In a statement emailed to Eastleigh News, Stephen Burns said: “This is incredibly disappointing and unexpected.”
Eastleigh Bowling alley re-opening scrapped after rise in covid cases
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Category: Coronavirus
News, advice and information for Eastleigh residents during the coronavirus crisis.
Chandler’s Ford volunteers help Dorothy celebrate her 101st
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An elderly Chandler’s Ford resident has celebrated her 101st Birthday in style – despite the lockdown
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Eastleigh volunteers sew scrubs for NHS workers
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‘It’s the Dunkirk spirit’ says group organiserA group of Eastleigh residents are putting their sewing skills to good use by producing home-made ‘scrubs’ – the vital protective clothing needed by frontline medical staff that are in short supply due to the coronavirus outbreak. ‘Eastleigh Scrub Hub’ is part of a national network of voluntary community…
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Where unpaid carers can find help
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Helpline for Hampshire vulnerable open over Bank Holiday
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A special helpline for Hampshire’s most vulnerable residents will be open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, including Easter Monday.
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Hospital erects marquee to triage coronavirus patients
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University Hospital Southampton outlines changes to emergency admissions during coronavirus outbreak The emergency department at University Hospital Southampton has been transformed as part of preparations to manage Coronavirus (COVID-19). All patients who self-present or are referred by their GP are now assessed in the marquee outside of the department. Patients of all ages with respiratory…
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GPs and pharmacies open over Easter Bank Holiday
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Wainwrights at 5 Riverside in Bishopstoke will be open on Easter Sunday between 10am to 12 midday.
Read more for details of pharmacies and NHS services in Hampshire over Easter
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Mayor to serve second year
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Mayor and Deputy Mayor to serve second year after Mayor Making ceremony called off under coronavirus restrictions. The Mayor of Eastleigh Cllr Darshan Mann and Deputy Mayor Cllr Cynthia Garton will both serve a second term in their respective roles until May 2021 in the light of the ongoing uncertainty over the Coronavirus crisis. The…
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Council to hold virtual committee meetings
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Public participation might still be possibleEastleigh council say they will be moving committee meetings online after the Government temporarily removed the legal requirement for local authorities to hold public meetings in person during the coronavirus pandemic. Eastleigh Borough Council have cancelled all meetings scheduled for April but under new powers introduced today local authorities will…
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Eastleigh hands out £1.2 million to virus hit businesses
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Over £1.2million has been paid out in emergency support so far to 93 Eastleigh businesses – council urges more businesses to apply – more details of scheme here
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‘Fines are a last resort but we will use them if we have to’
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Senior Hampshire Police Officer warns public that officers may take action if people break lockdown over Easter. Hampshire Constabulary have issued the following advice for the Easter Break: This weekend marks the beginning of the Easter holidays for families across Hampshire, and with it an upturn in weather is expected. Normally, the Easter holidays would…
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Local job centres face ‘unprecedented’ claims for Universal Credit
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Local DWP manager offers advice for new claimants. Jobcentre staff are asking people who have been laid off or have lost their job not to try and sign on for benefits at their local jobcentre as they are closed and services are only accessible by phone or online. The Department of Work and Pensions has…
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Government and County Council to keep buses on the road
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Government and County Council move to keep buses on the road after 70% drop in passengers results in reduced services.
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Public asked to donate PPE to public service workers
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Eastleigh residents are asked to donate spare PPE to protect key public service workers who are short of vital equipment.
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Councils launch helpline for vulnerable local folk
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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…
