The Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council has confirmed that the council will shelve controversial plans to build 5,300 new homes on countryside at Bishopstoke in order to get the Local Plan adopted.
‘The future for Eastleigh looks brighter’ says countryside charity after planning inspector’s letter on Local PlanA countryside charity has welcomed remarks made by the Planning Inspector following the pubic examination of Eastleigh Borough Council’s Local Plan in which she recommends the council scraps policies that would see over 5,000 new houses and a new motorway…
During the coronavirus lockdown Advice and other resources for residents staying at home during the coronavirus crisis, that focuses as much on mental wellbeing as physical health, has been developed by Eastleigh Borough Council. Eastleigh Borough Council have been working on ways to support residents during the coronavirus pandemic by offering advice on health and…
A letter from the planning inspector listing ‘significant concerns’ with Local Plan sparks a row
Local authorities across Hampshire, including the County Council and all the districts and boroughs, have joined forces with the county’s community and voluntary sector, to ensure vulnerable people are able to access the support they need during the coming weeks. From today, a new helpline is up and running for frail or vulnerable residents who…
Local bus services will be suspended or reduced after this weekend after a fall in demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Xelabus have announced they will suspend all services from Sunday March 29 while bith Bluestar and Stagecoach will make reductions to their timetables from Monday (30 March.) Xelabus say the decision was made to…
Eastleigh manager Ben Strevens has addressed Spitfires fans in a statement on the official website following the Vanarama National League’s decision to suspend all football last week due to the Covid-19. Good Day Spitfires fans, I just wanted to give you a brief update on the playing squad. The players trained on Monday 16th preparing…
The 14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band, “The Spitfires”, have recorded a video to bring a smile to people’s faces despite the Coronavirus outbreak. Assistant Band Master Emma Thompson explains: “On Saturday evening, the band were due to hold a concert for the Mayor of Eastleigh’s Charity Appeal, however as a result of the…
Southampton intensive care nurse writes free book for children anxious about Coronavirus A Southampton intensive care nurse has created a book to help reduce anxiety in children caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. The free online publication, entitled Dave the Dog is worried about coronavirus, has already been downloaded 15,000 times and used in schools and…
Despite 193 town centre burglaries during 2019 only two suspects charged figures show. The number of burglaries committed in Eastleigh has skyrocketed compared to last year, according to the most recent crime statistics. In January 2020 there were 34 burglaries- a 386% increase compared to April 2019 when there was seven. Meanwhile the Eastleigh Central…
Notts County ran out comprehensive 4-0 winners against Eastleigh – a National League contest that became the biggest match in English football following the suspension of the Premier League and English Football League. With the non-league competition giving teams the green light to play despite the coronavirus pandemic, five 15:00 GMT kick-offs went ahead in…
Area committee approves 10 new homes on urban edge despite concerns for wildlife and parking arrangements.
Eastleigh secured a potentially valuable National League draw at as they shared the spoils against Wrexham at the Racecourse. Jordan Ponticelli thought he had broken the deadlock with a header after the break, but was ruled offside. Both teams hoped to pull away from the National League relegation zone. Eastleigh rose to 16th in the…
Botley line to close for seven days during May half-term. No trains will run between Fareham and Eastleigh for a week.The line between Fareham and Eastleigh will close for improvements between May 23 and 29 while engineers will install almost a mile of new track between Fareham and Botley Network Rail have announced. Bus replacement services…
‘The risk of catching coronavirus remains low’ says Hampshire County CouncilHampshire County Council Director of Public Health has told residents that the risk of catching coronavirus remains low as the Council confirmed that the county has its first case . The affected patient has been transferred to a treatment centre in London where they are…
