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Future Eastleigh
Eastleigh Borough is constantly changing and
evolving. Two particularly exciting programmes for change are
detailed below, though changes are taking place throughout the
borough all the time. The council is in the process of
preparing the Local Development Framework (LDF) for the
borough which will set out a clear vision for the borough which is
both ambitious and dynamic.
For more information about the LDF, including
consultations on its various component documents, visit the
Regeneration & Planning Policy
section of Eastleigh Borough Council's website.
Eastleigh River Side
Eastleigh River Side is a new regeneration area for South
Hampshire. A new sustainable business location is being developed
on under-used and semi-derelict land next to Eastleigh town
centre.
Innovation:
Our vision is to attract high technology businesses and knowledge
based industries. Eastleigh River Side offers a combination of
superb and sustainable location, proximity to the town centre, a
local workforce skilled in technology and engineering, access to
local universities and a high quality environment.
The development, to be opened up by the
construction of a link road, will be phased over several years but
there are opportunities already for investment and
regeneration.
Prosperity:
We have brought together this area with existing business parks and
greenfield land to create a 130 hectare redevelopment area that,
when complete, will provide up to 6,000 additional jobs and
revitalise the economy of South Hampshire.
Community:
Eastleigh River Side has been named to reflect its proximity to the
Itchen Navigation – an important conservation area. It will provide
a pleasant work place that values the environment, yet is close to
the amenities of a busy town centre and its transport links.
For more information on Eastleigh River Side
contact Jeff
Channing 023 8068 8801
Eastleigh Town Centre Regeneration
Eastleigh town centre has experienced an exciting program
of regeneration and renewal. This was spearheaded by the Swan
Centre Leisure Development comprising a nine screen multiplex
cinema, a bowling alley, restaurants and other leisure uses.
This is a major step in an ongoing program of
town centre regeneration with investors realising the attributes
that the town has to offer in terms of its affluent catchment,
exceptional public transport and road links, large population in
close proximity and a compact and walkable layout.
The regeneration of Eastleigh Town Centre is a
priority. Key organisations and stakeholders including Eastleigh
Borough Council are working collaboratively to ensure that the
progress made is built upon.
If you would like to discuss investment
opportunities in the town centre you are welcome to contact
Dave
Francis 023 80 683364
PUSH Launch's Section 106 Guidance to secure training and local
employment
The Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH), a partnership
of local authorities working together to promote regeneration in
the region, recently held an event on 15th December at the Rose
Bowl, to launch its guidance on "Securing training and employment
through section 106 agreements". The aim of the event was to show
case successful projects in south Hampshire which have used section
106 agreements to support training and employment activities in
local areas and also to ensure local authorities in the area are
taking a common approach. The event attracted delegates from
various professional disciplines within planning and economic
development officers, councillors, partner agencies, private sector
planners and developers. Key note speakers included Debra Humphris,
Chair of PUSH Employment Skills Board and Pro Vice Chancellor of
Southampton University and Roger Stone from the National Skills
Academy for Construction.
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