A bid to create a regional Freeport, that would include a site next to Southampton Airport, has received the backing of Eastleigh Borough Council. The Cabinet meeting on Monday unanimously confirmed its support for the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) bid to Government that could create three locations in the region with Freeport status. The…
Young people in Eastleigh Borough who provide care for a family member will be getting a career boost during National Carers Week. During National Careers Week in March, Eastleigh Borough Council will be supporting local young people by providing information about different career paths, with a focus on an exciting development to create a new…
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College students and staff have raised over £1,000 for local Eastleigh Basics Bank, after collectively walking and running 10,000 kilometres over the course of the first half-term. The College members completed their ‘10k for £1k’ challenge to help Eastleigh Basics Bank support those in need throughout the community, during the ongoing…
Eastleigh dropped two points in their bid for promotion from the National League as they were held to a goalless draw at Wealdstone. Tyrone Barnett was the first to threaten after two minutes as Eastleigh started strongly but his volley from a corner was just over the bar before Sam Smart dragged his shot wide…
Eastleigh is hosting one of Hampshire’s 11 community COVID test centres for people showing no symptoms of the virus. As part of the County-wide coronavirus response, Hampshire County Council asked Eastleigh Borough Council to set up and run an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Test Centre. Eastleigh’s is based at The Point theatre in Eastleigh town centre, which…
Promotion-chasing Eastleigh extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a win over 10-man Stockport in the National League. Joe McDonnell made a superb save from Ashley Palmer’s header as Stockport had the first real opportunity. But Stockport were reduced to 10 men in the 32nd minute when Harvey Gilmour was dismissed for a poor…
Students at a Hampshire college have organised a range of fun and inspiring educational online events and activities for children and young adults to raise awareness of Fairtrade. For Fairtrade Fortnight this year, a team of Eastleigh College’s Event Management students have organised many activities including quiz nights, interactive learning sessions and a Fairtrade bake…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have today announced the women’s domestic cricket schedule for 2021. The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy will return alongside the new Women’s Regional T20 as a new era begins for women’s domestic cricket this summer, with 56 matches to be played across both competitions. After claiming the inaugural competition…
A recent public consultation has shown that householders in Eastleigh town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods are strongly in favour of more locally focused decision-making – and the Borough Council has responded by recommending that two new local councils are created for the area: for central Eastleigh and Boyatt Wood. A survey carried out over the…
Eastleigh put a dent in Hartlepool’s promotion bid and boosted their own National League play-off hopes with victory at Silverlake Stadium. Ben House gave Eastleigh a first-minute lead after deceiving Pools keeper Ben Killip from a long ball upfield. Joe McDonnell saved well from Gavan Holohan at the other end, but House’s strike partner Tyrone…
As part of a £1 million plus programme to deliver new and improved play areas, Eastleigh Borough Council will be carrying out further improvements to make the Lawn Road play area in Boyatt Wood more exciting and attractive. The work will include installation of new planting beds and the introduction of exotic plants, including palm…
A new YMCA Community Centre, Café and Day Nursery in North Stoneham is set to open in late Spring. It forms part of the North Stoneham Local Centre and by creating a welcoming and friendly space for everyone to come together, the Community centre aims to become an integral part of the new community. The…
A national campaign to encourage people with long-term conditions to share ideas of how they get active is being given a local focus by Eastleigh Borough Council’s SportWorks team. We Are Undefeatable is funded by the National Lottery through Sport England and works with multiple health and social care charities who support people with a range…
Ryan Hill’s first-half strike proved enough as Eastleigh extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a narrow 1-0 National League victory over Yeovil. The Glovers came close with two early chances but Albi Skendi failed to find the net from the edge of the box before Reuben Reid was denied by the Eastleigh defence.…
Joe Sbarra scored an added-time equaliser as Solihull Moors earned a 1-1 National League draw against 10-man Eastleigh. Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell twice denied a dominant Solihull early on but the home side broke and took the lead when Tyrone Barnett curled into the top corner after 23 minutes. As half-time approached, Sam Smart nearly…
