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Eastleigh LAC
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.
There is also a multi-screen cinema and leisure centre complex
adjoining the Swan Centre.
Our 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
and covered colonnades. The 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 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.
Energy Youth
Centre - opened 25th February 2011
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
!
Bandstand, Leigh Road Recreation
Ground
If
you would like further information about this area please
contact
Guy Riddoch
Telephone No: 023 8068 3369
email: guy.riddoch@eastleigh.gov.uk
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