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BOROUGH NEWS Winter 2026

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£154.4 million boost for social and affordable homes Eastleigh Borough Council has secured £154.4 million to deliver 1,042 new social and affordable homes for people across the Borough.

the first shared ownership homes have been reserved.

Homes England has named the Council as a Strategic Partner for the Government’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036.

“This partnership means we can build on that progress across the Borough and deliver good homes that meet local needs.”

Eastleigh is one of only three councils in England to be named as a Strategic Partner. The funding will help the Council tackle the need for affordable housing by turning its planned housing sites into new homes for local people. It will give the Council greater certainty to plan ahead and bring forward homes across the Borough over the next ten years. A key part of the programme is One Horton Heath, the Council’s flagship development. Work is well under way on the first 381 homes at the Lower Acre. The first homes are now nearing completion and 35 per cent in this phase will be affordable. The first shared ownership homes have also been reserved. Shared ownership gives people the chance to buy a share of their home and pay rent on the remaining share. It can help people who cannot afford to buy a suitable home outright.

One Horton Heath is being led by Eastleigh Borough Council, with homes delivered through its housebuilding team, eastbrooke homes. The new community will also include green spaces, a primary school, a local centre, sports facilities and new walking and cycling routes. The Homes England funding will allow the Council to build on this progress and deliver affordable homes across a wider range of Council-owned sites. Cllr Keith House, Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, said: “We know how difficult it can be for people to find a good home they can afford in our Borough. “This £154.4 million will deliver 1,042 social and affordable homes and help more local people put down roots here. “Being one of only three councils chosen as a Homes England Strategic Partner is an important vote of confidence in our plans and in our ability to deliver them. “We can already see that work becoming real at One Horton Heath. The first homes are nearly finished and

The Strategic Partnership builds on the Council’s existing work with Homes England. Previous Homes England funding has helped the Council deliver social rented homes at Airey Place in Netley and Postmark Place in Eastleigh town centre. Around £20 million of earlier government funding also helped the Council put key road infrastructure in place at One Horton Heath. Eastleigh’s approach is focused on providing the right homes in the right places. This includes social and affordable housing, homes for sale and rent and homes that meet different needs at different stages of people’s lives. Pictured: Aviary Court which opened in October is the first development where the Council has used the £154.4 million grant from Homes England to offer new affordable housing (see page 15).

Christmas light switch-on On Saturday 21 November Eastleigh town centre is set to be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. The day-long event will offer family-friendly entertainment, seasonal shopping, a dazzling community light parade, and a spectacular fireworks finale. See more on page 8.

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PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

Christmas trees: dispose of them responsibly

Our focus As a Council, we are focused on improving the quality of life of everyone living and working in the Borough, both now and in the future.

Protecting our environment

As we move into the festive season, residents are reminded that there are no public drop-off points in the Borough for unwanted Christmas trees.

Maintaining and creating an attractive and sustainable environment that is valued, and which can allow residents, visitors and nature to flourish.

When Christmas is over, please make sure your tree is taken to a household waste recycling centre (HWRC) or handed to a licensed waste carrier. If you subscribe to the Council's garden waste collection service, Christmas trees can be put out with garden waste in the New Year (cut into sections shorter than 4ft). Don't leave your tree beside a general waste bin.

Enabling a healthier Eastleigh

We want all residents and visitors to the Borough to live long, healthy and happy lives and so we are focused on improving health and wellbeing and reducing socio-economic and health inequality.

Shaping places

Creating and enhancing places where residents and businesses can thrive. It is about ensuring that our neighbourhoods, buildings and spaces work well for everyone and that our places are attractive, vibrant, distinctive and safe.

Fly-tipping Christmas trees not only spoils our local environment but also costs time and money to clear – resources that could be better spent improving our communities.

Christmas recycling: How to reduce your festive waste Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it can also create a lot of extra rubbish. From wrapping paper and cardboard to leftover food and Christmas trees, there are plenty of simple ways households in Eastleigh can reduce, reuse and recycle.

To help support a buoyant housing market we are delivering high-quality homes of all tenures to provide opportunities for people looking for affordable rent, or a new home to meet the diverse needs of residents. We are also co-creating communities, alongside housing development, by delivering infrastructure, employment, leisure and open spaces.

Waste that can’t go in your bins should always be disposed of responsibly - take it to local HWRC or, if you choose to use a waste carrier, make sure they are licensed. Always ask to see their carrier registration number and, where possible, pay by card to create a traceable payment record. Remember, if your waste is found fly-tipped and traced back to you, you could still be held liable, even if someone else disposed of it on your behalf.

Don't waste Christmas food Christmas often means plenty of leftovers! Rather than throwing food away, why not turn leftovers into another meal? Anything that can't be eaten can go into your weekly food waste collection. Recycling at the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) For larger items or additional household waste, your local Household Waste Recycling Centre can help. The Eastleigh-area facility is at Stoney Croft Rise, Chandler's Ford, SO53 3YU, and there are HWRCs at Hedge End, Netley and Fair Oak. Check the latest Hampshire County Council guidance before visiting. Reuse before recycling

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Dispose of waste responsibly

Before putting something in the bin, ask: can it be used again? Save gift bags, ribbons, decorations and good-quality wrapping paper for next year. Unwanted toys, clothes and other usable items could be donated rather than thrown away. A greener Christmas in Eastleigh

Your Christmas waste collections Normal Collection Day

Revised Collection Day

Friday 25 Dec

Monday 28 Dec

Tuesday 29 Dec

Wednesday 30 Dec

Thursday 31 Dec

Saturday 2 Jan

With a little planning, we can all help reduce festive waste across Eastleigh. Reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible, and give the planet a little Christmas present too!

Friday 1 Jan

Monday 4 Jan

Tuesday 5 Jan

Check your collection dates

Tuesday 5 Jan

Wednesday 6 Jan

Thursday 7 Jan

Friday 8 Jan

Saturday 9 Jan

Don't forget that bin collection days can change over the Christmas and New Year period. Check the Eastleigh Borough Council collection calendar for your address so you know when to put your bins out. Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/waste-bins-and-recycling

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Borough can breathe easier For the first time in 21 years, Eastleigh Borough is set to have no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs).

Management Areas is very positive news and reflects the considerable improvement in air quality we have seen over recent years."

The two remaining AQMAs - in central Eastleigh and around Hamble Lane - have been revoked, recognising the significant improvements in local air quality across the Borough.

“We would like to thank our residents, businesses, and commuters for the contribution they have made to this progress.”

The improvements are a combined result of cleaner vehicle fleets, increasing use of electric vehicles, thanks to more charging points across the Borough, changes in travel and working patterns, and greater awareness of the importance of good air quality. Cllr Rupert Kyrle, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The revocation of these two Air Quality

The Council’s Pollution Control team will continue to monitor air quality across the Borough and will work with residents, businesses, transport partners and other organisations to identify further opportunities to reduce pollution. Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/air-qualitymonitoring Pictured: Air quality monitoring station

Recycle your glass this winter As the evenings draw in and empty bottles and jars begin to pile up, remember to pop them into your separate glass box. From jars of festive chutneys and sauces to bottles of your favourite Christmas drinks, there’s plenty of glass to recycle over the festive season. Make sure you put your empty glass bottles and jars into your glass box. Before putting them out for collection, please make sure your glass is empty and relatively clean. A quick rinse is

all that’s needed – there’s no need to make it spotless. Remember, not all glass can be recycled in your glass box. Drinking glasses, Pyrex, mirrors, window glass and light bulbs should not be included. Recycle your glass this Christmas and help keep valuable materials in use, while reducing waste over the festive season. Find out more at: eastleigh.gov.uk/ glass-recycling

Butterfly abundance at Stoke Park Farm Since 2024, teams of local residents and nature experts have come together to combine local knowledge with professional expertise to survey wildlife at Stoke Park Farm. Volunteers formed teams to monitor a range of species and habitat, between April and September 2026, including: butterflies and moths, birds, reptiles, bats, fungi, dormice and plants. The 2026 season, with its rainy spring and extremely hot summer, saw more butterflies than in the previous two years. On some of the one-hour transect walks in the height of summer, members of the team spotted almost 1,500 butterflies! The most abundant butterfly species recorded at Stoke Park Farm were Meadow Browns and Gatekeepers, alongside several rarer species, including the Purple Hairstreak. Some of the species

recorded are recognised as priority species in Hampshire and are indicators of the variety of habitats which are developing on the site. The butterfly survey season is now over, but the team will continue its work over the coming weeks by searching for Brown Hairstreak eggs. In the winter of 2024, a Brown Hairstreak egg was discovered at Stoke Park Farm, the only one currently recorded in the Borough of Eastleigh. This finding provides tentative evidence that Stoke Park Farm is a breeding site for this rare species. The team hopes to find further Brown Hairstreak eggs this winter and record an even greater diversity and abundance of butterflies during the 2027 survey season – and see what impacts the summer drought has had on butterfly numbers.

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ENABLING A HEALTHIER EASTLEIGH

Volunteer with our creative, wellbeing and outdoor teams Have you thought of volunteering? Volunteering helps you connect, learn and make a difference. Maintain outdoor habitats, support events and help people get active. The Council has options for regular, flexible and ad hoc activities. No experience is needed and we will provide the support, training and tools to carry out the roles. New to the roster is the Country Park Gardening Volunteer role. Join a friendly group to assist our Rangers with maintaining and creating gardening spaces for wildlife and our visitors at Itchen Valley Country Park on Friday mornings. We have recently launched WalkTogether Eastleigh, previously Health Walks, to help everyone rediscover the joy of walking, whether they have a physical or learning disability, a long-term illness, or simply want to explore and connect. Other opportunities include working with the Countryside team as roving or Hiltingbury Lakes volunteers, as event volunteers with the Visitor Experience team at the Country Parks, or as a theatre usher with The Point and The Berry Theatres. Apply now eastleigh.gov.uk/volunteering

Fitness programme launches for Stoptober This Stoptober, the Council launched Smokefree United, which provides an activity and nutrition programme for residents who want to quit smoking.

work; access to a registered dietitian; and a WhatsApp group, post-session support and coffee sessions to foster a social network of encouragement.

Smokefree United hosts a support network for behaviour change and promotes the benefits of healthy eating and physical activity.

Participants are also welcome to attend 'follow on' classes.

The 12-week programme by Momentum Fitness, designed for Smokefree Hampshire clients, includes monitoring physical and lifestyle benchmarks; a mix of weightlifting, endurance and mobility

Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/quit-smoking

Long-term partnership will balance development and green space The Council has signed a 33-year agreement to create a new local habitat bank, an area of land managed to increase biodiversity, helping to support future development and enhance nature across the Borough. The long-term partnership, with Environment Bank Limited, is designed to ensure new developments can meet environmental planning requirements while creating and protecting valuable green spaces for local communities. It will turn more than 20 hectares of former intensive farmland alongside the Upper Hamble Estuary into woodland, meadows, and scrub. This will benefit many species and make a significant contribution to the Hampshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the Council’s own Biodiversity Strategy.

Under Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation, developers must leave nature in a better state than before work started and achieve at least a ten per cent increase in biodiversity. One way developers can do this is by purchasing biodiversity units from habitat banks. Eastleigh Borough Council Leader, Cllr Keith House, said: “The habitat bank forms part of the Council's wider strategic land programme, which aims to deliver lasting environmental benefits and enhance our natural habitats. "It will help unlock sustainable development opportunities within the Borough and ensure that important habitats are protected and enhanced for future generations.”

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A successful year for Eastleigh Active Eastleigh Active celebrated another successful year in 2026, giving young people across the Borough the opportunity to get active, try new sports and build confidence during the school holidays. In 2026, the programme delivered a wide variety of activities for children and young people aged 5-16. It ran for six days during the Easter holidays and four weeks over the summer, offering an even greater choice. The summer programme was the biggest to date, with 30 different sessions available.

Eastleigh Active continued to focus on increasing female participation, offering dedicated girls-only activities. Eastleigh Active returns in Easter 2027, with another programme of exciting opportunities. Stay up-to-date on the latest Eastleigh Active information: mailchi.mp/eastleigh/ newsletter Pictured: Eastleigh Active Skate Jam participants with Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Richard Gomer.

Family Grub Club helps families cook healthier meals on a budget Eleven families in Bursledon have been learning how to prepare healthy, affordable meals together with help from Munch’s Family Grub Club. The six-week cooking programme at Pilands Wood Community Centre has helped them build confidence in the kitchen by teaching practical skills with an eye on the budget.

Big Sister Project at Places Leisure Eastleigh Places Leisure Eastleigh are big into providing opportunities to get everyone moving – and this sits at the heart of the Big Sister Project. Run by their resident sport leaders, Taliyah and Hannah, this programme targets girls age 9 - 15 to encourage continued participation in sport and movement.

• A friendly on-site team

The programme offers:

Girls can participate on a PAYG basis (£4.70 per class) or via Big Sister Membership (£11 per month). Bookable via the Places Leisure app.

• Unlimited gym use during Junior Gym hours (11–15-year-olds)

• Unlimited swimming • Age-appropriate group workout classes

• Free access to the Places Leisure App and Virtual Studio which includes the Big Sister channel

Sessions take place on Wednesdays at 4.30pm (age 11-15), and Thursdays at 4.30pm (age 9-11).

Pictured: Girls taking part in a summer Big Sister session at Places Leisure

The families learned simple, low-cost recipes that could be batch-cooked from scratch. Dishes included fajitas, curry, bolognese, picnic food, burritos and stir-fry, with vegetarian options available. Families said: “We are so busy in the week, with clubs and other

commitments, so it’s great to learn some simple, healthy recipes.” “The recipes are inexpensive to make and will now be a staple in our household.” “This is such a great idea, getting the whole family to cook together we will certainly be doing this more at home!” The project was made possible by funding provided by the Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Local Area Committee. Pictured: Participants during a grub club session.

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Kick-start your 2027 with New Year Boost The annual New Year Boost programme is supporting adults in the Borough to boost their health and fitness for 2027.

Join free weekly walks across the Borough WalkTogether sessions are available across the Borough all year round.

You just need good walking shoes, water and suitable clothing!

They are great for people with long-term illnesses, mobility issues, or those who just want to connect with new like-minded walkers.

Simply register on your first walk and be led by WalkTogether Leaders on a local route of about 2-3 miles. Slow walk options are available on some routes.

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There are free options, pay-as-you-go, block course bookings - and some include exclusive New Year Boost discounts to support all budgets. Residents aged 16 years-old and above can choose from beginner courses and options over three levels, depending on their needs and starting point. The levels begin with ‘Getting Started’, helping to get you moving with support or self-led, group activities at more of a leisurely pace.

Or choose ‘Kick-Start’ and ‘Push Yourself’ options to get the heart pumping. Following the success of last year's women-only sessions, a new range of sessions and courses will be on offer. January and February is a great time to kickstart healthy habits - and sometimes it can be difficult to know where to look or what is on offer. This scheme provides a one-stop shop of different activities - showcasing the variety and quality of activity providers and venues in the local area. Find out more eastleigh.gov.uk/nyboost

Festival encourages exploration The Eastleigh Walking and Wheeling Festival helped hundreds of local people ‘walk, wheel and connect’. Participants completed over 40 free led and self-led routes over a month of activities. Local organisations, artists and volunteers provided a rich variety of trails to explore by foot, wheelchair and mobility aid. The amazing route leaders used history, art, nature, photography and live performance to bring fun and interest to each event. The Point’s creative team bookended the festival with an interactive promenade trail based on Eastleigh’s Spitfire fighter aircraft heritage.

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The festival was funded by Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council and organised by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

Clean Air Night: making informed choices at home Clean Air Night takes place on Tuesday 17 November, providing an opportunity to learn more about the impact of burning wood and solid fuels on the air we breathe, and the simple steps we can all take to reduce pollution. When wood is burned, it releases fine particulate matter that is small enough to travel deep into the lungs and can affect our health.

The Clean Air Night campaign encourages people to find out more about the impact of burning solid fuels and consider cleaner ways to heat their homes. If you use a wood-burning stove or other solid-fuel appliance, choosing properly dried wood; keeping your appliance well maintained and using it correctly can help reduce the amount of pollution produced. Household waste should never be burned, as this can release harmful pollutants into the air.

WHAT’S ON

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OF MICE AND MEN

14 November, 2pm The Berry Theatre

THE EVERLEY BROTHERS BY CANDLELIGHT

17 November, 11am & 2pm The Point

12 November, 7.30pm The Point

13 November, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre

SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® ROMEO AND JULIET

A TALE OF US

CHRISTMAS GROTTO

21 & 22 November, 10.30am – 4.30pm The Point

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

19 November, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre

22 November, 1pm & 3.30pm The Berry Theatre

ALEX MCALEER: MIND READER

SANTA’S SLEIGH RIDE

4 December, 7.30pm The Berry Theatre

COMEDY HIGHLIGHTS ANYTHING FUNNY

17 November & 15 December, 8pm The Point

ALFIE MOORE: ACOPALYPSE NOW

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FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS

12 – 18 December, various times The Berry Theatre

CHRISTMAS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST

EASTLEIGH’S COLLABORATIVE WALK

Weekly Mondays, 10am The Point

QUIZ AND CURRY

20 October, 7pm The Point

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21 November, 10am - 5pm The Point

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18 – 24 December, various times The Point

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18 December, 12pm The Point

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CORAM SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY

Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

27 November, 7pm The Point

28 November, 7pm & 6 December, 2pm The Point

19 December, 1pm & 3.30pm The Berry Theatre

Alice in Wonderland

19 November, 11.30am The Point

11 November, 7pm The Point

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Step into the 80s at Itchen Valley Country Park Music fans are invited to an evening of classic 1980s hits when 80s by Moonlight comes to Itchen Valley Country Park on 9 July 2027.

Christmas magic comes to Eastleigh Transforming Eastleigh into a winter wonderland, the town centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Saturday 21 November. The day-long event - organised by Eastleigh Town Council and supported by the Borough Council - will offer familyfriendly entertainment, seasonal shopping, a dazzling community light parade, and a spectacular fireworks finale. The festivities kick off in the morning with bustling market stalls lining the town centre streets, offering handmade gifts, festive treats, and local produce. Families can head over to The Point Theatre, where Santa’s Grotto will open its doors to welcome children for a special holiday experience. Throughout the day, local performers,

musicians, and street entertainers will keep spirits high across the town. Beginning at 5.15pm, a vibrant community light parade will wind through the streets, featuring colourful, handmade lanterns crafted by local school children and community groups. The excitement builds towards 6pm, when the main lights switch-on takes place, instantly illuminating Eastleigh in a dazzling holiday display. Immediately following the switch-on, a breathtaking fireworks display will light up the night sky above the town centre to cap off the night. Entry to the town centre festivities is free. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, use public transport, and check local travel guidance for town centre road closures on the day.

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Following the success of the ABBA and Queen by Moonlight summer concerts, audiences can look forward to big hits from artists including The Human League and Spandau Ballet, performed by a live band and vocalists.

Whether you want to dance, sing along or simply enjoy the music, the concert offers a chance to revisit a memorable decade in a unique, relaxed outdoor setting. Book now: itchenvalley.co.uk/whats-on Pictured below: 80s by Moonlight

A special Christmas family ticket: Only £75.50 for two adults and two children. This offer closes on 24 December when it’ll become the early bird price of £80.50

Early bird single tickets: Adult: £26, Child/NUS: £14.50, under 5s: Free Carers: one free entry per paid ticket

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Christmas at Itchen Valley Partying ‘til the moon came up at Itchen Valley Country Park Get into the festive spirit at Itchen Valley Country Park this Christmas, with a selection of seasonal crafts, activities and events for all ages. Get creative in The Hide with a choice of festive workshops, including making your own Christmas angel or reindeer decorations. Adults can also try their hand at traditional willow weaving, creating a beautiful rustic wreath featuring a star, perfect for decorating your home. The festivities continue with the Christmas Lantern Parade. Book onto the glass jar lantern-making workshop, or bring your own, before enjoying songs from a local

Over 200 adults took to Itchen Valley Country Park to boogie to 80s and 90s hits, country, pop and rock tunes at Itchen Valley Country Park for the Silent Summer Sundowner.

choir and joining the parade and singalong, accompanied by Otterbourne Brass Band. Local charities will also be raising funds, while the café will be serving mulled wine, hot drinks and festive snacks.

The Marketplace was filled with smiling and dancing as groups had a great time in a unique setting.

Families can enjoy a yuletide trail around the country park, with ten wooden Christmas trees decorated with traditional decorations. Keep your eyes peeled for a tiny mouse hiding on each tree. Every child taking part will receive a wooden disc to cut out and turn into a festive tree decoration.

Much of the feedback was asking for it to be longer – and we can’t argue with that! Thanks to you, we are looking at repeating a similar event in 2027 as we continue to grow the country park as one of the area’s top venues for outdoor entertainment.

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Winter events at the Country Parks Willow Wreath with Star Workshop Friday 20 November 9.30am - 12.30pm • Cost £40 Age 14+ Using natural willow and traditional weaving techniques, you’ll be guided step by step to create a beautiful handcrafted wreath and star.

Festive Trail

Walk & Talk Free 3km guided walks at a relaxed pace to spend time in nature and observe the changing seasons. Thursday 3 & 17 December, 7 & 21 January and 11 & 25 February 10am • Itchen Valley Country Park Tuesday 22 December, 19 January and 9 February • 1pm Lakeside Country Park

28 November - 3 January Cost: £3 Discover traditional Christmas tree decorations on the Festive Trail. Pick up a trail sheet from the café between 10am and 4pm.

Craft & Natter- Festive Tree Decorations Tuesday 15 December 10am - 11.45am • Cost: £15 Make a selection of handcrafted tree decorations including an angel and a reindeer.

Festive Lanterns & Songs Little Explorers NEW Sunday 20 December • 4pm - 6pm Lantern Workshop & Singalong: £8 Singalong: £4 A festive event for the local community featuring a lantern parade, games and a singalong accompanied by Otterbourne Brass Band. Supporting local charities.

Christmas Tree Crafts

Tuesday 22 December • 10.30am Cost: £5 • Age: 6+ Handcraft an angel or reindeer as a gift or for your tree.

Reindeer Table Decoration Sunday 6 December • 10am - 11.45am Cost: £15 • Age 14+ Create your own festive decoration using corks and natural materials to bring some festive joy to your home.

Animal Olympics Trail 13 - 19 February • Cost £3 Pick up a trail sheet from the café between 10am and 4pm.

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Tuesday 5 January, 2 February & 2 March • 10.30am • Cost £8 Themed outdoor play, crafts and stories for accompanied 3-5 year olds.

Paint & Sip Saturday 13 February 6pm - 8pm • Cost: £29 A perfect ‘Galantine’ celebration with friends learning to paint with guidance from Art with Sian-Louise.

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Bright future for Bursledon Windmill with Councilsupported Lottery grant The future of a unique local heritage attraction has been secured with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Eastleigh Borough Council. Bursledon Windmill is set for an exciting new chapter in its 200-year history after Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) secured a £247,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a programme of repairs and improvements. The Council’s Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Local Area Committee committed £25,000 in match-funding towards the scheme. The award will help restore sails, revive flour production and deliver a sustainable future for one of Hampshire's most important industrial and social heritage landmarks, and prepares the windmill for a planned public reopening in 2027. As part of the project, HBPT will recruit staff and volunteers to help manage and promote the attraction. The Trust also plans to develop the site as a welcoming venue for community activities and special occasions. Cllr Tonia Craig, Local Area Committee Chair, said: “Eastleigh Borough Council is delighted to be working in partnership with Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust to restore Bursledon Windmill and help secure its future as a valued heritage asset for generations to come.” For more information and updates on the project, visit bursledonwindmill.co.uk

Play area reopens at Itchen Valley Country Park The Warren play area has reopened at Itchen Valley Country Park after a programme of alterations. The equipment and furniture have been designed to provide a space for more inclusive play, where children of different physical abilities can explore together and benefit from a shared social experience. Equipment has been sculpted to complement the wider landscape and tie into The Warren theme, where a giant rabbit sculpture centrepiece sits amongst the landscaped mounds, and nearby tunnel features represent rabbit holes. The play features allow for easier access and stimulating challenges, including ramps and

New lease of life for Burton's store The former Burton's store in Eastleigh’s Market Street is taking on a new lease of life.

Arnold James Burton, Raymond Montague Burton and Stanley Howard Burton.

The Council-owned property is being refurbished and the work should be completed early next year, with a new exciting letting, which will enliven Market Street.

The Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy, Cllr Derek Pretty, said: “The former Burton's store is a real landmark, and it is great news that it will be brought back into use to further revive the Eastleigh town centre economy.”

Burton's was a mainstay of Eastleigh town centre retailing for decades. The inscription on the store’s foundation stone reveals that it was laid in 1936 by

boardwalks, sensory panels, a sun shelter area, balance beams, a slide, puzzles and bench seating. It is open to all under appropriate adult supervision. The play area was funded by the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee. Learn more about the County Park and the play parks and trails at itchenvalley.co.uk Pictured at the official opening: l-r (back) Ross McClean (Local Area Manager), Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Richard Gomer, Andy Frost (designer and creator of the play area), joined by visitors from the Rose Road Association.

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Boardwalk improvements at Hocombe Mead Visitors to Hocombe Mead in Chandler's Ford are benefiting from improvements to the site's well-used boardwalk, helping to maintain safe access across one of the Borough's most valued nature sites. Hocombe Mead is home to ancient woodland, meadows and other important habitats and is cared for by Eastleigh Borough Council's Countryside Team, supported by the Friends of Hocombe Mead volunteer group. Chandler's Ford Local Area Committee allocated £15,000 of funding to replace 40 metres of the timber boardwalk, which was reaching the end of its serviceable

life after 20 years. The investment ensures the route can be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come. The works took place at the start of autumn, with volunteers joining Countryside Rangers and staff from Chandler's Ford Parish Council to help remove sections of the ageing boardwalk, before the new replacement was constructed. Pictured: Friends of Hocombe Mead volunteers removing old sections of boardwalk.

Sculptures to support wildlife in Bishopstoke and Fair Oak A series of new sculptures designed to support local wildlife and provide new seating are being planned across Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath

The project is funded through local developer contributions for public art, allocated by the Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath Local Area Committee. It is being delivered in partnership with the Bishopstoke and Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Councils. Local residents have already had the opportunity to share their views, with consultation pop-ups held in February and May at Upper Barn Copse, Otter Close play area, Dean Road Open Space and the entrance to Stoke Park Woods. Local artist Amanda Moore has developed a collection of designs inspired by the natural environment. The sculptures will not just be decorative, they will also be designed to create habitats for wildlife. The project aims to create ‘service stations’ for pollinators at a number of sites within the Tree and Bee Network, providing places for insects to feed, shelter and thrive. Feedback from residents has also influenced the designs, with some of the sculptures incorporating seating, particularly close to popular play areas where additional places to sit are needed. The sculptures will be made using Corten steel and sustainably sourced wood, combining durable materials with a design intended to complement the surrounding natural environment. The project is intended to bring together art, nature and community spaces, creating features that can be enjoyed by residents while also providing practical benefits for local wildlife. For more information eastleigh.gov.uk/habitat-sculptures

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Landmark cricket stumps restored at Utilita Bowl One of the area’s most recognisable cricket landmarks has been given a fresh new look following a restoration project at the entrance to the Council-owned Utilita Bowl in West End. The striking 20-foot cricket stumps and ball sculpture, ‘Howzat’, was created by artist Richard Farrington and installed in 2003. It has since become a familiar sight for visitors and cricket fans arriving at the Home of Hampshire Cricket.

It has now been restored by local firm Steve Willis Consultancy Ltd, specialists in restoration and protective coatings. The restoration was funded by developers’ contributions for public art allocated by the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee, helping to preserve a much-loved piece of public art for residents and visitors alike.

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The regeneration of Hedge End town centre takes a step forward this month as Eastleigh Borough Council carries out preparatory work to find a development partner to deliver a food retail destination at the site of the former Budgens supermarket.

have been working closely with existing tenants, including businesses that continue to occupy the site until a development partner is found. Three of the businesses are planning to relocate within Hedge End before work begins. The site is due to be placed on the market at the end of this year.

The Council is currently taking planning advice and commissioning surveys before the Upper Northam Road site is marketed to secure a retail partner to work with the authority to bring affordable supermarket shopping within walking or cycling distance for a greater number of residents - and maintain the town centre as a busy and vibrant commercial hub.

Cllr Ian Corben, the Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “This has been a complex project needing a comprehensive plan, and over the past few years we have worked hard to get the right solution for the future of Hedge End.

The Council has already acquired a number of neighbouring properties (1-7 Upper Northam Road) to enable a suitably sized store to be accommodated on the site, and Council officers

“It is therefore great news that we will soon be in a position to begin marketing the site to find a retail partner to work with us to provide a much-needed, accessible food shopping outlet and regenerate the town centre for the benefit of local people and businesses.”

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Residents had their say on the future shape of Eastleigh Borough in the Local Plan scoping consultation in September. It marked an important milestone in the process that will guide growth, development and environmental protection across the Borough. At this stage, the Council has not identified any preferred sites for development and is continuing to gather technical evidence alongside analysing consultation responses.

The Council is aiming to identify an initial selection of sites for further public consultation in June 2027 and a further round of consultation on the full draft Local Plan is then expected in June 2028, before the document is submitted for independent examination. The Council remains on track to adopt the new Local Plan in Spring 2029. Find out more at eastleigh.gov.uk/localplan

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Affordable housing high on the agenda Following the announcement that Homes England has chosen Eastleigh Borough Council as a strategic partner - and is providing £154.4 million in funding - the authority plans to deliver 1,042 new social and affordable homes – and developments are already coming on-stream at locations across the Borough

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Flats for social rent soon to open in Netley Eighteen new one-bed and two-bed residential flats will be available for social rent in Netley early next year in a development targeting individual occupants and small families. Airey Place in Queen's View has been made possible following a successful grant application for £2,100,000 to the Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme. Aviary Court welcome residents The first residents have moved into Aviary Court, a brand-new collection of affordable homes on Nightingale Avenue, Eastleigh. Located just a short distance from Eastleigh town centre, Aviary Court provides four high-quality maisonettes designed to help meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the Borough. The development includes two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes. Each home benefits from its own allocated parking space with EV charging provision and energyefficient air source heat pumps, helping residents reduce both their environmental impact and ongoing energy costs. Kings Copse Avenue CGI

Cllr Keith House, Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, said: "We know how challenging it can be for many people to find a good-quality home they can afford. Developments such as Aviary Court demonstrate our commitment to addressing that need by providing modern, energy-efficient homes in great locations. As residents move in, it's fantastic to see another scheme completed that will make a real difference to local people and families." New Hedge End community gets the go-ahead Plans for 192 homes on land south of Kings Copse Avenue in Hedge End have been approved by Councillors as part of the Council’s drive to meet the need for more high-quality affordable housing. The development is on land that had already been set aside for housing in the Council’s Local Plan. It includes one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses in a mix of affordable and market homes, including properties for rent and shared ownership.

The thoughtfully designed building occupies an existing brownfield site close to the village’s recreation ground. It includes a retail unit for a convenience store.

When we got the phone call from the Council to say we had a home, we turned up to view it not knowing what to expect, we didn’t even know it was a new build. Our first impression when we walked through the door was ‘Wow!’ -Aviary Court resident Town centre living Wyndham House is as close to town centre living as you can get. The development of modern apartments on the site of the Hanns Way car park, close to the Swan Centre, offers excellent accommodation in a stylish apartment complex offering two one-bedroom and four two-bedroom homes.

Sustainability is central to the scheme, with trees and hedges planted to help local wildlife. The homes will have high energy standards and are set in a green, walkable neighbourhood. Properties will have their own off-road spaces to reduce on-street parking.

Maple Place gets the green light

The views of local people who took part in a public consultation have helped shape the final plans and ensure the new neighbourhood works for both new and existing residents.

The 12 affordable flats and houses at Maple Place, on Chamberlayne Road and Derby Road will help meet the high demand for centrally located homes. The Council listened carefully to feedback from neighbours when designing the scheme.

A mix of homes on a vacant site to the south of Eastleigh town centre, formerly occupied by Samsons Gym and The Crockery have been approved by Councillors.

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ONE HORTON HEATH LATEST UPDATE

A new kitchen for a much-loved community hub Fair Oak Village Hall has a new kitchen after almost 40 years, thanks to an Eastleigh Borough Council social value initiative

The hall opened in 1987 and is a much-loved community hub, hosting a wide range of groups and activities, from preschool and dance to bowls, health and wellbeing sessions, craft groups and celebrations. The new kitchen was brought together through contributions from One Horton Heath, Wates Residential, and businesses from the developments supply chain, who donated materials, skills and expertise. The improvements include new kitchen units and worktops, flooring, tiling, decorating, updated plumbing, and a new dishwasher. Fair Oak Village Hall Chairman, John Layman, said: “The kitchen has been at the heart of the village hall since it opened in 1987, supporting countless community groups, events and activities. After almost 40 years of use, it was in need of renewal, so we’re delighted to have a modern, practical kitchen that will benefit everyone who uses the hall.” There is also a second chapter to the story. The Routes Skills Centre at One Horton Heath is repurposing useful parts of the old kitchen. Edmonds Learning & Development delivers a Level 1 Multi-Trade Construction qualification for 14 to 16-yearolds there, giving young people the opportunity to develop practical skills. The reused kitchen equipment will provide additional resources for students to work with real components as part of their training. Pictured: The Mayor, Cllr Richard Gomer, was joined by Richard from Wates (left) and Fair Oak Village Hall Chairman, John (right) to cut the ribbon to open the new kitchen.

Capturing Horton Heath through a photographer’s eyes Photographer Simon Bray is one year into his artist residency at One Horton Heath, using photography to explore the area’s past, present and future One of his highlights so far has been discovering archive photographs taken in the area in the early 1990s. The images provide a fascinating record of how much Horton Heath has changed and a visual reference for its ongoing development.

He is inviting people from Fair Oak and Horton Heath, including community groups, to get involved in future photo walks and workshops. No previous photography experience is needed, with the project expected to culminate in a local exhibition.

More recently, Simon led two free photography walks, part of the Eastleigh Walking and Wheeling Festival in September. Participants explored the rural area around One Horton Heath, taking photographs of whatever caught their attention, from wide views to small details. The walks also provided an opportunity to share stories, memories and thoughts about the area.

Alongside the community work, Simon is continuing to document the construction of new homes at The Lower Acre through a human time-lapse project. He hopes the photographs will eventually form an archive that future residents and generations can look back on. The residency is funded through a partnership with the University of Southampton.

“The aim is to invite others to take the pictures to inform my understanding of the site and the local area,” Simon explains.

To find out more about Simon’s Artist in Residence project or get involved in future photography activities, contact Simon: s.j.bray@soton.ac.uk.

Simon is now handing out small film cameras so others can document the development from their own perspective.

For the latest updates and developments visit our instagram page onehortonheath or onehortonheath.co.uk/latest-news

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Have your say on proposed changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme Eastleigh Borough residents are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to the Council's Council Tax Reduction Scheme – known locally as Council Tax Support. The authority is consulting on plans to introduce a simplified scheme, which helps residents on low incomes pay their Council Tax. Council Tax Support can be claimed by people on a low income to help pay their Council Tax. It is calculated using the income and household details of the claimant (and their partner, if they have one) and other family members living with them. Changes in income – even very small changes – and changes in household makeup will often change Council Tax Support entitlement. Central government sets the rules for all pensionage households, so Eastleigh Borough Council can only change the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for working age claimants.

The proposed changes are designed to simplify the way Council Tax Support is administered and to reduce the frequency of changes to Council Tax Support awards and associated Council Tax bills caused by small, frequent changes to Universal Credit. Before any decision is made, the Council wants to hear from residents, claimants and other interested stakeholders about the proposal, including any potential impacts and alternative suggestions. Feedback is welcomed from anyone who might be affected by the proposals or who wishes to share their views on the future of Council Tax Support in the Borough. The consultation closes at midday on Monday 23 November 2026. Find out more and give your views at eastleigh.gov.uk/CTRSconsultation

Are your details on the electoral register up-to-date? The annual canvass is nearly complete. During November, our canvassers are visiting households that have not responded to the annual canvass letter, which lists the residents currently registered to vote at each property. If you have not yet responded, please follow the instructions in the letter to confirm that the details are correct and the electoral register is up to date. Responding now will help you avoid a visit from our canvassers. We use this information to confirm who at your address is eligible to vote. Electoral registration details may also be checked when you apply for credit, such as a mortgage or personal loan. If you are not registered, it could affect your credit score and you may be refused credit. You are legally required to respond if the letter says you must. Please respond by Sunday 22 November to avoid a personal visit to your property. If we do not receive a response, you may be removed from the electoral register. For more information visit: eastleigh.gov.uk/annual-canvass

LGR in Rules are changing on how Hampshire has planning applications are decided been paused In September, the Government decided to withdraw its Local Government Reorganisation decision for Hampshire and begin a further review of the programme. The Government committed to complete its review as soon as possible. In the interim, the Future Hampshire programme to deliver Local Government Reorganisation in Hampshire was paused. The Council is now awaiting urgent clarity on what the review means for Hampshire and what will happen next. Scan the QR code to read the full Council statement

Eastleigh’s local scheme of delegation will be replaced from 31 October 2026 A new, national approach is being introduced by the Government to decide which planning applications are referred to committees. It takes effect from 31 October 2026. The changes will replace Eastleigh’s local scheme of delegation with the presumption that most decisions will in future be made by the Council’s team of professional planning officers, rather than by Councillors. The Borough Council has expressed its opposition to the changes.

Under the new system, planning applications will fall into three categories:

• Schedule 1 applications will

always be delegated to officers and will include householders’ proposals and minor residential and commercial schemes.

• Schedule 2 will cover

applications outside of Schedule 1, including major applications, and each one will be subject to a ‘Gateway Test’ to decide whether it needs to go to a Local Area Committee.

• Applications submitted by the

Council, Councillors or staff will be classed as Own Interest Applications and will also go through the Gateway Test.

The weekly planning list on the Council’s website will identify each application’s category. The Council’s Planning Officers are available to discuss planning applications at an early stage and provide clarification on the new arrangements. Find out more at eastleigh.gov.uk/ new-planning-rules

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Partners prepare for next phase One of Together We Make Eastleigh Community

Together We Make Eastleigh partners met recently to map the next phase for town centre enhancements.

They gathered at Places Leisure Eastleigh to continue work on improving and enhancing Eastleigh Town Centre for businesses, visitors and residents.

Members focused on the place marketing strategy work awarded to Carswell Gould who provided an update on their research with members of the public at the Swan Centre, students at Barton Peveril College and key stakeholders. The work will inform a placemaking campaign to reboot the perceptions of Eastleigh town centre.

The steering group looks to build on Together We Make Eastleigh’s progress and implement more recommendations Pictured: Cllr Alex Bourne and representatives from Eastleigh from the feedback already gathered from stakeholders. Borough Council, Eastleigh Town Council, Eastleigh BID, The Point Eastleigh and Carswell Gould (Principal of Barton Peveril College, Nicola Carcone was also in attendance).

Work began in earnest from 2023 with help of funding from the Government’s Shared Prosperity fund, which ended this year.

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Volunteers play a crucial role in every project run by One Community and they are currently looking for new volunteers to help support the community minibus hire service, helping people to live their lives to the fullest. Volunteers are provided with driver training and support to help local schools, charities and community groups to access a wide range of destinations, from a grand day out in London or down to the beach for a paddle. If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information about the opportunities available, you can apply for a role here, by telephone 023 8090 2400, email info@1community.org.uk or make an appointment to talk face-to-face with a member of staff at the volunteer centre.

Youth Employment Ready Programme

Is your young person ready for their next step? A free 4-month part-time programme for young people aged 18–24 in the Northern Boroughs of Eastleigh who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Starts January 2027, The Fountain Cafe, Fair Oak

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Nominate your Citizen of Honour Do you know someone who has made a real contribution to the community or has helped to make the Borough a better place to live? If so, they could be made one of the Borough’s Citizens of Honour. The Citizen of Honour award is granted every two years to people who have given long and exceptional service to their local community. The awards were introduced in 1986 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough and since then 64 awards have been made.

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If you would like to recommend someone for the Citizen of Honour award, please send their name and the reasons why you think they should be nominated to: 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. The closing date for nominations is 31 December 2026 with the awards being made in May 2027.

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Remembrance in the Borough

Mayor rises to the challenge Eastleigh Borough is preparing to remember those who gave their lives in two world wars and over 70 other conflicts. The Civic Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 8 November at the Eastleigh War Memorial in the Leigh Road Recreation Ground. Residents are invited to join the Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Richard Gomer, for the 11am service, which is being held by the Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. It will be preceded by a parade through the town centre.

The town’s bandstand will once again be decorated with giant poppies to mark the occasion. A short civic wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Cenotaph in the Military Cemetery at the Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley at 3pm that afternoon, and other acts of remembrance will also be held in parishes around the Borough. Wreath-laying will take place at 11am on the anniversary of Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November, and the Council will again be supporting the Royal British Legion’s call for the observance of the Two-Minute Silence at that time.

Have your say Local Area Committees hold public question sessions at the start of each meeting Local Area Committees (LACs) are made up of elected ward Councillors. They take decisions and make representations relating to their area on a wide range of Council business, including determining planning applications and environmental improvements.

Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Richard Gomer, undertook a multi-discipline challenge to launch this year's Mayor's Appeal, running and cycling more than 30 kilometres across the Borough from Chandler’s Ford to its most southerly point in Hamble. Plans to cover some of the distance by kayak had to be abandoned due to the atrocious weather conditions.

The Mayor's Appeal also launched its 90 Events for 90 Years initiative, marking 90 years since the creation of Eastleigh Borough and encouraging communities to take part in fundraising activities throughout the year.

The Mayor's Appeal supports three local causes: Wet Wheels Hamble, Wessex Cancer Support, and Air Cadets 1216 Squadron - organisations that make a real difference to people across Eastleigh and the wider region.

Find out more about the Mayor's Appeal at eastleighmayor.uk, and you can follow the Mayor on Instagram @EastleighMayor2

Richard said: "Eastleigh is a Borough full of people who step up for their communities every day. I wanted to start this year's Mayor's Appeal by taking on a challenge Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath (6.30pm) 25 Nov • 20 Jan Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bifohh or contact kitty.budden@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8068 8418

Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice & Hound (6pm) 28 Jan • 4 Mar Public question sessions are held at the Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/bhh or contact start of each meeting and if you would ross.mcclean@eastleigh.gov.uk like to speak, you must register before 023 8068 3367 the meeting begins. Please email democraticservices@eastleigh.gov.uk Chandler’s Ford & Hiltingbury or you can register at the meeting. (7pm) 11 Nov • 13 Jan Each LAC has a Local Area Manager who works with the Visit eastleigh.gov.uk/cfh or contact Councillors to set the strategic mel.stephens@eastleigh.gov.uk direction of the committee’s work. 023 8068 3369

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of my own and showing that everyone can play a part in supporting local good causes.”

Pictured: Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Richard Gomer, at the finishing point in Hamble Common alongside Mayor’s Escort Alex Price.

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