Eastleigh

Eastleigh is made up of three town wards electing 9 councillors to represent the interests of its 29,000 residents.  At the heart of the area is the old railway town which is now a thriving business and shopping centre employing over 3000 people.  The excellent choice of shops in the Swan Centre is complimented by a variety of smaller outlets, pleasant pubs and restaurants and outdoor markets on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Work has commenced on a multi-screen cinema and leisure centre complex to adjoin the Swan Centre.

 

The Borough Council, through its Town Centre Manager, has developed commercial partnerships to continually improve the town.  The area is now monitored through an extensive CCTV system, has excellent disabled access, covered colonnades and, through its Town Centre Office, provides a convenient "one stop shop" and hires out shopmobility scooters for disabled people.

 

The area provides a variety of leisure venues including The Point - an arts and dance centre with an auditorium which can seat 300.  As well as an arts centre it is a popular focal point for community events and is building a reputation as a conference centre.

 

The Fleming Park Leisure Centre has an extensive choice of swimming, recreational and keep fit facilities.  It is set in parkland with bowling greens, floodlit all weather pitches, 18 hole golf course and play facilities. 

 

 

A partnership arrangement between Eastleigh Borough Council, Southampton University and the Football Federation has enabled the construction of a new sports pavilion in Wide Lane which will greatly enhance the provision of sports pitches on both grass and artificial surfaces.

 

"The Hub" is also a new sports pavilion on the borders of Bishopstoke which offers a range of sports activities and in particular a home to a thriving Rugby Club.

 

In the southern part of the area is the Lakeside Country Park with pleasant walks, fishing, canoeing and sailing facilities.  The park is also home to a  popular miniature steam railway.

 

First class further education facilities are available at Eastleigh College and Barton Peveril College providing vocational and non-vocational courses.

 

Smart new offices are available, such as the new Swaythling Housing Society building to the east of the town.

 

The area is served by 3 direct motorway links to the M3 and M27, has mainline rail connections and, with Southampton International Airport only a mile from the town centre, provides excellent communication links with the rest of the country - Come and visit !