime retail operators into Eastleigh’s town centre. This will not only be an added benefit to local residents by offering them more choice, but also it will attract people from other surrounding areas and be a real boost to the local economy.”

Robert Morray, Head of Property Planning at M&S, added: “We’re really excited to be bringing a new Foodhall to Eastleigh. Local customers will be able to enjoy the very best of M&S food at the new store, from traditional favourites to seasonal creations. In the run up to the launch we’ll be working closely with the community and look forward to sharing further plans in due course.” The new store will be another addition to the Council’s extensive and nationally acclaimed property portfolio. The Council will retain ownership of the site and receive a standard commercial rental income from M&S each year. For further information please contact the communications team on 023 8068 8205.

Local Paralympian David Smith will be going for ‘gold’ in Boccia at the Rio Paralympics. David won an individual silver medal and a team bronze medal at London 2012 following on from his gold in Beijing. David said: “I am really happy to be selected to compete at my third Paralympic Games. Beijing and London were both completely different experiences, and I look forward to finding out what Rio has in store for me.” Good luck to David

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Greener borough

Botley gets gold for greener travel Botley Church of England Primary School have been awarded Modeshift STARS* ‘gold level’ accreditation for their School Travel Plan that encouraged more staff and pupils to travel to school on foot, bike and scooter. They are the first school in the borough to achieve gold accreditation. The pupils have also organised and taken part in a range of school travel and road safety related activities including holding a biker’s breakfast, designing road safety banners, monitoring traffic and taking part in scooter training lessons. These are just some of the activities that have enabled them to receive STARS accreditation for their School Travel Plan.

They have been working with staff from Eastleigh Borough and Hampshire County Councils to promote safe and active travel to and from their school. The school’s efforts have been so successful that they were running out of space to store the increasing number of bikes and scooters being used by children for travel to school. Over the last year alone there has been a 95% increase in the number of pupils scooting to school regularly! As a result, the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee has recently provided £1,300 to pay for new scooter storage which will enable even more pupils to scoot to school.

*STARS is a scheme supported by the Department for Transport which recognises schools that have shown excellence in supporting sustainable forms of travel.

The Berry Theatre in Hedge End will be hosting two inspiring events based around the environment and society on 5 November.

TEDx (1pm -6pm)

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The internationally renowned TED talks will come to Eastleigh for the first time, asking the question: self or society? Ten speakers plus musical performances will explore our notions of self, how our societies have evolved and what the future may hold.

The event which will be filmed for the TED website will include stalls and food provided by the local charity CURB.

Breaking the Spell of Loneliness (8pm-10.30pm) Internationally renowned Author and journalist

George Monbiot wrote an article for the Guardian on the personal and social effects of loneliness that went viral. He approached songwriter Ewan McLennan suggesting a collaboration. With Ewan performing songs, interspersed with George’s depiction of the human stories behind each, expect a unique, interplay between them. For more information about both events: www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

First Sustainable Schools Forum A new network of Sustainable Schools has been created when teachers and pupils representing nine schools in the borough enjoyed a funfilled day at the first Eastleigh Borough Sustainable Schools Forum. One of the key aims of the event, was to discuss ideas that would help pupils and teachers travel to school in a more sustainable way. The Crescent School won the Wildern Waste Challenge for their project run by the Eco-Warriors to teach the whole school what can and can’t be recycled. The

pupils also benefitted from a number of workshops provided by Eco-Schools, Hampshire & IOW Wildlife Trust, KoolSkools, Recycle 4 Eastleigh, Southern Water and Sustrans.

If your school wants to be part of the Sustainable Schools Network contact Giles Gooding on 023 8068 8274 or giles.gooding@eastleigh.gov.uk for more information.

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Waste and recycling

‘Love your bin’ with a free vinyl Householders are being encouraged to ‘Love their bins’ and to keep them as securely as possible within the boundary of their property and off the streets once they have been collected. To help residents identify their bins, the Council is providing 5000 ‘Love your bin’ vinyls free of charge that can be marked with a house name or number. Residents are also reminded to collect their bins as soon as they can after they have been emptied to avoid bins being left on the pavement. This new initiative aims to reduce the number of bins left on streets and encourage more householders to make better efforts to store their bins safely and securely. Bins that are left out on the pavement cause obstructions to pedestrians, mobility scooters, wheelchair users and pushchair users. Cllr Rupert Kyrle, Cabinet Lead for Environment & Sustainability said: “We would like all residents to ‘Love their bins’ by

making sure they are clearly identified and by collecting them as soon as they can after they have been emptied.” He added “We know the vast majority of people collect their bins already. It is reasonable to ask everyone to take responsibility for their bins and collect them as soon as they can so they don’t cause an obstruction to people using the pavement.” If you would like a free vinyl for your bin(s) they can be collected from the Council offices in Eastleigh or your local Parish and Town Council offices. www .east

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Recycling plastics - it’s got to be a bottle To help our residents put the right plastic items in the right bin you simply have to remember that if it’s PLASTIC and a BOTTLE shape it CAN go in your green recycling bin!! To help you recycle plastics you can watch a short video that explains what main

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Sign up for 6 months Garden Waste offer Join our successful garden waste scheme for 6 months and let us dispose of all those autumn leaves saving you time and money! Over 16,500 households have already signed up to one of the fastest growing wheeled bin services in the county; benefitting from the convenience of having their garden waste collected every fortnight from their kerbside. Benefits of the scheme include:

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Fortnightly collection from the kerbside Saves time and money No more queueing at the recycling centre

The cost of a bin for six months is just £22.00 To find out how you can join Eastleigh’s ‘green revolution’ and be a part of our garden waste service visit www.eastleigh.

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phone 023 8068 8440

Wheeled bin –easy to move around the garden No more mess or creepy crawlies in your vehicle

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Healthy communities

Need help with jobs around the home?

If you are an older resident struggling to get jobs done around the home the Eastleigh HomeFixed Scheme may be the answer. We are working with Family Mosaic, whose staff are all security checked, to provide the HomeFixed Scheme that is available to borough residents who are aged over 60. The service costs just £18.00 per hour or a discounted rate of £9.60 per hour is available to residents aged over 60 or disabled residents and in receipt of a means tested benefit. These include: Guaranteed Pension Credit, Income based Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax (not single person discount) and Housing Benefit. HomeFixed can help with small repairs and jobs such as assembling flat pack furniture,

Kick the habit for Stoptober Smokers planning to take up the national Stoptober challenge this year are encouraged to contact Quit4Life for help well before stubbing out their last cigarette. Stoptober is the 28 day national stop smoking challenge – if you can stop for 28 days you are five times more likely to quit for good. Quit4Life is the free NHS service that helps anyone living or working in Hampshire who wants to quit. It offers a choice of support settings: • Weekly sessions, at venues such as Fleming Park Leisure Centre • QuitLine - telephone support • Many GP surgeries and pharmacies offer one-toone appointments

• Quit at work - Quit4Life works with employers to offer programmes in the workplace. Your stop smoking adviser will discuss what will make quitting easier for you. Alternatively they can arrange anti-smoking medication via your GP, or advise on e-cigarettes. They can also help anyone worried about putting on weight when they quit, with the offer of free vouchers for sessions at Weight Watchers or Slimming World. Don’t forget, Quit4Life will help you whenever the time is right for you to quit, not just during the Stoptober campaign. Visit www.quit4life. nhs.uk, call 0845 6024663 or text QUIT to 60123 and Quit4Life will call you back.

fitting door chains and locks, replacing light bulbs and batteries, plumbing and minor redecoration. Customers can either supply their own materials or they can be purchased from the HomeFixed Scheme at cost price. The Handyperson scheme is part of HomeFixed Hampshire that is also supported by Winchester, Hart and Fareham Councils. For more information or to book an appointment call Family Mosaic on 023 8065 9879 or email hantsia@ familymosaic.co.uk or visit www.familymosaichia.co.uk

Dementia Friendly Eastleigh The charity Dementia Friendly Hampshire has been working with us, local residents, community groups and businesses on a new initiative aiming to make the whole borough Dementia Friendly. Many dementia sufferers fear being misunderstood which makes them withdraw from society. Knowing that their local communities are dementia friendly can be very reassuring and a little

understanding can help them feel valued again. Volunteers from across the borough have formed Dementia Action Groups to identify the needs of people living with dementia and what

their local communities can do to support them and their carers. If you would like to join an Action Group or find out more about a group in your area and how to get involved please contact amanda.adams@eastleigh. gov.uk or call 023 8068 8343.

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Healthy communities

Borough enjoys huge Summer of Sport! This summer, local residents of all ages have enjoyed a huge range of opportunities through the Council’s Park Sport and Summer of Sport programmes. Nearly 4,500 bookings were taken for our ever-popular Park Sport scheme, which offered 8-16 year olds over 300 sessions across 17 different sports at 30 different borough locations. In addition, free swimming has been offered to under 16’s at Fleming Park, Wildern Leisure Centre and Hamble Sports Complex.

to a sport they haven’t played in years. Courses include Beginners Running, Return to Tennis, Get into Squash, Back to Badminton, Adult Trampolining, Get into Archery and many more. The Park Sport and Summer of Sport programmes are only possible due to generous support from CooperVision, First Wessex Housing Association, Sport England, and Local Parish and Town Councils and Eastleigh Borough Council would like to thank them for their continued support. Cabinet Lead for Leisure, Cllr Alan Broadhurst, said: “Park Sport and Summer of Sport has enabled people of all ages from across the Borough to access quality activity sessions and helps to keep them active and improve their health.“ For more information on the courses available and to book visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ sportworks

This year also saw the return of the Summer of Sport programme offering taster sessions for adults to try new sports and activities. Over 100 sessions were on offer in 22 different sports and activities which saw over 1000 bookings made by local residents looking to get active and give something new a try. The Council’s SportWorks team are also offering subsidised 6-8 week courses starting in September for local residents to learn a new sport or return

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Journey to Rio The Journey to Rio project launched in June 16, with 5,320 pupils from 17 local schools taking part. Pupils were encouraged to walk, run, cycle or scoot a total of 20 miles over a five week period using a ‘golden mile’ circuit marked out at their school. If a class of 30 pupils completed the challenge they would have collectively travelled the 5698 miles from Eastleigh to Rio, using our special ratio of 1 mile walked equating to 10 miles travelled.

Glow sticks at the ready! Get set for Clubbercise Turn off the lights, hand-out the glow sticks, then turn-up the volume and dance like no-one’s watching. That’s what happens when you go to a ‘Clubbercise’ class, the new fresh and fun dance fitness workout launched by our SportWorks team. An initial block of eight weekly sessions starts Monday 19 September, from 6.30pm to 7:30pm at the Toynbee Theatre, Toynbee School, Chandler’s Ford and includes a free ‘mocktail’ on the opening night. These sessions will be available for £4 pay as you go and only £2 for those aged 16-25, thanks to Sportivate funding.

and low impact options aimed at all abilities. Every class takes place with the main lights out, disco lights on and

all routines incorporate the trademark flashing glow sticks - providing a fun alternative to traditional exercise. For more information please visit www.eastleigh.gov. uk/sportworks or email sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk

Led by a qualified instructor, Clubbercise offers a blend of simple easy to follow aerobic dance moves, offering high

New Activ8 Pass for 16 to 25 year olds A new Activ8 Eastleigh offer will give young residents aged 16-25 access to subsidised swimming, gym and exercise classes over a two month period. It can be used at Fleming Park Leisure Centre, CrestFIT, Wyvern Sport and Fitness, Wildern Leisure Centre and Hamble Sports Complex. The price, for the two months membership, will vary between £25 to £33.99 based on each participating Leisure Centre’s rate. To encourage participants to attend regularly, not only will there be

no joining fee, but those who register seven or more visits will receive a third month full membership absolutely free! For those who are reluctant about attending their local

leisure centre on their own, there will be a special offer of a free T-shirt and entry into a prize draw to win a Fitbit, if you sign up together with a friend. This scheme will launch in September 2016. For more information and terms and conditions, please visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ activ8 or email sportworks@ eastleigh.gov.uk

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Planning

Fleming Park - taking shape Work is well under way on one of the biggest leisure developments in the region as the huge steel frame for the new Fleming Park Leisure Centre takes shape on the town’s skyline and excavation for the eight-lane swimming pool is now complete. The new building is being developed by the Council, next to the current centre on Passfield Avenue which remains open throughout the construction and will not close until the new centre is opened. Visitors can now get an idea of the scale of the 15-badminton court sports hall and the rest of the facilities that include a stateof-the-art gym, multipurpose studios, crèche and changing village.

They can also inspect the work at close hand through one of the viewing holes that have been cut in the hoardings surrounding the building site. The £25 million facility will help the council deliver on its commitment to promote a healthy borough. To keep up-to-date with the latest developments visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/ flemingpark

Council Leader Keith House and Cabinet Lead for Leisure, Cllr Alan Broadhurst assess progress of the new leisure centre.

Hendy Car Dealership approved Eastleigh Local Area Committee (ELAC) resolved to grant full planning permission for the first phase of the re-development of the old civic offices site on Leigh Road. A new Hendy car showroom will be built on part of the former magistrates court site and part of the old civic offices site. It includes provision for the construction of a car dealership comprising three showroom buildings for Mazda, Kia and Honda, that will provide around 75-90 jobs. It also includes proposals for a workshop, rear service yard, car parking, landscaping and access.

Chair of ELAC, Cllr Paul Bicknell, said: “This is an exciting development that brings more business investment into our borough, with additional jobs and opportunities for local people.” He added, “The Council retains ownership of the site and the business premises will add to the council’s property portfolio that provides a significant rental income to the Council which helps to keep council tax low,

without cutting services, for everyone in the borough.” Hendy Group CEO Paul Hendy welcomed the news that will see the south coast-based company to invest around £9 million in new facilities in Eastleigh. He said, “We are delighted that we will be able to put our Hampshire expansion plans into action. We are hoping to open the new showrooms towards the end of 2017.” Details of the application can be viewed on the council’s planning portal on www. eastleigh.gov.uk/planningbuilding - application number is F/16/78623.

Council approves ‘way forward’ for Local Plan New housing development in Eastleigh scoops prestigious award

The Council recently approved a way forward for its Local Plan - that will provide a framework for guiding development in the borough for the next 20 years until 2036.

The new housing development on the Monksbrook Estate has won the Planning for Affordable or Discounted Housing category of the Planning and the Placemaking Awards 2016.

The Local Plan will set out how land in the borough can be used and will provide the basis for future planning decisions

The scheme, by First Wessex and their development partner, Barratt Homes, is a distinctive development of 237 houses and flats. The Monksbrook Estate was designed to create a sense of place and develop a feeling of community. The scheme was developed in consultation with residents and has received overwhelming approval from families who

have moved into the new properties. Council Leader, Keith House, said: “The Council is committed to providing much needed housing. This scheme is a great example of providing a mix of high quality private and affordable housing that better meets the requirements of local people in the heart of Eastleigh town.”

The Council re-affirmed its support for a Botley By-Pass and also agreed that further work and investigation is needed on the location for larger scale strategic development together with the development of smaller sites across the borough. The Council is also backing a bid by Solent Local Enterprise

Partnership (LEP) for funding for the Chickenhall Link Road that has already been pledged by the last Chancellor before the election.

make plans to meet the housing needs for local people and to deliver the infrastructure including community facilities, such as schools, healthcare and leisure venues and vital new road links to meet the needs of the borough.”

The total housing requirement for the borough proposed over the plan period 2011-2036 is likely to be about 16,250 homes. Around 6,300 of the 16,250 homes are likely to be on additional greenfield sites.

Local people will have another chance to comment on the plans as part of another major consultation next year once firm proposals have been drawn up.

Council Leader Keith House said, “It is essential that we

For details about the Local Plan visit www.eastleigh.gov. uk/lp36

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Countryside

New Lakeside Centre opening with Family Fun Day An exciting family fun day will mark the opening of the new Lakeside Centre at Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh. The new facility is set to open at the end of September and will provide a new centre for users and visitors to the park to enjoy. The Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday 24 September from 1pm - 4pm and provide a great opportunity for local people to see the new facilities, meet some of the user groups and enjoy a range of activities such as face painting, willow weaving and forest school. Visitors to the event can also enjoy The Funky Play Bus and live music. The Borough Council has invested £2.5million in the new Lakeside Centre that will support a range of waterborne activities, including: canoeing, angling, model boating, open-water swimming and Newfoundland dogs rescue training.

centre and a storage building – each with a distinctive and complementary curved design. The centre is extremely energyefficient and incorporates the traditional skill of rough-stone walling. Full-height windows offer superb views across the water. The new facility also includes improved changing rooms and disabled facilities. Local people can hire a multi-purpose training and conference suite that can accommodate up to 60 people. There is also rentable office space for local businesses. To keep up to date with developments at the Lakeside Centre visit – www.eastleigh. gov.uk/lakesidecentre

The Lakeside Centre consists of two buildings – the main

Itchen Valley Country Park scoops ‘Green flag’ award Itchen Valley Country Park has maintained its prestigious green flag award for standards of excellent standards. It was awarded a Green Flag for the eighth year in a row for its excellent provision of green space for visitors to enjoy. In particular, the park has been recognised for its management of a variety of natural landscapes.

Cllr Dan Clarke and Cllr Carol Boulton with staff of Itchen Valley Country Park celebrate their Green Flag award.

Chair of Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee, Cllr Dan Clarke, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Itchen Valley Country Park to again be recognised as part of these national awards.”

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Services for business

Local businesses benefit from our commercial services The Council’s Direct Services teams provides commercial services for around one thousand businesses throughout the borough. A large number of borough businesses have chosen the Council’s Direct services team to provide them with a range of commercial services. The Council has developed an enviable reputation for delivering high quality, responsive and value-formoney services to the business community. These services include: Waste Collection and Recycling, Manual & Mechanical Sweeping and Litter Clearance, Grounds Maintenance, Pest Control, Tree and Arboriculture services and MOT testing for cars and light vans. Cabinet Lead for Business and Skills, Cllr Derek Pretty, said: “We are pleased to provide a trusted service for so many companies across the borough. This income, from a range of

commercial services, provides a major source of revenue for the Council and helps us to protect frontline services and improve services for local people.” He added, “With the squeeze on local government finances, it is increasingly important that councils explore opportunities to generate revenue to help order to support our services to local people.” Find out more: www.eastleigh. gov.uk/directservices

Don’t lose your vote It’s canvass time What is canvass time? This is when we contact you to make sure you are registered correctly on the Electoral Register. We do this by: 1. S ending you a Household Enquiry Form (HEF) for you to check and post back. 2. S ending a canvasser (an officer from the council) to call at your address if we haven’t had your HEF back. 3. Requesting that individuals who have been added to

the HEF, register themselves at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. 4. P ublishing a revised Register of Electors for voting and credit purposes.

When is the next canvass? During the Autumn months – August to November 2016

How can I get ready? Make sure you are registered correctly. Therefore, at canvass time, the information on your HEF will be correct and all you have to do is confirm your details with us.

You can register throughout the year at www.gov.uk/ register-to-vote. The Register of Electors is often used to confirm an individual’s address, especially if they are applying for credit such as a mortgage, personal loan or even a mobile telephone. If you are not registered you will probably be refused credit as well as losing your right to have your say via the ballot box. The next Register of Electors will be published on 1 December 2016.

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Your council

Help us celebrate our 80th year

If you are 80, we’d like you to help the borough celebrate its 80th birthday with an afternoon tea with The Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Des Scott. To celebrate the borough’s 80th birthday, we are inviting any residents who are in their 80’s to join the Mayor for afternoon tea at The Point, Eastleigh on Friday 7 October at 2pm. Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Des Scott, said: “It will be lovely to celebrate 80 years of the borough with local residents who are also in their 80s. I am sure the photographic display of the borough will also bring back lots of memories.” In 1936 Eastleigh was one of the few places granted Borough Status by Edward VIII, during his short reign of 326 days, and the town was given the right to elect a Mayor and Aldermen. The Charter celebrations to mark

the occasion took place on 3 October in front of thousands of residents at the bandstand on Leigh Road Recreation Ground. We will also be showing some newsreel film from the original event and a selection of civic items will be on display along with a heritage photographic display. So if you are in your 80s, the Mayor, Cllr Des Scott invites you and a guest to join him in the celebrations. To book your free place, please phone Janice Bayliss on 023 8068 8134 or email janice.bayliss@eastleigh. gov.uk. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis as numbers are limited.

Charter celebrations on Leigh Road Recreation Ground in 1936

Mayor’s Appeals

The current mace was presented to the borough in 1936

Each year the Mayor of Eastleigh chooses a charity or charities to raise money for during his or her Mayoral year. This year, the Mayor, Councillor Des Scott has chosen Countess Mountbatten Hospice, Eastleigh Carers Centre and Cerebral Palsy Sport to support during his Mayoral year which finishes in May 2017. Countess Mountbatten House is a special place where people with life limiting illnesses, both in the Hospice and the community, are cared for. Support from local businesses and community is essential to ensure that the charity can continue to enhance the quality of the lives of patients and their families. Eastleigh Carers provide advice, information and support for those who care for a family member. Carers range from 8 to 80 years old. Funding from donors is much needed to promote the

service to those who need it as well as providing free rooms where the carers may continue to meet. Cerebral Palsy Sport is the country’s leading national disability sports organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy. A Hampshire group is being set up and money raised from the Mayor’s Appeal will go towards this new group. The Mayor hopes to continue the success of last year’s Mayor, Mrs Jane Welsh who raised £30,000 for charity beneficiaries, Shine South,

Hamble Lifeboat and Hedge End Community Project who each received £10,000. Mrs Welsh is delighted to have been able to support these worthwhile charities and thanks everyone who supported her charity appeal. Various fundraising events are organised throughout the year, see page 15 for details of the Last Night of Proms Concert. For more information or if you would like to support the appeal please contact the Mayor’s Office on 023 8068 8134. If you would like to donate please visit www.justgiving. com/mayorofeastleighcharityappeal

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The Point and The Berry Theatre

Autumn at The Point Image credit: Hugo Glendinning

The Point has an inimitable programme of work this autumn, featuring inspiring contemporary dance and exciting theatre. Supported Artist Luke Brown Dance presents the beguiling For You I Long the Longest (Thursday 6 October). On Thursday 13 October Alexander Whitley Dance Company presents Pattern Recognition, preceded in the Creation Space by Associate Artist Ceyda Tanc Dance. Circus theatre company Pirates of the Carabina return to The Point with the immersive and visually arresting FLOWN (Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October).

On Thursday 3 November, see Phoenix Dance Theatre’s sensational contemporary dance Triple Bill, as they celebrate 35 years creating bold work in Until. With/Out. Enough, Bloom and Melt. Volcano Theatre Company presents Macbeth (Friday 18 November). This is a bold re-telling of the Shakespearian classic, suitable for ages 14+. Celebrate Christmas at the venue as The Point Youth Theatre presents The 12

Days of Christmas (Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 December), and an adaptation of author Michael Morpurgo’s Outlaw The Story of Robin Hood (Monday 19 to Saturday 24 December).

Autumn at The Berry Theatre

Filskit Theatre presents interactive arctic adventure Breaking the Ice on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 December. Autumn’s comedy programme features The Boy with Tape on his Face (Saturday 8 October) and Hal Cruttenden (Wednesday 16 November). The Point showcases the best of live screen this season with Royal Shakespeare Company’s Cymbeline (Monday 17 October) and King Lear (Monday 7 November). For more information and to book your tickets visit www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk, or phone the Box Office on 023 8065 2333.

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The Berry Theatre presents a varied programme of comedy and theatre for families this autumn. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company presents The Elves and the Shoemaker (Saturday 17 September), followed by a re-staging of The Little Red Hen (Monday 12 - Saturday 24 December). In association with The Berry Theatre, this is a real Christmas treat for the whole family. In October MONSTRO Theatre presents Bookstory (Saturday 8 October) exploring our relationship with books in a modern age and Tutti Frutti return with the enchanting Underneath a Magical Moon (Monday 24 October). Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents Frankenstein (Friday 4 November), an adaptation of the iconic gothic novel.

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Join a cast of young people as they perform The Tempest, as part of Shakespearience (Thursday 17 November). Goblin Theatre’s family production Penguin! Elephant! features original live music and dancing a-plenty (Saturday 12 November). This season’s comedy lineup includes Omid Djalili (Saturday 12 November), Shappi Khorsandi (Saturday 22 October) and Mitch Benn (Friday 2 December). National Theatre Live’s The Deep Blue Sea (Thursday 13 October) and Branagh Theatre Live’s The Entertainer (Thursday 27 October), make up the autumn Live Screen season. New for 2016 writer’s programme, Write Now, continues throughout autumn with a host of interactive events. For more information on The Berry Theatre’s autumn programme, and to book your tickets, visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk or phone the Box Office on 023 8065 2333.

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Eastleigh film festival

Eastleigh Film Festival This autumn Eastleigh Film Festival returns to the Borough for a week of movie-going magic, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. This year the festival celebrates home-grown British cinema, alongside seminal movies that inspired a generation of filmmakers. You can see Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End in venues to suit; The Blair Witch Project in the heart of the forest at Itchen Valley Country Park; original gangster hit Brighton Rock and iconic horror Dracula at The Point, plus many more at an array of exciting locations. Curated by The Point, this year’s event runs Monday 26th September to Saturday 1st October, for six days of film fun for all those passionate about movies. From intimate screenings in unique locations, to fancy dress and musical adages, to two cult films being screened in sites to match the setting, Eastleigh Film Festival truly has something for everyone.

With films for families, an Industry Day curated by Film Expo South, and enough added extras to transform your everyday cinema-going experience, Eastleigh Film Festival puts the magic back into going to the movies. For full line-up details and ticket information, visit www.eastleighfilmfestival.com.

Film festival listings Sixteen films will be screened across eleven venues this autumn as Eastleigh Film Festival returns for its third year. Monday 26 September 7.30pm Opening Night Gala with a screening of Sexy Beast at The Point Eastleigh Tuesday 27 September 1pm Brighton Rock at The Point Tuesday 27 September 7.15pm Mini Screening: Night at the Museum at Eastleigh Museum Tuesday 27 September 7.20pm Mini Screening: Big at The Entertainer, Swan Shopping Centre Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm Mini Screening: 127 Hours at Trespass, Swan Shopping Centre

Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm Mini Screening: The World’s End at The Station 36-38 High Street, Eastleigh

Thursday 29 September 11am – 6pm Careers and Industry Day with a screening of Containment at The Point, Eastleigh

Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm Mini Screening: Little Shop of Horrors at The Flower Shop, High Street

Thursday 29 September 8pm Mini Screening: Shaun of the Dead at The Chamberlayne Arms

Wednesday 28 September 7pm Mini Screening: Life is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella) at La Fenice, High Street

Friday 30 September 1pm The Sound of Music at The Point, Eastleigh

Wednesday 28 September 7.30pm Mini Screening: Hot Fuzz at Eastleigh Police Station Wednesday 28 September 1pm Tea with Mussolini at The Point, Eastleigh Wednesday 28 September 9pm Dracula at The Point, Eastleigh

Friday 30 September 8.15pm The Blair Witch Project at Itchen Valley Country Park Saturday 1 October 1pm How to Train your Dragon at The Point Eastleigh Saturday 1 October 8.30pm Airplane! at Southampton Airport

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Latest News from Barton Peveril Sixth Form College • Adult Learning Former Barton Peveril student and teacher is official olympics artist They are the greatest games on the planet - and a former Barton Peveril student and teacher has had the honour of being chosen to be part of them as an official Olympic artist for Rio 2016. Benjamin Senior, who studied A level Art at Barton Peveril and then returned to the college to teach, has been specially selected as one of eight artists to represent the UK by having his work made into an official Team GB poster. After growing up in Romsey and attending Halterworth Primary and Mountbatten secondary schools, Benjamin achieved A Levels at Barton Peveril before heading to Winchester School of Art and

completing an MA at the Royal College of Art, Britain’s most prestigious art college. The artist was chosen to be one of the Team GB artists by Karl Freedman who runs Counter Editions, the official printmakers for the British Olympic Association. The other seven to represent Team GB are: Tracey Emin, Anne Hardy, Howard Hodgkin, Sarah Jones, Eddie Peake, David Shrigley, and Sam Taylor-Johnson.

Counter Editions and Benjamin Senior.

Lynne Milton, Director of Art and Design at Barton Peveril said: “Benjamin was an exceptional art student. He was highly ambitious, prolific, disciplined and very determined.” “He was interested in the history of painting and traditional techniques at an early stage in his education, relishing in additional life drawing classes. “He returned to Barton Peveril in 2006 where he was an inspirational and highly professional teacher of fine art and a great role model.”

Top marks for adult learners at graduation event Adult learners have been celebrating at a graduation event after achieving the highest marks possible for their Access courses.

Thursday 30th April 2015 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Open Evenings Your chance to find out more about courses and life at sixth form college Tel: 023 8036 7200 | www.barton-peveril.ac.uk

Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th October 2016 | 5.30pm - 8.30pm Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh SO50 5ZA

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After two years of hard work, the success of the 30 students who’ve studied at Barton Peveril will enable them to go on to study at selective universities including Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Among the student successes were Jessica Sainsbury and Sarah Bodman who achieved 45 distinctions - the highest

grade available on an Access course, ensuring them university places Southampton and Winchester. Jessica and Sarah celebrated their success by joining the other adult learners at a special graduation event, held at the college. Emma Theobald, Access Coordinator at Barton Peveril

said: “We are incredibly proud of our adult learners and all that they have achieved this year. Their hard work has paid off – seeing them successfully gain university places on courses where competition is incredibly high, including Midwifery and Dental Hygiene.” Barton Peveril run Access to Higher Education courses over one or two years. The programmes are a route to university for adults without A levels or who would like to change career direction. As well as the Access and GCSE courses, they also offer leisure courses in Art, Creative Writing and Archaeology. For more information on Adult Learning at Barton Peveril, visit barton-peveril. ac.uk/adult-courses

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Hedge End, West End & Botley Church and Hampshire County Council, has recently opened at the King’s Community Church, Hedge End. The MUGA is a fantastic addition to the community facilities at the Church and is already proving popular with youngsters, who are enjoying basketball and football sessions. The MUGA supplements the highly successful Friday night Eden project which is open to local young people.

Berrywood Meadow New Multi-Use Games Area at King’s Community Church A Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), funded by Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee (LAC), the

The finishing touches have now been applied to the Berrywood Meadow and pathway project in Hedge End. Two benches have been installed with attractive deer carvings on the sides. The entrance to the wildflower

Your local area meadow has been levelled out, improving access.

accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Townhill Farm District Centre

Brightening our Villages

External repair and redecoration works are being carried out at the Centre. These works have been commissioned by Park Lane Block Management and will be completed within 3 months. The Townhill Farm play area is also due for replacement and the LAC has approved funding for this project and also the play area at Carpathia Close in West End.

Residents have told us they enjoy seeing the flower tower floral displays in the village centres. The LAC approved the purchase of nine planters, three each for Hedge End, West End and Botley village centres.

Footpath near Hedge End Medical Centre. A footpath is being built to improve access to local facilities. The footpath starts from Lower Northam Road and zig zags down to the Hedge End Medical Centre. Handrails have been provided to make it

Drivers needed for Good Neighbours The newly formed Hedge End Good Neighbours scheme is looking for more volunteer drivers. Drivers are an essential part of this service as they are needed to take Hedge End people to medical appointments. If you can help or would like further information, please call 03330 448842 or visit www.goodneighbours.org.uk.

What’s on in your area West End Seniors Table Tennis Club (age & experience no barrier) Tel 023 8044 4251 Pyjama Drama for Babies & Children up to 7 years old. www.pyjamadrama.com For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

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

Work starts to transform Grantham Green

Eastleigh

Somers Way play area

Play areas Two play areas are due to be unveiled over the autumn. A new one will be installed at the junction of Devon Drive and Cornwall Road on the Velmore Estate; while the other is an extension of the Monks Way play area, which is also enjoyed

by users of Eastleigh Lakeside Railway. The Lakeside housing estate also has a new basketball and goal unit on the Somers Way open space. These projects are part of the LAC’s on-going plan to invest in our play areas and open spaces.

Work will soon be under way to transform Grantham Green from a flat area of grass into a landscaped park. The Local Area Committee (LAC) has already approved £162,000 for the work and it is hoped that other grants will increase the total to more than £200,000. We hope to have completed most of the earth works and landscaping during the drier summer and autumn months, and the overall project should be completed in spring 2017. If you would like to get involved then why not join the Friends of Grantham Green group. Contact Mark Ellison on 023 8068 3853 or email: mark.ellison@eastleigh.gov.uk to find out more.

Market Square Look out for the new artistdesigned tree grilles that will be installed in the market place

during September. The seven steel grills designed to protect the roots of the newly planted trees, celebrate the history of the town from its early days in 1839 to the present. The images show many of the most notable milestones along the way, such as the emergence of the railway and the first flight in 1910 of the Moonbeam airplane, one of the first at the new airport.

Wells Place The way is now clear for the improvement works to be completed in Wells Place, following the refurbishment of the dangerous building overlooking the square. Block paving will be used to finish the new event and performance space. The work is scheduled for this autumn.

Post Office relocation The Post Office is consulting residents on their plan to relocate the current High Street Crown Post Office branch to within WH Smiths in the Swan Centre.

The plan would result in four serving counters at the rear of the store, which would be opened in February 2017. To comment, complete the online survey at postofficeviews.co.uk, entering the unique branch code (00454699), write to “FREEPOST Your Comments” (no other address details needed) or call the customer helpline on 0345 223344. You need to submit your comments by 14 September 2016.

What’s on in your area Over 50’s Dance Class no dance experience req. Tel: 023 8062 7804 Aucott School of Dance Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street Dance Tel: 07739 312356 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Guy Riddoch, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 3369, guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk, www.eastleigh.gov.uk/elac

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Your local area

Keeping the area tidy

Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound Blooming Netley! Netley’s shopping areas have been brightened up with new floral displays. They were funded by Eastleigh Borough Council and Hound Parish Council, who had help from Mayfield Nursery and Netley Court residential home to prepare the baskets, creating an attractive shopping environment in Station Road and Victoria Road.

Supporting children’s education and well-being The Local Area Committee (LAC) has agreed £6,000 towards a Parent Support Adviser post to help families in the Hamble cluster of schools. This worker will help with attendance, emotional and behavioural problems and difficult family circumstances, so that every child has the best

chance of doing well at our schools. They have also agreed £1,500 for health and well-being education at Netley Abbey Infants and Junior schools so that children adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles into adulthood. Age-appropriate and fun health education will be delivered by Life Education Wessex using their Life Bus and Harold the Giraffe!

Hamble Point Car Park The Council has agreed funding to install a height barrier at Hamble Point Car Park which is a popular viewpoint. While not wishing to exclude people, it is clear that the car park is increasingly being used as an overnight camping location by large vehicles, and restricting access for many local people.

New or replacement bins have been arranged for the New Road car park in Netley, and Cunningham Gardens and Mallards Road in Bursledon. Remember that litter bins can also be used for bagged dog waste.

for permissions, safety and traffic advice.)

Council supports local events Small grants are made available so that local groups can organise successful local events where the community can come together, be active, learn new things, meet people, and support local businesses. As well as the Netley Regatta & Summer Fayre, and the River Hamble Games in June, the LAC is supporting the Hamble Food Festival on Saturday 3 September, and Park Sport and Summer of Sport activities running throughout August. (If you are planning an event, please contact the Council early

Hamble Food Festival

What’s on in your area Chair Fitness free activity for people with limited mobility or fitness Tel 023 8045 2321 Tai Chi Tel 023 8045 2321 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Diccon Bright, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 8436, diccon.bright@eastleigh.gov.uk, www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh. Twitter @EBCHamble

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath Fair Oak Carnival Brave villagers showed their determination to provide a fun day out for the community at this year’s carnival. Despite the downpours, there were smiles and laughter on the faces of the rather damp parade participants - and a soggy outlook did not detract from the elegance of the carnival queen and attendants. A dog show featured for the first time this year and was very popular. Helpers are already being sought for next year and anyone wishing to lend a hand should contact Linda Greenslade on 023 8069 2403.

Bishopstoke community event Staff from the Borough Council, Bishopstoke Parish Council, First Wessex and Y Zone Youth Centre joined together to hold

an event in the play area in Sayers Road. Residents from the area are sometimes underrepresented at the wide range of events that take place in the village every week and staff were keen to display what is on offer over the summer and to listen to what else might be needed.

Park Sport joins forces with Y Zone Youth Centre This year’s Park Sport was enhanced by close involvement of the team from Y Zone Youth Centre. Young people and their families were able to visit the centre to see what is on offer whilst taking part in a range of taster sessions on the open space and multi-use games area on Blackberry Drive. Youth Centre Manager, Stella Furmedge was delighted at the opportunity to show off the

centre and welcome potential new users. She said: “The Park Sport team very much welcome this partnership. Park Sport gives participants a route into continuing their chosen activities after the summer. Joint working in this way encourages young people to take up physical activities, as well as promoting their social and emotional well-being.”

New Parish Office Fair Oak and Horton Heath will have its own parish office, at the former White Tree Farm, for the first time in its history. It will locate the parish team in a more central spot, making it easier for residents to access services and will enable staff to store and care for equipment in a more efficient manner. Temporary closure of the White Tree car park will take place

during the building of the facilities but the Park-and-Stride facility will remain available from other locations including the car park in Knowle Lane on the far side of Knowle Park. An excellent, newly created footway across the park will mean children and parents can still make their way safely to school, whilst enjoying the benefits of fresh air and the wonderful parkland on offer at this local jewel.

What’s on in your area The Hub After School Sports Club for 7-12 year olds. £9 per session. Monday to Friday, school end until 6pm. Minibus pick up from local schools to The Hub. Snacks and drinks provided before sports activities begin. Pre-booking essential. Tel 023 8064 7090. For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Min Partner, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 8439, min.partner@eastleigh.gov.uk or visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh

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Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury Dementia-friendly Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury The Council and the charity, Dementia Friendly Hampshire, have been working with local residents, community groups and businesses on a new scheme which aims to make Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury dementia friendly. A local Dementia Action Group has been set up to look at the needs of people living with dementia and what the community can do to support them in their daily lives. The Dementia Action Group is looking for new members, so if you would like to find out more, please feel free to come along to their next meeting which will take place on Tuesday 6 September, 11.30am at Fryern Hill Pavilion, Greenways, Chandler’s Ford SO53 2LE.

For further information please contact Amanda Adams by email: Amanda.Adams@ eastleigh.gov.uk, or call 023 8068 8343.

In memory of Joyce Coxon The Local Area Committee (LAC) Chair, Cllr Pamela Holden-Brown, was very sad to hear of the death of Joyce Coxon, who was the founder member of the Eastleigh Memory Support Group. Cllr Pamela Holden-Brown said: “Joyce’s initiative, abilities, her welcoming smile and her chat will be sadly missed. Her greatest wish was that the group would continue to flourish.” Around 40 people meet each Wednesday at the Dovetail Centre, Chandle’s Ford.

Vandalism to new trees

The Council has asked for help from local people who may have witnessed an act of vandalism to a line of three rowan trees in Bodycoats Road, between Tadburn Close and Winchester Road. The trees were snapped and destroyed over the weekend of 18/19 June. LAC Chair, Cllr Pam HoldenBrown, said: “It’s really sad and disappointing that these trees have been vandalised. Chandler’s Ford and Hiltingbury is known for its trees and it is heartbreaking to see this mindless damage.” Anyone who witnessed or has any information about this incident should email: trees@eastleigh.gov.uk.

Plant Towers Once again the Council has funded the very attractive plant towers for the Fryern Arcade which have been welcomed by shoppers and local traders.

Consultation on no-drinking zone Consultation on a scheme to prevent drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour in the Chandler’s Ford shopping area ended in July. The Council asked businessowners, shoppers and residents for their views on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO ) on the shopping streets around the Fryern Arcade. If approved at the LAC meeting on Wednesday 14 September, the PSPO will create a “no drinking zone” giving police and council officers powers to ask individuals to stop drinking

- and to confiscate alcoholic drinks if they are causing or likely to cause anti-social behaviour.

What’s on in your area Lindy Club classes and social dancing partners not necessary www.thelindyclub.co.uk Move with Peppa for 16 months to 5 year olds Tel 07881 304116 For more clubs and groups in the borough visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/clubs

For more information contact Andy Thompson, Area Co-ordinator on 023 8068 8357, andrew.thompson@eastleigh.gov.uk or visit www.eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh

Change of Circumstances Are you claiming Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support?

out on benefit or have an overpayment of benefit if you do not do this promptly.

If you are, and you have had a change in your circumstances remember to notify the benefits section at the Council, in writing, of exactly what the change is and provide proof of that change. You may lose

You are required to notify the Council, in writing, within one calendar month of the change or within 21 days if you are receiving Council Tax Support. The Council has a duty to protect public funds and

ensure that you are receiving the correct benefit/support. If you fail to notify the Council of a change you could face prosecution and have interest, costs or penalties added to any debt that you will have to pay back. For more information, call 023 8068 8046.

Have your say

Keep warm & cosy this winter

Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting. Hedge End, West End & Botley (7pm)

Bursledon, Hamble-leRice & Hound (6pm)

12 Sept • 7 Nov 2000 Centre

22 Sept • 24 Nov Hamble Primary School

Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (7pm)

Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury (7pm)

21 Sept • 23 Nov Stoke Park Junior School

14 Sept • 16 Nov The Dovetail Centre

Eastleigh (7pm)

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Culture

Want to be a Heritage Volunteer?

Thanks to grant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund a new training programme will be launched in September to help volunteers bring the history and heritage of our region to life. The course will include lectures and presentations on countryside, architecture and historic buildings along with practical sessions on how to help visitors and promote events. Participants will not only get support for study but will go on behind the scenes visits to museums and other historic sites and help plan upcoming events. These include the Jane Austen festivals planned for Southampton and Netley, and the new heritage attractions at God’s House Tower and Royal Victoria Country Park opening in 2017. There will also be options to train as tourist guides with the Hamble Valley Heritage Guides and the Southampton Tourist Guides or to join living history interpretation groups.

Cheryl Butler, Head of Culture at Eastleigh Borough Council who are co-ordinating the recruitment programme said: “It is really exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in history and heritage; volunteers will not only have the opportunity to get recognised for their contribution but will have fun!” To register your interest email roadtoagincourt@outlook.com with your contact details and a short paragraph on why you want to be a heritage volunteer by Saturday 10 September.

Austen links celebrated As part of the commemorations for the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, Netley villagers are looking at ways to raise awareness of the author’s links with the area. Whilst she was living in Southampton, she visited the ruins of Netley Abbey looking for inspiration, which led to her writing her own ‘spoof’

gothic novel, Northanger Abbey. There are plans for a new leaflet and literary trail, as well as events through the summer of 2017.

Creative Conversations at The Point The Council has launched a new regular networking event for artists and creative industries professionals on the second Tuesday of each month between 6pm and 8pm. The events in July saw over 60 people meet in the venue’s beautiful foyer and café bar which was refurbished earlier this year. Creative Conversations brings together professionals based at the Borough’s four creative hubs, as well as others from the wider creative community across Hampshire. These events are open to local artists and creative industries professionals working across all practices, from fine art to contemporary performance,

to crafts, creative writing, design, film and computer games. If you would like to network with like-minded people the next event will be on Tuesday 13 September.

Sorting Office supporting local artists The Sorting Office designermaker studios in Eastleigh town centre has launched a new programme, providing valuable support to local artists. Thanks to a grant from Arts Council England, the Sorting Office Associate Programme (SOAP) will see the bustling studios in Wells Road share its expertise and extend its support to artists and designer-makers in the region.

The programme is aimed at growing a wider artistic community, bolstering the borough’s flourishing cultural scene by offering local artists opportunities to build partnerships and share ideas. Artists local to Eastleigh and its surrounding areas are being encouraged to sign up for the scheme, which provides a host of benefits, including professional development workshops, discount on stalls at Sorting Office events and significantly reduced rates of hire for the Production House workshop facility and Screen Printing Cabin. For more details, contact The Sorting Office Studio Manager Ria Loveridge via: ria@aspacearts.org.uk

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Prosperous place

Students gain Council experience Industrial Cadets Following months of planning and preparation five business units at the Borough Council worked with students from Barton Peveril College and Crestwood College on a pilot Industrial Cadets work experience programme. The programme had the students working together on a team project on customer service as well as a miniproject tailored to each of their teams which saw them achieve the Silver Award. The Industrial Cadets Award is a national accreditation for work experience for young people aged 11-19. It provides a framework for work experience which helps to provide an insight into how

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills are applied outside the classroom. Feedback from the cadets was very positive. Danielle Head, a pupil at Crestwood College, said: ‘During my work experience I became more confident when working on my own or within a team and I gained useful practical skills.”

Theatre Work Experience The Point’s work experience programme nurtures new, young talent and aims to support professional development. It gives practical training to anyone between the ages of 14 and 26 who demonstrates strong ambition to work in the arts sector, regardless of background or qualifications. Over the past year they have hosted a total of 12 young people with various theatre ambitions. Student Amy Brechin, said: ‘The experience of working at The Point gave me confidence and showed me the huge workload in making a production happen.”

Tec Hub launches new membership scheme Digital and creative start-up businesses are being offered a special introductory rate to join Eastleigh’s Tec Hub. Since launching the renewed membership scheme, the Digital Arts Programme has signed up 16 businesses ranging from web developers to weatherproof map makers.

Based at Wessex House business centre in the heart of the town, Tec Hub helps digital and creative businesses who are looking to collaborate and take their ideas to the next level. The introductory membership package is being offered at just £90 + VAT for 12 months. Many digital and creative start-ups such as gaming and media companies are benefiting from the ‘smart space to work, meet, think, create and network’. Some of the benefits of being a Digital Arts Programme member include: • Access to Tec Hub’s collaborative drop-in workspace, with free

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super-fast WiFi and kitchen facilities. • Free entry to events held at Tec Hub. • An online profile on Tec Hub and Creative Eastleigh websites and promotion via the monthly Digital Arts newsletter. • Exclusive access to pitch for work on future Creative Eastleigh and Eastleigh Borough Council ventures. • Membership to business support group Southern Entrepreneurs. To apply visit www.techub-eastleigh.co.uk and fill in the short application form on the ‘Become a Member’ page.

Spend £25 in Eastleigh town centre and receive £2.60 back from your parking! Eastleigh BID (Business Improvement District) continues to work with shops in the town to provide a parking initiative. Simply spend £25 or more in one transaction in a shop in Eastleigh town centre (excluding grocery shops and food outlets) and receive a voucher for £2.60 off your car parking. Take your voucher, along with your shopping receipt, to the Eastleigh BID offices, Wells Place, (next to McDonalds)

where they’ll be happy to refund your parking. Stay up to date on new parking initiatives, events and offers by visiting www.visiteastleigh. co.uk. The website offers a range of information on town centre shops, job vacancies and places to eat and drink.

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What’s on

Greyladyes Art Foundation Heritage Weekend

Tickets £12 (includes drink & nibbles) from cmhcharity.org.uk

Chapel Sessions Music

10 & 11 September -12-4pm Anchors Away For Agincourt Craft Exhibition. Tel 023 8040 4649

Eastleigh Fusion Choir

at St. Edwards Church, Netley 2 September - 7.30pm Andrea Valeri, world-renowned finger style guitarist from Tuscany. 14 September - 7.30pm “Nashville” singer songwriters Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling and Kyshona Armstrong. 22 October - 7.30pm Celtic Routes ‘Celtic fiddle fireworks’ with Richard Wood & Gordon Belsher. Tickets available from Hantsweb Online Shop or Tel 07702 980677 Bishopstoke Carnival

Saturday 10 September River Float Competition and Duck Race Sunday 11 September Parade and fete Tel. No. 023 8061 5604

Eastleigh Carnival/Mardi Gras

17 September – 12noon-7pm Leigh Road Recreation Ground 60s Themed Fun Day 11am-4pm and Parade 5pm To book a stall or place in the parade visit www.eastleighcarnival.co.uk Swishing – Swap your way to a new wardrobe!

13 September 6pm - Clothing drop off 7.30pm - Event starts Concorde Club, Eastleigh Drop off at least 3 fashion items (clothes, shoes or handbags) and receive a token for every item you donate which you can exchange for an item of your choice.

24 September – 7-10pm North Baddesley Community Centre. Evening of Song in aid of Romsey District Nurses. Tel 023 8025 5901 HPCA’s Durga Puja Autumn Festival

7-8 October - 7.30pm-10pm The Hilt, Chandlers Ford Includes ‘East Meets West’ cultural presentation and Musical Drama. Tel - 07883 008581 rasmayi@hotmail.com Jubilee Sailing Trust Autumn Pumpkin Festival & Scarecrow Avenue

8 October - 12-5.30pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley. Adults £5 includes parking & Children under 13 free. www.jst.hampshire.org.uk

Bishopstoke Players present the comedy ‘The 39 Steps’

13-16 October Bishopstoke Memorial Hall Tickets £8 (£6 under 16) from www.bishopstokeplayers.org or Tel 023 8069 3032

players. Free buffet and T-shirt for those taking part. Entry £5 (closing date 5 October) www3.hants.gov.uk/ping-pong or Tel 01962 846573 Last Night of the Proms Concert

28 October – 10.30am-2.40pm Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh Lion Dance performance, craft & art, music & tea, dance & fashion, sport & fun. Entrance £5 (includes token for Chinese food) Tel 0781 630 2161

5 November Reception: 7pm & Concert: 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall, Chandlers Ford with 14th Eastleigh Scout & Guide Band – The Spitfires in aid of the Mayor’s Appeal Tickets £8 adults and £5 children (age 15 and under) Tel 023 8090 2400

Annual Ping Pong Tournament 2016

Spot On Productions present Annie

Chinese Cultural Day for the Disabled

29 October – 9am-4pm Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Eastleigh Over 65’s Competition for beginners and non-league

10-12 November – 7.30pm & 2.30pm (Sat mat) The Point, Eastleigh Tel. 023 8065 2333

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Devolution

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The Solent Combined Authority The Solent Combined Authority (SCA) currently being proposed includes the Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, as well as the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership. This is the only Combined Authority currently being proposed in Hampshire. The devolution deal would deliver benefits for the whole area. With such a wide range of functions, it is likely that most people living and working in the combined authority area would experience many of the benefits. It would give greater powers and more control over resources at a local level, which would mean we can: • improve local public transport and connections to the national networks

growth, including transport, infrastructure, housing and business support

• improve our road and rail networks so it’s easier for goods to be transported and for people to travel to and from work, helping businesses to thrive

• £210 million a year in business rates would be secured in return for the three councils leaving the current system of local authority funding

• work together on a plan to attract new employers to the area, creating jobs and opportunities for local people

• make sure training is designed to provide the skills local employers need, so businesses can grow.

The SCA would take control of money from the government that it would then be able to invest in developing the local economy. This means we could improve our local economy by investing in better infrastructure, transport, and housing, and ensuring we build the right skills to support our local industries. The money for most of this is currently controlled by central government and it isn’t always spent on the things that matter most in our region.

• £900 million to invest over the next 30 years in areas that contribute to economic

The SCA would have control of a new £30 million budget from the government, promised for

• support economic growth by making suitable sites available for new housing schemes and employment developments

each of the next 30 years. This money could be invested in a range of diverse projects to address local issues. The combined authority would also keep 100% of the business rates collected in the area. Currently local authorities give around 50% of the business rates collected to central government. Full retention of business rates would be expected to provide an income to the combined authority of around £210 million per year. This money would be spent on services in the local area, and as the local economy grows, this income would grow too. In exchange for this income, the three unitary authorities would withdraw from the Grant Scheme whereby each authority receives money from government every year.

Devolution

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Questionnaire We all know times are challenging for public services. Here in Eastleigh we have striven hard to keep the services you need, at a price you can afford, reducing council tax in real terms every year for thirteen years. We know too, that public services need to change to survive. That’s why we have been working on ways to further improve joined-up working in our local areas,

with more opportunities to provide access to services through our website and, in the future, through social media. And we need to work with our neighbours too. That’s why we are exploring more joint working with South Hampshire councils to bring in major investment to improve our road network, to reduce congestion, to invest in skills and jobs, and to create a South Hampshire greenbelt. It’s part of the government’s plans for “devolution”.

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At the same time, Hampshire County Council has launched a consultation on proposals to centralise decision-making in Winchester, abolishing local Borough and District Councils, scrapping our plans to work with our neighbours. We wanted to make sure you give us your thoughts and views, please take a few minutes to answer a few questions as we plan for the future. Cllr Keith House Council Leader

(you do not need to write anything else on the envelope)

Fill in our online survey and submit on our website:

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1. Do you think decisions about local services such as kerbside waste collections, parks and open spaces, leisure centres should be taken at a district level or county wide level? District level

County level

5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the principle of local councils working together to achieve greater funding from central government to boost infrastructure, economic growth and investment in the area? Strongly agree

2. Do you think decisions on planning applications should be taken at a district level or county wide level?

Agree

District level

Strongly disagree

County level

3. What do you think the Council’s objectives on council tax should be ? Reduce in real terms Increase in line with the cost of living Increase further to invest in services

4. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the principle of local councils working together to secure more powers so communities have more control over local issues? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree

Neither agree or disagree Disagree

6. How important do you think it is that business rates should be retained locally and invested back into the community to help create more jobs? Very important Important Neither important or unimportant Unimportant Very unimportant

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