Your Weekly Borough News - 26 April 2024

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Join our volunteers and plant trees across the Borough
We're celebrating
#VolunteerMonth [ by highlighting the amazing work our volunteers do - and launching our latest recruitment drive!
This week, we're focusing on our newest cohort - our Plant Eastleigh Volunteers!
We have reopened recruitment and are also keen to hear from local community groups who would like to take part in planting events.
Watch our video [ to learn what being a Plant Eastleigh Volunteer is all about!
Apply to be a volunteer or register your community group [
The volunteer group operates throughout the year, with planting events from Autumn to Spring.
Are you ready to vote on Thursday?
Borough, Town/Parish Council and Police & Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 2 May.
Please check your polling card for details of your polling station and remember to take photo ID with you.
We've created a
video explaining how voting will work in the Borough's polling stations on 2 May [ - now that forms of photo ID are required.
The deadlines for handing in your postal vote on voting day:
at the
Council Offices [ - 5pmat your local polling station - 10pm
If you are ill or have an emergency, you can apply for an
emergency proxy [ vote up to 5pm.
Are you ready? [
Help and support for disabled voters
To ensure that polling stations are accessible for disabled voters on Thursday 2 May we are implementing
a number of measures [
Anyone who would like additional support to be able to exercise their right to vote should email
or call 023 8068 8000.
Planning permission process now easier to navigate
The Council’s Planning team have created a
new guide to planning permission [ The guide is a step-by-step, downloadable and printable document designed to help residents and developers navigate the process.
If you have any feedback on the improved web area or the new guide, email
.
Your comments will aid the team to review the latest improvements.
Give your home energy a check-up
Get personalised help with reducing energy bills, understanding heating and hot water systems, managing damp and mould, and saving energy with Hampshire County Council’s Hitting the Cold Spots energy advice service. Appointments are available at Eastleigh Library on Friday 3 May.
Read more [
Bluebells blooming at Itchen Valley Country Park Enjoy a relaxing spring walk through our ancient woodlands
Bluebells have arrived at Itchen Valley Country Park, and if you want to experience them at their best you should visit this weekend and over the next couple of weeks.
Open every day from 10am until 4.30pm, the Country Park is the perfect local place for you to relax this spring.
Video - Dan, one of our Rangers, talks about the Country Park's bluebells [
Come to the Itchen Valley May Day Fayre
Bank Holiday Monday 6 May,10am-4.30pm. Free entry
Celebrate the start of summer in Itchen Valley’s new marketplace! Browse stalls from local makers, artists, and food vendors in Itchen Valley’s Makers Market, listen to live music from Otterbourne Brass, look out for the brilliant Winchester Morris Men and enjoy traditional garden games throughout the day!
Learn more [
Walk & Talks
Join one of our free community Walk and Talks across the Borough this Spring! Meet others and explore your local community at a relaxed pace.
Book onto the Walk & Talks below:
Lakeside - Tuesday 14 May 1pm - 2pm [
Hound - Wednesday 8 May 10.30am - 11.30am [
Bursledon 16 May 10.15 - 1.15pm
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Hamble - Wednesday 22 May 10.30am - 11.30am [
Children's Decopatch Windchime Craft
Itchen Valley Country Park, Wednesday 29 May 10am-12pm, £4
Take inspiration from nature and decorate your own mini creature windchime with a selection of craft paper! We will be using lots of paper and glue in this fun and messy workshop.
Book your place [
Did your kids have a blast at Eastleigh Active?
Post a picture of your kids in action and tag Sport & Health Eastleigh:
Facebook:
Sport & Health Eastleigh [
Twitter:
@SportHealthEBC [
for a chance to WIN a FREE session for Eastleigh Active this summer!
Our feedback survey is also still open [
Get Eastleigh Active email updates and be first to know about future programmes [
Totally independent MOTs
We're reminding residents that our Hedge End Depot team offers a reliable and comprehensive MOT service.
Our team of professional mechanics are completely independent and will advise on any works needed to a vehicle.
Find out more [
Survey thanks
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Customer Service Survey. We received a total of 1,738 responses! Your views will help us as we strive to enhance our services and better meet the needs of our community...you!
We have randomly selected a 🎉winner🎉 from the entries and will contact them directly - keep an eye on your mailbox and spam folders.
Blood pressure monitors available from libraries
You can now borrow blood pressure monitors for free
from your local library [ alongside books and magazines.
Hampshire County Council is partnering with the NHS to tackle high blood pressure.
It affects one in four adults but is usually symptomless. If left untreated, it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, coronary heart disease and heart failure but, worryingly, a third of people in the UK who are affected, are unaware.
The library home loan scheme makes it easy and convenient for you to ‘ know your numbers’ [
Borrow a monitor, just like a book, for up to 14 days. For example, Eastleigh library will have three devices on its loan scheme.
The Bowel Cancer Awareness month quiz
The Council is supporting
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month [
It's the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the earlier it is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.
In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage.
Take the bowel cancer quiz [ - you can enter a prize draw to win one year’s supply of Andrex® toilet roll!
Check out our latest job vacancies
🔵 Head of Legal Services & Data Protection Officer
🔵 Horton Heath - Senior Communications Officer
🔵 Marketing Officer (Theatres)
🔵 Pollution Control Manager
🔵 Senior HR Advisor
🔵 Senior Local Response Officer (Animal Welfare)
🔵
Office and systems administrator - Bursledon Parish Council [
Why join us? 🤝
🟢 Work-life balance with flexible/hybrid working
🟢 Career development and continuous learning
🟢 Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Find out more and apply [
Animal welfare and dog fouling consultation [
Closing Monday 6 May
The Council is proposing an Animal Welfare & Licensing Policy, along with a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the control of dog fouling.
TOMORROW
Pavilion on the Park Family Cook-Up [
Saturday 27 April, 11am-1pm
Make your own two-course lunch, plus fun and games.
Eco-Friendly Market [
11 May, 11am - 3.30pm.
A combination of family friendly eco-friendly activities and information on Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh. All stalls will have an eco-focus/theme.
Cuppa Club Memory Café [
13 May, 2.30pm-4pm
Join us in the Foyer of The Point, Eastleigh for a warm welcome in a safe, and friendly space.
Bishopstoke Players present Bright Young Things [
16-18 May, 7.30pm, Durley Memorial Hall
"A funny, fast-paced play."
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