Your Weekly Borough News - 12 April 2024

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Big Green Ideas Day at The Point this month
Sustainability Hub: Big Green Ideas Day
Saturday 20 April, 10am, at The Point
The Point’s Big Green Ideas Day is back this month, and the venue is teaming up with Wild Hive Collective for a day full of inspiration to take small but mighty environmental actions together.
The day includes the chance to take part in paper-based crafts; swap seeds and plants; find some treasures at the give-and-take exchange; and visit a range of stallholders who are leading sustainable initiatives going on in and around Eastleigh.
It finishes with family show Breathe by Half a String theatre company; experience a story told from the perspective of an acorn in this delicate puppetry show full of beautiful detailed sets, music and live camera work.
Full programme [
Informing residents about managing green spaces
We have published
a new page on our website [ that provides information about how we manage our green spaces. This information aims to educate and inform residents about our more environmentally friendly approach to green space management, that will also help improve biodiversity across the Borough.
In particular, we have included
an interactive map [ designed to allow you to quickly and easily find those areas where the Council is responsible for grass cutting, together with how regularly they are cut. We have also included an FAQ section that we hope will address most of your questions.
The webpage, map and FAQ section can be added to at any time, but we also hope this information will help make residents across the Borough more aware of what we are doing to manage our green spaces.
Don't miss tomorrow's Museum of Marvellous Things
Saturday 13 April 11am & 2pm, at The Point
This Saturday The Point’s Take Flight Festival concludes with the magical adaptation of Kristina Stephenson’s much-loved picture book, The Museum of Marvellous Things.
Don’t miss this fun-filled family show full of giant puppets, magical effects, interactive storytelling, live music and the chance to make your very own special puppet!
Book now [
Step into the outdoors this season!
Hound, Wednesday 17 April 10.30am-11.30am
Join a friendly walking group for a leisurely 3km walk through parts of Netley, including Royal Victoria Country Park, followed by refreshments. Walking boots/wellies are advisable.
Book now [
Itchen Valley Country Park, Thursday 9 May 10am – 11am
Discover more of your favourite country park this spring! Our rangers will guide you on a relaxing walk through bluebells and birdsong. Walks are free and a parking permit is provided.
Book now [
Creative workshops in the Country Park
There are two great craft workshops coming up at Itchen Valley Country Park.
Craft and Natter – Pyrography and Felting, Wednesday 15 May 10am– 2pm, £7.
Book now [
Decopatch windchime craft – Wednesday 29 May 10am–11.30am, £4
Book now [
May Day Fayre at Itchen Valley Country Park
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!
Full list of traders and performance times [
Last chance for a food truck spot! Contact
Itchen Valley Country Park
to grab it before it's gone.
Important toilet update: Itchen Valley
There is great progress with improvement works at Itchen Valley Country Park! Next week, they'll be laying new flooring around the Hide. Please note: the toilets will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Thank you for your patience!
Sport & Talented Athlete Grant opens this Monday
Our Sport & Talented Athlete Grant looks to help fund talented local athletes, as well as new initiatives that will improve your organisation and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of club members, the local community, and the lives of people most in need.
You can apply now.
Learn more [
Celebrating our volunteers
We celebrate
#VolunteerMonth [ - highlighting amazing work our volunteers do. Today we focus on our HealthWorks volunteers who lead groups of people on the Health Walks across the Borough and buddy up with individuals to encourage them to lead an active and healthier life.
We salute you for all the years of work you have dedicated to improving people's lives!
See our live volunteer opportunities [
Have you got the correct voter ID for this May?
If you do not have any of the accepted photo ID, and you want to vote at a polling station, you will need to
apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate [ by 5pm on 24 April which can be used specifically for the purposes of voting.
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.
Animal welfare and dog fouling - have your say
The Council is proposing an Animal Welfare & Licensing Policy, along with a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the control of dog fouling - and we're asking for residents' input
Proposals include £100 fines for those who don't clean up after their dogs, and the policy makes clear the responsibilities of owners surrounding the care and protection of animals.
Both the PSPO and Animal Welfare & Licensing Policy aim to enhance the quality of life for people in the Borough and create cleaner public spaces.
Share your thoughts through our
online survey [ (closing on Monday 6 May).
Contacting the Council - how does it work for you?
We're keen to know how you get in touch with the Council - to raise issues, report problems, get information or give us feedback - and what works best for you.
We've put together a survey and we'd love to hear what you think about your customer journey. We want to know if our communications and customer service channels are easy to use and helpful, and how we can make them better.
Complete the survey and be in with a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher! It closes next Friday 19 April.
Complete the survey [
Garden Waste scheme
There's still time to sign up for our popular Garden Waste Collection Service - and save on the time, fuel costs and inconvenience of a trip to the tip.
Find out more [
Make sure your food waste bin can be seen
We're reminding residents to make sure their food waste bins are visible to our food waste crews when they approach their property.
Please ensure you put them in front of your larger green or black bins so that they can be seen and emptied. This is particularly important early in the morning when it is dark.
Exclusive ticket window for The Hundred
The Hundred [ is back for 2024 bringing action-packed, unmissable world-class cricket and blockbuster entertainment this summer!
You can now get tickets in an exclusive priority window taking place from 9-23 April, ensuring access to the best seats at early bird prices ahead of general sale.
Southern Brave will play four home matchdays at the Council-owned Utilita Bowl throughout July and August. Don’t miss some of the world’s best cricketers, alongside lights, music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy this summer!
Get your tickets [
Design and draw an ‘EBC 50-Year Logo’ Competition
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eastleigh Borough Council by taking part in our '50 Year Logo' competition!
The winning design will be featured all year, and the artist will receive a £50 theatre voucher from the Mayor.
Find out more and enter [
Check out our latest job openings
🔵 Head of Assets
🔵 Legal Senior Specialist (Contracts and Commercial)
🔵 Senior Asset Manager (Estate Management)
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 [
Latest events in the Borough
NEW - Hedge End Library new parent sessions [
Mondays, 1pm-2pm
Drop in for free supportive library sessions perfect for new babies and first-time parents/carers. Connect with other parents, explore sensory activities. Limited spaces available, so come early to secure your spot.
Free Business Networking Breakfast
Wednesday 17 April, 10am-11.30am, at Alston House, 18-24 Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DG. An opportunity to meet others over a hot breakfast. All welcome. To confirm your place email:
or text 07917 977 437.
Pavilion on the Park Family Cook-Up [
Saturday 27 April, 11am-1pm
Make your own two-course lunch, plus fun and games.
Netley Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
The Netley AFVBC is held at St Edward's Church Hall in Grange Road on the second Monday of each month, 10am to 12 noon. Call 0793 181 0864 or email
for more details.
There are also Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs in Eastleigh and West End [
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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