thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Car crashes into railings on Redbridge Road

A CAR collided with railings on a busy Southampton road last night .
Police were called to Redbridge Road just @ @ @ @ @ C3 mounted railings to the left hand side of the eastbound carriage .
A number @ @ @ @ @ recovery vehicle were at the scene .
Witnesses reported that one lane of the road @ @ @ @ @ vehicles and a police officer was stood in the road diverting traffic around the blocked @ @ @ @ @ the car was still mounted on the railings at 11pm .
A large section of @ @ @ @ @ are also missing today , but it is not known for sure if this was @ @ @ @ @ The vehicle was recovered and no injuries were reported .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police @ @ @ @ @ called at 9.46pm on 14 July with reports of a collision on Redbridge Road , @ @ @ @ @ was recovered and no injuries were reported . ''

Police were called to Redbridge Road just before 10pm after a Citroen C3 mounted railings to the left hand side of the eastbound carriage.
A number of police cars and a recovery vehicle were at the scene.
Witnesses reported that one lane of the road was blocked by the emergency vehicles and a police officer was stood in the road diverting traffic around the blocked lane.
They added that the car was still mounted on the railings at 11pm.
A large section of the railings on Redbridge Road are also missing today, but it is not known for sure if this was due to the crash.
The vehicle was recovered and no injuries were reported.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We were called at 9.46pm on 14 July with reports of a collision on Redbridge Road, Southampton.
"A Citroen C3 collided with railings.
"The vehicle was recovered and no injuries were reported."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Man seen performing sex act on bench in Totton park

POLICE are investigating after a man was seen performing a sex act on a bench while watching a yoga class @ @ @ @ @ Monday that a man was performing a sex act in Memorial Park near Salisbury Road @ @ @ @ @ at 6pm , while a yoga class was taking place just meters away .
The @ @ @ @ @ white , 5'10 , in his 50s , with grey hair and wearing blue jeans @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement on their Facebook page , Totton Police said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ 13th July at 6pm a male was masturbating in the park behind Totton Library .
@ @ @ @ @ on a park bench in view of a yoga class that was going on at @ @ @ @ @ male was described as White , 5 ’ 10 , grey hair , aged around @ @ @ @ @ and a short sleeved top .
`` If you have any information please call 101 @ @ @ @

Officers received reports on Monday that a man was performing a sex act in Memorial Park near Salisbury Road in Totton on a bench at 6pm, while a yoga class was taking place just meters away.
The man has been described as white, 5'10, in his 50s, with grey hair and wearing blue jeans with a short sleeve top.
In a statement on their Facebook page, Totton Police said: "We received reports that on Monday 13th July at 6pm a male was masturbating in the park behind Totton Library.
"The male was sat on a park bench in view of a yoga class that was going on at the time.
"The male was described as White, 5’10, grey hair, aged around 50, wearing blue jeans and a short sleeved top.
"If you have any information please call 101 quoting 44200261210."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Anger as demolition of Solent Flour Mills set to begin

THE demolition of one of Southampton ’ s oldest heritage buildings is set to start today , Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ to the front of Solent Flour Mills this morning to pay homage to the former @ @ @ @ @ Sarah Bogle and Dave Shields said their goodbyes and spoke of how the building , @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Docks for over 80 years , will be losing a piece of the city @ @ @ @ @ Sarah , who is a councillor for Bargate , said : “ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s sad - I don ’ t see why we can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ for Healthier and Safer cities , and Freemantle councillor David said : “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ and hope we aren ’ t repeating our mistakes of 1989 , when the Ocean @ @ @ @ @ But port bosses said the space “ is needed ” to preserve and grow employment @ @ @

And councillors took to the front of Solent Flour Mills this morning to pay homage to the former Hovis production factory.
Cllrs Sarah Bogle and Dave Shields said their goodbyes and spoke of how the building, which has been based at Southampton Docks for over 80 years, will be losing a piece of the city’s industrial heritage.
Sarah, who is a councillor for Bargate, said: “It’s been a year-long battle. It’s sad - I don’t see why we can’t repurpose it.”
Cabinet member for Healthier and Safer cities, and Freemantle councillor David said: “I’m paying homage to it and hope we aren’t repeating our mistakes of 1989, when the Ocean Terminal was pulled down.”
But port bosses said the space “is needed” to preserve and grow employment in Southampton.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Traffic-free zone plans for Southampton city centre are given go-ahead

PLANS to turn part of Southampton city centre into a traffic-free zone have been given the go-ahead .
New Road , Above Bar Street and Portland Terrace are set to be closed to through traffic .
The three roads are expected to remain open to taxis , buses and cyclists in a bid to encourage sustainable travel .
Meanwhile , closures and other measures could also be put in place at Devonshire Road , Cumberland Place , London Road , Bellvue Road and Civic Centre Road .
The move is part of the £4.1m Green Transport Recovery Plan approved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon ( July 14 ) .
Further details of the schemes including a start date and how the measures will be enhanced are yet to be revealed .
But according to official documents they could be rolled out by September this year .
The public is set to be consulted while the scheme is trialled .
Other measures highlighted in the plan include a number of pop-up cycle and bus lanes which are currently being trialled across the city .
These include temporary cycle and bus lanes on Bassett Avenue , The Avenue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Talking to cabinet members , Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , described the Green Transport Recovery Plan as a `` unique opportunity '' to build on the initiatives implemented over the past two years in a bid to tackle pollution .
He said active travel has `` significantly increased '' during lockdown .
`` All of the measuers in the plan will also support our long term vision for a greener and healtier city '' , he added .
Consultations on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under way .
Cllr Christopher Hammond , council leader , has invited people to have their say .
He said : `` Change is never easy and change of this scale is generating a lot of debate which is to be welcomed .
There will be a significant amount of work going forward .
We want to hear from everybody who has a view and although the consultation is a little bit different we are listening and we want to know what people think about these schemes . ''

New Road, Above Bar Street and Portland Terrace are set to be closed to through traffic.
The three roads are expected to remain open to taxis, buses and cyclists in a bid to encourage sustainable travel.
Meanwhile, closures and other measures could also be put in place at Devonshire Road, Cumberland Place, London Road, Bellvue Road and Civic Centre Road.
The move is part of the £4.1m Green Transport Recovery Plan approved by cabinet members at Southampton City Council this afternoon (July 14).
Further details of the schemes including a start date and how the measures will be enhanced are yet to be revealed.
But according to official documents they could be rolled out by September this year.
The public is set to be consulted while the scheme is trialled.
Other measures highlighted in the plan include a number of pop-up cycle and bus lanes which are currently being trialled across the city.
These include temporary cycle and bus lanes on Bassett Avenue, The Avenue, Hill Lane and Bitterne Road West.
Talking to cabinet members, Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, described the Green Transport Recovery Plan as a "unique opportunity" to build on the initiatives implemented over the past two years in a bid to tackle pollution.
He said active travel has "significantly increased" during lockdown.
"All of the measuers in the plan will also support our long term vision for a greener and healtier city", he added.
Consultations on the pop-up cycle and bus lanes are already under way.
Cllr Christopher Hammond, council leader, has invited people to have their say.
He said: "Change is never easy and change of this scale is generating a lot of debate which is to be welcomed. There will be a significant amount of work going forward. We want to hear from everybody who has a view and although the consultation is a little bit different we are listening and we want to know what people think about these schemes."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Long-distance lovers reunite after lockdown

A COUPLE who have maintained a long-distance relationship for 21 years and who have been kept apart by lockdown will meet again this week .
Ray Roberts , from Fareham and Shirley Lancaster , from Yorkshire , will finally reunite this Thursday .
Together for 21-years they first met aboard the QEII during a short cruise of the English Channel in 1999 .
Ray had taken early retirement but carried out voluntary work on the world-famous cruise ship .
His job involved chaperoning women travelling independently , mostly as a dancing partner .
He was 63-years-old and on his tenth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he met Shirley who was then 61 .
She had lost her husband several years previously and had retired from a career in fashion The pair met on the dance floor and “ hit it off straight away ” .
By the end of the cruise , they had become firm friends .
When the cruise ended , Shirley went home to Yorkshire and Ray back to his Hampshire home , and because each had family ties including children and grandchildren in their respective home town , a long-distance relation developed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the couple took to flying for a quicker , easier journey and have been flying to see each other to and from Southampton Airport , for many years .
The couple – now aged 83 and 84 – have been covering the miles to see each other for 21 years now , and on Thursday their love story will continue when Ray flies back to Yorkshire with his “ beloved ” Shirley , the first time since before the pandemic .
Steve Szalay , operations director for Southampton Airport , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aviation , this fantastic love story warms the heart of all of us .
It shows just how important regional airports are to providing that vital connectivity and we are absolutely delighted to have been able to play just a little part in helping keep Ray and Shirley ’ s love alive .
”

Ray Roberts, from Fareham and Shirley Lancaster, from Yorkshire, will finally reunite this Thursday.
Together for 21-years they first met aboard the QEII during a short cruise of the English Channel in 1999.
Ray had taken early retirement but carried out voluntary work on the world-famous cruise ship.
His job involved chaperoning women travelling independently, mostly as a dancing partner.
He was 63-years-old and on his tenth voyage as a ‘gentleman host’ when he met Shirley who was then 61.
She had lost her husband several years previously and had retired from a career in fashion
The pair met on the dance floor and “hit it off straight away”.
By the end of the cruise, they had become firm friends.
When the cruise ended, Shirley went home to Yorkshire and Ray back to his Hampshire home, and because each had family ties including children and grandchildren in their respective home town, a long-distance relation developed.
After many years of commuting by rail, the couple took to flying for a quicker, easier journey and have been flying to see each other to and from Southampton Airport, for many years.
The couple – now aged 83 and 84 – have been covering the miles to see each other for 21 years now, and on Thursday their love story will continue when Ray flies back to Yorkshire with his “beloved” Shirley, the first time since before the pandemic.
Steve Szalay, operations director for Southampton Airport, said: “After a difficult few months for aviation, this fantastic love story warms the heart of all of us. It shows just how important regional airports are to providing that vital connectivity and we are absolutely delighted to have been able to play just a little part in helping keep Ray and Shirley’s love alive.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--BEST and WORST GP surgeries in Southampton

Southampton residents are less happy , on average , with their doctors surgeries than the rest of the UK .
The GP Patient has revealed how the city ’ s doctor ’ s surgeries were rated for the past year .
The overall patient satisfaction levels for surgeries across the city have stayed consistent with the same time last year , figures have revealed .
On average 77 per cent of patients would rate their experience at their surgery as ‘ good ’ which is five per cent below average .
Residents were asked for their opinion on a variety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointments , waiting times , out-of-hours services and the quality of care given .
The GP Patient Survey for NHS England has been running since 2007 , this year 740,000 responses were received nation-wide .
Fewer Southampton residents joined the survey this year compared to last with only 2,572 people taking part .
Cheviot Road surgery is the city ’ s most well-liked surgery , with 100 per cent of patients rating their overall experience as ‘ good ’ .
Highfield Health and Stoneham Lane Surgery have overtaken last year ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint rating of over 95 percent .
Lordshill Health Centre dropped to a 90 percent ‘ good ’ rating from last year ’ s 95 per cent .
Whereas patients only 41 per cent of patients at the Living Well Partnership rated their overall experience as ‘ good ’ .
The Living Well Partnership brings together Bitterne Park Surgery , Ladies Walk Practice , Weston Lane Surgery and St Lukes Surgery and Botley Surgery .
The partnership cares for over 42,000 patients and was recently rated as “ requires improvement ” by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 surgeries remained below the national average for patient satisfaction .
This included : Old Fire Station Surgery ( 80 per cent ) , Raymond Road Surgery ( 80 per cent ) , Homeless Healthcare Team ( 78 per cent ) , The Shirley Health Partnership ( 77 per cent ) , Atherley House Surgery ( 75 per cent ) , Alma Road Surgery ( 74 per cent ) , Woolston Lodge Surgery ( 73 per cent ) , Aldermoor Surgery ( 70 per cent ) , Solent GP Surgery ( 70 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69 per cent ) , Victor Street Surgery ( 69 per cent ) , The Peartree Practice ( 66 per cent ) , The Living Well Partnership ( 41 per cent ) .
On average 58 per cent of Southampton residents found it easy to get through to someone from their surgery on the phone .
The helpfulness of receptionists was also surveyed , with Southampton GPs polling at 87 per cent being helpful .
The overall patient satisfaction ratings for Southampton GP practices : The Living Well Partnership - 41 per cent

The GP Patient has revealed how the city’s doctor’s surgeries were rated for the past year.
The overall patient satisfaction levels for surgeries across the city have stayed consistent with the same time last year, figures have revealed.
On average 77 per cent of patients would rate their experience at their surgery as ‘good’ which is five per cent below average.
Residents were asked for their opinion on a variety of elements with practices, from booking appointments, waiting times, out-of-hours services and the quality of care given.
The GP Patient Survey for NHS England has been running since 2007, this year 740,000 responses were received nation-wide.
Fewer Southampton residents joined the survey this year compared to last with only 2,572 people taking part.
Cheviot Road surgery is the city’s most well-liked surgery, with 100 per cent of patients rating their overall experience as ‘good’.
Highfield Health and Stoneham Lane Surgery have overtaken last year’s most liked surgery, Lordshill, with a joint rating of over 95 percent.
Lordshill Health Centre dropped to a 90 percent ‘good’ rating from last year’s 95 per cent.
Whereas patients only 41 per cent of patients at the Living Well Partnership rated their overall experience as ‘good’.
The Living Well Partnership brings together Bitterne Park Surgery, Ladies Walk Practice, Weston Lane Surgery and St Lukes Surgery and Botley Surgery.
The partnership cares for over 42,000 patients and was recently rated as “requires improvement” by the Care Quality Commission.
Overall however, 14 surgeries remained below the national average for patient satisfaction.
This included: Old Fire Station Surgery (80 per cent), Raymond Road Surgery (80 per cent), Homeless Healthcare Team (78 per cent), The Shirley Health Partnership (77 per cent), Atherley House Surgery (75 per cent), Alma Road Surgery (74 per cent), Woolston Lodge Surgery (73 per cent), Aldermoor Surgery (70 per cent), Solent GP Surgery (70 per cent), Brook House Surgery (69 per cent), Victor Street Surgery (69 per cent), The Peartree Practice (66 per cent), The Living Well Partnership (41 per cent).
On average 58 per cent of Southampton residents found it easy to get through to someone from their surgery on the phone.
The helpfulness of receptionists was also surveyed, with Southampton GPs polling at 87 per cent being helpful.
The overall patient satisfaction ratings for Southampton GP practices:
Cheviot Road Surgery - 96 per cent
Highfield Health - 93 per cent
Stoneham Lane Surgery - 93 per cent
West End Road Surgery - 90 per cent
Lordshill Health Centre - 90 per cent
Hill Lane Surgery - 87 per cent
Mulberry House Surgery - 87 per cent
St Mary’s Surgery - 86 per cent
University Health Service - 84 per cent
St Peter’s Surgery - 84 per cent
Townshill Surgery - 83 per cent
Burgess Road Surgery - 82 per cent
Walnut Tree Surgery - 82 per cent
Old Fire Station Surgery - 80 per cent
Raymond Road Surgery - 80 per cent
Homeless Healthcare Team - 78 per cent
The Shirley Health Partnership - 77 per cent
Atherley House Surgery -75 per cent
Alma Road Surgery - 74 per cent
Woolston Lodge Surgery - 73 per cent
Aldermoor Surgery - 70 per cent
Solent GP Surgery - 70 per cent
Brook House Surgery - 69 per cent
Victor Street Surgery - 69 per cent
The Peartree Practice - 66 per cent
The Living Well Partnership - 41 per cent


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Buzz Bingo in Antelope Park to permanently close

A SOUTHAMPTON bingo hall is to permanently close as more than 500 jobs are put at risk .
Buzz Bingo has said it will permanently close 26 of its bingo halls - including its venue in Antelope Park on Bursledon Road - which has put 573 jobs at risk .
The company said the move will be part of a Company Voluntary Arrangement ( CVA ) restructuring deal to secure its long-term future .
Buzz Bingo said that 91 of its clubs will continue to trade , with plans to start the reopening of sites from August 6 .
Buzz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The company , which employs around 3,400 people , said it has earmarked sites for closure due to what it “ expects will be an unsustainable operating environment for the foreseeable future ” .
Buzz closed its sites across the UK on March 21 due to the lockdown , before reducing costs and furloughing the majority of its staff .
However , the company said it will “ take time ” for footfall to reach pre-virus levels due to social distancing measures and weaker customer confidence .
Chris Matthews , chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ongoing pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for the entire leisure and hospitality sector and an immediate and significant impact on our business .
“ Following a thorough review of our options , the proposed CVA will restructure our retail portfolio to ensure we are well positioned for a return to growth , while adapting to the ongoing , challenging environment as we start to reopen the majority of our clubs .
“ The restructure will , very sadly , impact a number of our colleagues and my priority is to support all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we continue with this process .
“ I would like to thank every single one of our colleagues for their continued understanding and commitment over this period .
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Buzz Bingo has said it will permanently close 26 of its bingo halls - including its venue in Antelope Park on Bursledon Road - which has put 573 jobs at risk.
The company said the move will be part of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring deal to secure its long-term future.
Buzz Bingo said that 91 of its clubs will continue to trade, with plans to start the reopening of sites from August 6. Buzz Bingo in Lordshill is not at risk.
The company, which employs around 3,400 people, said it has earmarked sites for closure due to what it “expects will be an unsustainable operating environment for the foreseeable future”.
Buzz closed its sites across the UK on March 21 due to the lockdown, before reducing costs and furloughing the majority of its staff.
However, the company said it will “take time” for footfall to reach pre-virus levels due to social distancing measures and weaker customer confidence.
Chris Matthews, chief executive of Buzz Bingo, said: “The ongoing pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for the entire leisure and hospitality sector and an immediate and significant impact on our business.
“Following a thorough review of our options, the proposed CVA will restructure our retail portfolio to ensure we are well positioned for a return to growth, while adapting to the ongoing, challenging environment as we start to reopen the majority of our clubs.
“The restructure will, very sadly, impact a number of our colleagues and my priority is to support all those affected and keep them fully informed as we continue with this process.
“I would like to thank every single one of our colleagues for their continued understanding and commitment over this period.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Revised plans to expand Southampton Airport are unveiled

REVISED plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport have now been unveiled .
New proposals to expand the airport 's runway by 164 meters and add new parking spaces to the long stay car park have now been published as a second public consultation on the scheme begins .
The news comes as the original plans were met with criticisms as residents raised concerns over the impact the extension would have on pollution and the environment .
Airport bosses said they have listened to the feedback and addressed the concerns in the revised proposals which have been published on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the planning application , the airport is still asking for an extension of the runway by 164 metres .
But airport bosses said the number of parking spaces that could be added to the long stay carpark has been reduced from 600 to 470 .
A `` green landscape buffer strip '' is to be added to the western boundary of the car park while 40 disabled parking bays have also been added to the plans .
The proposals revealed that `` the FlyBe demise has not substantially reduced the regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plans , 77 % of passengers from the Southampton area would still travel from London airports in the absence of a service from Southampton and although the number of passengers has dropped following the collapse of FlyBe `` the overall number of passengers travelling to the destinations served by those FlyBe flights will not decrease significantly '' .
The expansion of the runway would increase the number of passengers from one million to 2.3 million by 2027 , resulting in 1,083 jobs required , the plans show .
The revised planning application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change measures will be secured through a carbon strategy set to be considered by civic chiefs .
The proposals revealed that `` people with mental health disorders are expected to be affected by the increased noise levels during the operation of the proposed development '' .
Children in nearby schools could also be affected , the report said but mitigations measures would reduce the impact of noise on local residents .
Measures will include a noise insulation policy which will be reviewed on an annual basis and noise insulations for buildings including schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plans residents could also benefit from grants of up to £5,000 to cover the cost of measures such as double glazing and loft insulation .
The report also states that airport bosses will engage with health experts and the wider community to mitigate any other impacts .
The planning application reads : `` We anticipate cumulative effect on human health to be neutral .
The proposed development represents sustainable development and any identified adverse environmental impacts , when considered in the overall planning balance , are mitigated and outweighed by the significance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore planning permission should be granted . ''

New proposals to expand the airport's runway by 164 meters and add new parking spaces to the long stay car park have now been published as a second public consultation on the scheme begins.
The news comes as the original plans were met with criticisms as residents raised concerns over the impact the extension would have on pollution and the environment.
Airport bosses said they have listened to the feedback and addressed the concerns in the revised proposals which have been published on Eastleigh Borough Council's planning portal.
According to the planning application, the airport is still asking for an extension of the runway by 164 metres.
But airport bosses said the number of parking spaces that could be added to the long stay carpark has been reduced from 600 to 470.
A " green landscape buffer strip" is to be added to the western boundary of the car park while 40 disabled parking bays have also been added to the plans.
The proposals revealed that "the FlyBe demise has not substantially reduced the regional demand to fly".
According to the plans, 77% of passengers from the Southampton area would still travel from London airports in the absence of a service from Southampton and although the number of passengers has dropped following the collapse of FlyBe "the overall number of passengers travelling to the destinations served by those FlyBe flights will not decrease significantly".
The expansion of the runway would increase the number of passengers from one million to 2.3 million by 2027, resulting in 1,083 jobs required, the plans show.
The revised planning application also revealed that a number of climate change measures will be secured through a carbon strategy set to be considered by civic chiefs.
The proposals revealed that "people with mental health disorders are expected to be affected by the increased noise levels during the operation of the proposed development".
Children in nearby schools could also be affected, the report said but mitigations measures would reduce the impact of noise on local residents.
Measures will include a noise insulation policy which will be reviewed on an annual basis and noise insulations for buildings including schools, hospitals and households.
According to the plans residents could also benefit from grants of up to £5,000 to cover the cost of measures such as double glazing and loft insulation.
The report also states that airport bosses will engage with health experts and the wider community to mitigate any other impacts.
The planning application reads: " We anticipate cumulative effect on human health to be neutral. The proposed development represents sustainable development and any identified adverse environmental impacts, when considered in the overall planning balance, are mitigated and outweighed by the significance of the material benefits of the scheme and therefore planning permission should be granted."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Dispersal Order is in force in the Waterside area

POLICE have been granted special powers following a spate of complaints about anti-social behaviour in the Waterside area .
Officers have been granted a Dispersal Order , which enables them to disperse groups and seize items from suspected troublemakers .
Youngsters under the age of 16 can be escorted home .
It follows several complaints about rowdy behaviour in the Waterside area , which includes Hythe , Marchwood and Blackfield .
A post on the Waterside Cops Facebook page says : `` Following on from anti-social behaviour issues and an arrest last night due to drugs offences , a Dispersal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waterside Area .
`` Ignoring the direction of officers could result in arrests taking place . ''
The post says a group of people were seen in the area yesterday evening .
They were advised what was in place and `` respectfully left the area '' .
`` Patrols will be continuing to all of the hot spot areas throughout the week . ''
Last night as the shift was coming to and end , PCSO Charlie and PCSO Lewis located a High-Risk missing person in Hythe who was having a Mental Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Patrol colleagues took over allowing the PCSO 's to resume and R & P to get the person the support they need .
Tonight , following on from the ASB issues and arrest last night due to Drug Offences , a Dispersal Order has been signed up in the Waterside Area .
Ignoring the direction of Officers could result in arrests taking place .
The group were seen this evening , advised on what was in place and respectfully left the area .
Patrols will be continuing to all of the Hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order gives officers the power to disperse groups and seize items from trouble-makers .
Meanwhile , youngsters under 16-years-old can escorted home .

Officers have been granted a Dispersal Order, which enables them to disperse groups and seize items from suspected troublemakers. Youngsters under the age of 16 can be escorted home.
It follows several complaints about rowdy behaviour in the Waterside area, which includes Hythe, Marchwood and Blackfield.
A post on the Waterside Cops Facebook page says: "Following on from anti-social behaviour issues and an arrest last night due to drugs offences, a Dispersal Order has been signed up in the Waterside Area.
"Ignoring the direction of officers could result in arrests taking place."
The post says a group of people were seen in the area yesterday evening. They were advised what was in place and "respectfully left the area".
"Patrols will be continuing to all of the hot spot areas throughout the week."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Thieves have targeted cars in the Hedge End and Bursledon area

POLICE are investigating a spate of thefts from cars in the same part of Hampshire .
Cash , a camera worth more than £6,000 and number plates are among the items that have been taken from vehicles parked in Bursledon , Hedge End and Netley .
Police say would-be thieves are also searching unlocked vehicles for items such as sunglasses , loose change and keys .
A post on the Hedge End Cops Facebook page says : `` Please keep your car locked and remove all valuable property , including any bags and coats .
Pull your car handle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have and will , break into cars for bags and coats , due to the possibility they may contain valuables . ''
Three of the recent thefts occurred in Bursledon .
Cash was stolen from cars parked in Le Marechal Avenue and Devonshire Gardens .
Money was also taken from a vehicle in Bowers Drive , along with Iphone cables .
A Nikon camera worth £6,600 was taken from a car in Mallow Road , Hedge End .
The Hedge End Cops post says : `` If you see people trying vehicle door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - please do n't wait until the morning .
`` The control room will deploy the nearest police officers , as long as the officers are not already dealing with a higher priority incident . ''
Officers dealing with the thefts are anxious to hear from anyone with dash cam footage or images captured by private CCTV .
People can call on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200249337 .

Cash, a camera worth more than £6,000 and number plates are among the items that have been taken from vehicles parked in Bursledon, Hedge End and Netley.
Police say would-be thieves are also searching unlocked vehicles for items such as sunglasses, loose change and keys.
A post on the Hedge End Cops Facebook page says: "Please keep your car locked and remove all valuable property, including any bags and coats. Pull your car handle to check it's locked.
"Thieves have and will, break into cars for bags and coats, due to the possibility they may contain valuables."
Three of the recent thefts occurred in Bursledon.
Cash was stolen from cars parked in Le Marechal Avenue and Devonshire Gardens. Money was also taken from a vehicle in Bowers Drive, along with Iphone cables.
A Nikon camera worth £6,600 was taken from a car in Mallow Road, Hedge End.
The Hedge End Cops post says: "If you see people trying vehicle door handles please call 999 at the time - please don't wait until the morning.
"The control room will deploy the nearest police officers, as long as the officers are not already dealing with a higher priority incident."
Officers dealing with the thefts are anxious to hear from anyone with dash cam footage or images captured by private CCTV. People can call on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200249337.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--It's St Swithin's Day - a former bishop of Winchester

The UK could be in for 40 days of sunshine or 40 days of downpours , depending on how the day dawned today , according to the folklore of St Swithin ’ s Day .
The weather through the end of July and August is said to be determined by the whim of one of Britain ’ s medieval saints who is celebrated on July 15 .
St Swithin was a ninth century Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester and , according to legend , was tutor to a young King Alfred the Great .
He is best known for a proverb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sun , depending on what weather hits the UK on his special day .
Little is known about the saint , but he is said to have requested he be buried outside Winchester Cathedral so his grave would be exposed to both the footsteps of worshippers and the elements .
But in the 10th century , after some priests moved his tomb inside , a great storm hit , which was taken as a sign of St Swithin ’ s displeasure .
It sparked the proverb : “ St Swithin ’ s Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days it will remain , St Swithin ’ s Day if thou be fair , for forty days will rain na mair.
” So what can the UK expect for the next 40 days ?
Probably cloudy and a bit of drizzle , according to the Met Office .
Meteorologist Alex Burkill told the PA news agency : “ For many it ’ s going to be a largely cloudy day .
“ There will be a rain that could be a bit heavy at times , particularly across parts of Scotland and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so north-west England , Wales , south-west England .
“ So cloudy with outbreaks of rain that will be heavier towards the north , and further east the clouds could be thick enough for a few spots of rain but mostly dry.
” Can we expect the weather to stay fixed for the next six weeks ?
In a word , no .
Asked if we will have 40 days of rain , Mr Burkill said : “ I think in the history of anything that has never happened , and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fortunately.
” While the gloomy picture will remain into Thursday , by the end of the week the UK could be in for much warmer temperatures and sunny skies , especially in the south .
Mr Burkill added : “ It ’ s a drier and brighter picture as we go into the start of August – it does look like we ’ re going to see more prolonged dry spells than really we ’ ve had this month .
“ So quite a different story from what many of us can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Swithin ’ s Day.
” St Swithin ’ s Day has certainly never been a particularly reliable source of meteorological predictions .
In 1913 , July 15 was hit by a 15-hour rainstorm , but 30 days of sunshine came after .
In 1924 , 13 and a half hours of glorious sunshine were followed by 30 days of rain out of the next 40 .

The weather through the end of July and August is said to be determined by the whim of one of Britain’s medieval saints who is celebrated on July 15.
St Swithin was a ninth century Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester and, according to legend, was tutor to a young King Alfred the Great.
He is best known for a proverb which predicts 40 days of rain or sun, depending on what weather hits the UK on his special day.
Little is known about the saint, but he is said to have requested he be buried outside Winchester Cathedral so his grave would be exposed to both the footsteps of worshippers and the elements.
But in the 10th century, after some priests moved his tomb inside, a great storm hit, which was taken as a sign of St Swithin’s displeasure.
It sparked the proverb: “St Swithin’s Day if thou dost rain, for forty days it will remain, St Swithin’s Day if thou be fair, for forty days will rain na mair.”
So what can the UK expect for the next 40 days? Probably cloudy and a bit of drizzle, according to the Met Office.
Meteorologist Alex Burkill told the PA news agency: “For many it’s going to be a largely cloudy day.
“There will be a rain that could be a bit heavy at times, particularly across parts of Scotland and then western areas of the UK – so north-west England, Wales, south-west England.
“So cloudy with outbreaks of rain that will be heavier towards the north, and further east the clouds could be thick enough for a few spots of rain but mostly dry.”
Can we expect the weather to stay fixed for the next six weeks? In a word, no.
Asked if we will have 40 days of rain, Mr Burkill said: “I think in the history of anything that has never happened, and that’s not going to happen this time, fortunately.”
While the gloomy picture will remain into Thursday, by the end of the week the UK could be in for much warmer temperatures and sunny skies, especially in the south.
Mr Burkill added: “It’s a drier and brighter picture as we go into the start of August – it does look like we’re going to see more prolonged dry spells than really we’ve had this month.
“So quite a different story from what many of us can expect on quite a cloudy and damp St Swithin’s Day.”
St Swithin’s Day has certainly never been a particularly reliable source of meteorological predictions.
In 1913, July 15 was hit by a 15-hour rainstorm, but 30 days of sunshine came after.
In 1924, 13 and a half hours of glorious sunshine were followed by 30 days of rain out of the next 40.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Updated plans to revamp formerly neglected pub have been given the green light

THE updated plans to revamp a formerly neglected pub in Eastleigh have been given the green light by civic chiefs .
As previously reported , The Lapstone pub was scheduled to reopen before lockdown after an application was accepted by Eastleigh Borough Council for the revamp of The Horton Heath pub .
This £1 million investment was used to create a larger bar area , restaurant and additional toilet facilities , as well as the creation of separate external access to the first floor managers flat and additional parking facilities .
On July 10 , an updated application was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there would be a reduction in floor area of the site , and a detailed design for the ventilation ductwork was included in the plans .
The Lapstone - which has been around for around 200 years - closed its doors in 2017 , after it had been neglected and not refurbished since the 1960 's , and according to new owner Russ Kitching , the site was originally going to be knocked down to make way for 20 new houses .
Russ ' intention is to re-open the pub as a community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locally sourced beers and food products .
As part of the original proposal , it was said that a new restaurant would be created at the rear of the building to create a `` family-friendly '' area , and this restaurant will include a pizza oven as well as expansions to provide a greater choice in food .
The activities provided by the previous public house such as music nights will be continued , subject to licensing agreements and the existing facilities will be redesigned to allow easier access for disabled persons .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed that the managers flat would be refurbished and there would also be a new access created which re-locates the entrance to the residential accommodation and provides it with its own external front door .
Also , a further six car parking spaces have now be created at the site , bringing the total up to 37 , and one of these will be an oversized space by the side entrance for use by disabled persons .
While the pub was planning to reopen in March before lockdown started , with these changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the coronavirus .

As previously reported, The Lapstone pub was scheduled to reopen before lockdown after an application was accepted by Eastleigh Borough Council for the revamp of The Horton Heath pub.
This £1 million investment was used to create a larger bar area, restaurant and additional toilet facilities, as well as the creation of separate external access to the first floor managers flat and additional parking facilities.
On July 10, an updated application was also accepted by civic chiefs, which proposed there would be a reduction in floor area of the site, and a detailed design for the ventilation ductwork was included in the plans.
The Lapstone - which has been around for around 200 years - closed its doors in 2017, after it had been neglected and not refurbished since the 1960's, and according to new owner Russ Kitching, the site was originally going to be knocked down to make way for 20 new houses.
Russ' intention is to re-open the pub as a community local pub selling a wide range of locally sourced beers and food products.
As part of the original proposal, it was said that a new restaurant would be created at the rear of the building to create a "family-friendly" area, and this restaurant will include a pizza oven as well as expansions to provide a greater choice in food.
The activities provided by the previous public house such as music nights will be continued, subject to licensing agreements and the existing facilities will be redesigned to allow easier access for disabled persons.
On the first floor, it was proposed that the managers flat would be refurbished and there would also be a new access created which re-locates the entrance to the residential accommodation and provides it with its own external front door.
Also, a further six car parking spaces have now be created at the site, bringing the total up to 37, and one of these will be an oversized space by the side entrance for use by disabled persons.
While the pub was planning to reopen in March before lockdown started, with these changes implemented, this was put on hold due to the coronavirus.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Lorna Fielker warns Southampton shoppers ‘Covid risk is like embers of a fire’

A SOUTHAMPTON city chief has hit back at claims wearing face masks in shops is a “ monstrous imposition ” .
Lorna Fielker has slammed comments made by Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne who said nothing would make him less likely to go shopping than the thought of having to mask up .
• Southampton shops gear up to open after three months However , Cllr Fielker has warned that although lockdown measures have eased , coronavirus is “ like the embers of a fire waiting to reignite ” .
The Labour councillor for Swaythling said : “ We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks is a very simple ask .
`` People are not likely to be in shops for hours and hours .
They can get masks free .
People are also making masks .
`` I do not know where he [ Swayne ] is coming from .
I will be wearing a mask on the bus next week .
Coronavirus is still a risk.
” • The BEST and WORST GPs in Southampton - rated by patients Cllr Fielker who is also the cabinet member for health , added : “ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not been as hard hit as other areas and we need to maintain that .
“ Her comments come after Sir Desmond criticised plans for masks to become mandatory in supermarkets and other shops in England .
Shoppers will need to have their nose and mouth covered or risk a £100 fine from July 24 .
• Where to buy face masks in Southampton Many experts , including the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , suggested face coverings were not effective at stopping the spread of coronavirus but are now recommending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Was this consultation with the police force and particularly the chief constable of Hampshire , for it is she that will have to enforce this monstrous imposition against myself and a number of outraged and reluctant constituents ?
” Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock said : “ The balance in the need to restrict the spread of Covid whilst also allowing the ancient liberties of a gentleman to go shopping , is a difficult balance to strike and we have made the judgment that the best way to strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go shopping , but require him to wear a face mask .
”

Lorna Fielker has slammed comments made by Tory MP Sir Desmond Swayne who said nothing would make him less likely to go shopping than the thought of having to mask up.
However, Cllr Fielker has warned that although lockdown measures have eased, coronavirus is “like the embers of a fire waiting to reignite”.
The Labour councillor for Swaythling said: “We need to protect others and ourselves. Wearing masks is a very simple ask.
"People are not likely to be in shops for hours and hours. They can get masks free. People are also making masks.
"I do not know where he [Swayne] is coming from. I will be wearing a mask on the bus next week. Coronavirus is still a risk.”
Cllr Fielker who is also the cabinet member for health, added: “We have been very lucky in Southampton that we have not been as hard hit as other areas and we need to maintain that. “
Her comments come after Sir Desmond criticised plans for masks to become mandatory in supermarkets and other shops in England.
Shoppers will need to have their nose and mouth covered or risk a £100 fine from July 24.
Many experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), suggested face coverings were not effective at stopping the spread of coronavirus but are now recommending wearing them inside
Sir Desmond said yesterday: “Was this consultation with the police force and particularly the chief constable of Hampshire, for it is she that will have to enforce this monstrous imposition against myself and a number of outraged and reluctant constituents?”
Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock said: “The balance in the need to restrict the spread of Covid whilst also allowing the ancient liberties of a gentleman to go shopping, is a difficult balance to strike and we have made the judgment that the best way to strike it is to allow a gentleman to go shopping, but require him to wear a face mask.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--‘Jobs at risk if public won’t back runway’: Southampton Airport

RESIDENTS are being asked to back plans for the expansion of the runway at Southampton Airport amid warnings that thousands of jobs could be lost should the proposals not be supported .
A second public consultation over plans to extend the airport ’ s runway by 164 metres has now been launched .
Residents , businesses and organisations will have 30 days to have their say on revised proposals which have been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council .
The authority will be responsible for making a final decision on the controversial plans .
The news comes following a first consultation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns over the impact the expansion would have on the environment and pollution .
But Steve Szalay , the director of Southampton Airport , has now issued a warning to residents and businesses .
He said : “ The runway extension is essential to ensuring we not just recover but thrive – the success of the region and the airport are absolutely intertwined .
“ With the impact to employment from this pandemic already weighing heavy , we can do something to secure the jobs at the airport by getting this extension built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the reality is that more than 2,000 jobs will be at risk , creating a huge knock-on impact on thousands of local households.
” As reported , the plans also include proposals to increase the number of parking spaces in the long stay car park .
Mr Szalay said the feedback and concerns raised during the public consultation had been addressed in the airport ’ s revised application .
“ This is not about airport expansion , it is not about bigger planes .
It is about enabling us to use existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vital extra connectivity for the region , ” Mr Szalay said .
He added : “ We have received strong support from local politicians and business groups who champion the importance of the airport on Eastleigh and our surrounding region – but now is the time to get behind us and show your support.
” This week the airport is also set to launch a new website with new information on the revised planning application and a link to the Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal , where residents will be able to leave @ @ @ @ @ @

A second public consultation over plans to extend the airport’s runway by 164 metres has now been launched.
Residents, businesses and organisations will have 30 days to have their say on revised proposals which have been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council.
The authority will be responsible for making a final decision on the controversial plans.
The news comes following a first consultation last year, where some residents raised concerns over the impact the expansion would have on the environment and pollution.
But Steve Szalay, the director of Southampton Airport, has now issued a warning to residents and businesses.
He said: “The runway extension is essential to ensuring we not just recover but thrive – the success of the region and the airport are absolutely intertwined.
“With the impact to employment from this pandemic already weighing heavy, we can do something to secure the jobs at the airport by getting this extension built.
“If we don’t, the reality is that more than 2,000 jobs will be at risk, creating a huge knock-on impact on thousands of local households.”
As reported, the plans also include proposals to increase the number of parking spaces in the long stay car park.
Mr Szalay said the feedback and concerns raised during the public consultation had been addressed in the airport’s revised application.
“This is not about airport expansion, it is not about bigger planes. It is about enabling us to use existing aircraft more efficiently and effectively and creating vital extra connectivity for the region,” Mr Szalay said.
He added: “We have received strong support from local politicians and business groups who champion the importance of the airport on Eastleigh and our surrounding region – but now is the time to get behind us and show your support.”
This week the airport is also set to launch a new website with new information on the revised planning application and a link to the Eastleigh Borough Council planning portal, where residents will be able to leave their comments on the proposals.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Freemantle Lake Park in Southampton gets revamp

A SOUTHAMPTON park that is currently being redeveloped was partly reopened this weekend .
Friends of Freemantle Lake Park in Freemantle have been working with their ward councillors during the last two years to develop plans and ideas with the council on how to improve the park .
On Saturday , the team saw a major step forward as the first phase of the development was reopened .
Charlotte Nduput , a Friends of Freemantle Lake Park committee member , explained how the park is often waterlogged making most of the area impossible for play .
The first phase of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , linking up existing play equipment .
The group , made up of a number of local volunteers who give up their free time to help improve the park , said they were `` excited '' to opened up this stage of the development to the public .
Charlotte said : `` It ’ s so amazing to see this phase of the project come to life , it ’ s really helped to motivate us to raise the funds needed for the new play equipment . ''
So far improvements have consisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entrances to the park , noticeboards installed and more recently , to have wildlife information and nursery rhyme boards added .
The park was opened at 2pm on Saturday by Councillor Steve Leggett .
The team of volunteers have also ran a number of events to encourage more people to use the space over the last two years , which have been highly successful and well attended .
To complete the next phase of the play park development , the Friends team are aiming to raise £10,000 for two pieces of additional play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project can be found on the Friends of Freemantle Lake Park Facebook page .

Friends of Freemantle Lake Park in Freemantle have been working with their ward councillors during the last two years to develop plans and ideas with the council on how to improve the park.
On Saturday, the team saw a major step forward as the first phase of the development was reopened.
Charlotte Nduput, a Friends of Freemantle Lake Park committee member, explained how the park is often waterlogged making most of the area impossible for play.
The first phase of the development has new pathways being installed, linking up existing play equipment.
The group, made up of a number of local volunteers who give up their free time to help improve the park, said they were "excited" to opened up this stage of the development to the public.
Charlotte said: "It’s so amazing to see this phase of the project come to life, it’s really helped to motivate us to raise the funds needed for the new play equipment."
So far improvements have consisted of new signs fitted to all three entrances to the park, noticeboards installed and more recently, to have wildlife information and nursery rhyme boards added.
The park was opened at 2pm on Saturday by Councillor Steve Leggett.
The team of volunteers have also ran a number of events to encourage more people to use the space over the last two years, which have been highly successful and well attended.
To complete the next phase of the play park development, the Friends team are aiming to raise £10,000 for two pieces of additional play equipment.
Information on how to support the project can be found on the Friends of Freemantle Lake Park Facebook page.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Eastleigh residents can have their say on the high street's "no car" zone

EASTLEIGH residents are being given the chance to have their say on the temporary pedestrianisation of the high street , after calls from local businesses to scrap the scheme .
As previously reported , the decision was made by civic chiefs in Eastleigh to make both Market Street and High Street in Eastleigh , temporary `` car free '' zones from June 15 onwards , in a bid to keep customers safe and ensure social distancing is maintained when all non-essential shops were allowed to reopen .
However , many small business in the town centre urged Eastleigh Borough Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of close parking was said to be turning the high street into a `` ghost town '' meaning local businesses are struggling to get people through the door and stay afloat .
The `` Eastleigh Town Council Action Group '' was set up amongst business owners and residents , and more than 1,000 people signed a written petition urging the council to reconsider the decision .
Now , residents are being given the chance to vote yes or no on whether they like the idea of thee temporary pedestrianisation of the high street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , restaurants , cafés , pubs and hairdressers in Eastleigh town centre have reopened - and High Street and Market Street have been closed to vehicles to allow safer social distancing for their customers .
`` We 're asking shoppers and traders to let us know what they think about the temporary pedestrianisation of the town centre .
Do you think it 's a good idea ? ''
To vote and have your say on the issue , visit : www.getfeedback.com/cm/U6EmmO8O/bcbe5591-df37-4f8c-87b4-7d6b9d340dff/q/1 .

As previously reported, the decision was made by civic chiefs in Eastleigh to make both Market Street and High Street in Eastleigh, temporary "car free" zones from June 15 onwards, in a bid to keep customers safe and ensure social distancing is maintained when all non-essential shops were allowed to reopen.
However, many small business in the town centre urged Eastleigh Borough Council to reverse this decision as the lack of close parking was said to be turning the high street into a "ghost town" meaning local businesses are struggling to get people through the door and stay afloat.
The "Eastleigh Town Council Action Group" was set up amongst business owners and residents, and more than 1,000 people signed a written petition urging the council to reconsider the decision.
Now, residents are being given the chance to vote yes or no on whether they like the idea of thee temporary pedestrianisation of the high street.
A spokesperson said: "Shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and hairdressers in Eastleigh town centre have reopened - and High Street and Market Street have been closed to vehicles to allow safer social distancing for their customers.
"We're asking shoppers and traders to let us know what they think about the temporary pedestrianisation of the town centre. Do you think it's a good idea?"
To vote and have your say on the issue, visit: www.getfeedback.com/cm/U6EmmO8O/bcbe5591-df37-4f8c-87b4-7d6b9d340dff/q/1


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Homes springing up on old industrial site at Brokenford Lane, Totton.

DOZENS of homes are springing up on former industrial land that was branded an eyesore by locals .
Developers are transforming two adjoining sites at the end of Brokenford Lane , Totton , by building a total of 45 homes - many of which will be affordable .
The land , which is next to the Waterloo to Weymouth railway line , was previously targeted by arsonists and fly-tippers .
In February last year Fresh Developments ( UK ) Ltd was given planning permission to build 24 homes - 18 houses and a block of six flats .
A report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The site has lain vacant for many years and this proposal represents a good opportunity to create a quality townscape in this part of Totton . ''
Three months later Sovereign was given consent to build 21 homes on neighbouring land that was previously occupied by Fenwicks Storage Yard .
The council said : `` Overall there will be a significant uplift in this area of Totton once both this site is developed and the site to the north-west .
`` The removal of unsightly industrial buildings and the redevelopment with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant boost in visual terms to that area of the town . ''
Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the progress being made on both schemes .
He said : `` It 's wonderful to see this brownfield site being developed , providing much needed new homes in the area .
There were a few false starts over the years with planning permissions being granted and then finding that the builders did n't develop the site as expected . ''
During the planning process some of the locals said the proposed development would create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cllr Harrison said : `` There is no such thing as an ideal site for development .
`` This one presented the challenge of accepting that all the traffic to and from the site has to negotiate a narrow bottleneck at the southern end of Brokenford Lane .
Pavement parking is also a problem locally .
`` However the need for housing outweighed the challenges and I know a lot of people will really benefit from this new housing . ''

Developers are transforming two adjoining sites at the end of Brokenford Lane, Totton, by building a total of 45 homes - many of which will be affordable.
The land, which is next to the Waterloo to Weymouth railway line, was previously targeted by arsonists and fly-tippers.
In February last year Fresh Developments (UK) Ltd was given planning permission to build 24 homes - 18 houses and a block of six flats.
A report produced by New Forest District Council said: "The site has lain vacant for many years and this proposal represents a good opportunity to create a quality townscape in this part of Totton."
Three months later Sovereign was given consent to build 21 homes on neighbouring land that was previously occupied by Fenwicks Storage Yard.
The council said: "Overall there will be a significant uplift in this area of Totton once both this site is developed and the site to the north-west.
"The removal of unsightly industrial buildings and the redevelopment with good quality housing will result in a significant boost in visual terms to that area of the town."
Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the progress being made on both schemes.
He said: "It's wonderful to see this brownfield site being developed, providing much needed new homes in the area. There were a few false starts over the years with planning permissions being granted and then finding that the builders didn't develop the site as expected."
During the planning process some of the locals said the proposed development would create extra traffic problems in the area.
Cllr Harrison said: "There is no such thing as an ideal site for development.
"This one presented the challenge of accepting that all the traffic to and from the site has to negotiate a narrow bottleneck at the southern end of Brokenford Lane. Pavement parking is also a problem locally.
"However the need for housing outweighed the challenges and I know a lot of people will really benefit from this new housing."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--When Slade got wild, wild, wild at The Gaumont

THIS picture of Slade was taken at The Gaumont theatre in Southampton at the bands first peak .
The date @ @ @ @ @ and Slade were on tour shortly before moving to America in an attempt to crack @ @ @ @ @ the band has changed massively over the years , pictured are the original line-up of @ @ @ @ @ , Jim Lea and Don Powell .
The Gaumont became The Mayflower in 1987 .

The date was February 10, 1975 and Slade were on tour shortly before moving to America in an attempt to crack the US market.
Although the band has changed massively over the years, pictured are the original line-up of Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell.
The Gaumont became The Mayflower in 1987.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Subterranean Southampton – The Jewels in the City’s crown

MANY visitors and locals make their way around Southampton ’ s High Street and old Town unaware of the labyrinth of cellars and vaults beneath their feet for Southampton has more medieval wine vaults and cellars than any other town or city in Britain .
The development of Southampton as a commercial centre for the wine trade goes back nearly a thousand years to the time of the Angevin King Henry II , the great grandson of William the Conqueror .
He became King of England in 1154 and was the first of the Plantagenets , a dynasty that ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1152 , as the Count of Anjou , Henry had married Eleanor of Aquitaine and she brought to the marriage rich wine producing land in south west France stretching from the Loire to the Spanish border .
As King of England Henry controlled large parts of Northern France , Wales , Scotland and Ireland .
These land holdings known as the Angevin Empire made Henry and Eleanor powerful monarchs .
Henry took a special interest in Southampton as it was an important point of entry into England via the English Channel from Normandy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that time was wine which was produced in abundance in Aquitaine and along the Loire i estates controlled by Henry .
He arranged for this wine to be imported into England through Southampton .
French merchants were located in the town to manage the trade and stonemasons were employed to build houses with cellars beneath them so that the wine could be stored at a controlled temperature and also securely as it was prized commodity .
The town itself was also fortified with a castle and enclosed by walls .
To construct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep rectangular hole was excavated around the bottom of which a low stone wall was built .
Wooden formers were then used on which to build an arch supported by the walls for the ceiling of the vault .
When the arch was set the former was moved along and the next section completed .
Stone from the Isle of Wight was principally used although in some instances stone from Caen in Normandy was used for finer work .
The binding material was a lime-based mortar which was difficult to judge if set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prematurely when removing a former only to have the section of vault collapse and crush him .
The skill of the stonemasons is reflected in the complexity of the vaults they created and many different styles can be seen in Southampton .
The largest and one of the simplest is the Castle Vault , entered via the City walls beneath the Juniper Berry pub , which has a simple barrel vault ceiling .
To build a large vault of this kind requires a deep excavation as the depth of the excavation has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vault .
Stonemasons became inventive and very skilful in their work over time and this is can be seen in a vault at the bottom of the High Street where they constructed a wide vault with an elliptical roof which meant that the excavation did not need to be so deep .
The Undercroft in Bugle Street is one of the most sophisticated vaults in Southampton where the masons constructed a vault where the ceiling is principally held up by ribs rather than the walls .
With the decline of the wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other purposes such as workshops and store rooms .
Eighty years ago they played a vital part in the protection of the citizens of Southampton during the bombing of the Second World War when they were used as air raid shelters and saved thousands of lives .
At this time many vaults had a concrete floor added .
More recently the vaults have been used as exhibition spaces by arts students and as venues for the very popular Music in the City , a weekend long free music event that takes place around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been used for film locations .
You can see inside many of Southampton ’ s historic medieval vaults by joining a guided walk organised by See Southampton or Southampton Museum Services .

The development of Southampton as a commercial centre for the wine trade goes back nearly a thousand years to the time of the Angevin King Henry II, the great grandson of William the Conqueror.
He became King of England in 1154 and was the first of the Plantagenets, a dynasty that ruled England for over 300 years.
In 1152, as the Count of Anjou, Henry had married Eleanor of Aquitaine and she brought to the marriage rich wine producing land in south west France stretching from the Loire to the Spanish border.
As King of England Henry controlled large parts of Northern France, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. These land holdings known as the Angevin Empire made Henry and Eleanor powerful monarchs.
Henry took a special interest in Southampton as it was an important point of entry into England via the English Channel from Normandy and Western France.
An important commodity at that time was wine which was produced in abundance in Aquitaine and along the Loire i estates controlled by Henry. He arranged for this wine to be imported into England through Southampton.
French merchants were located in the town to manage the trade and stonemasons were employed to build houses with cellars beneath them so that the wine could be stored at a controlled temperature and also securely as it was prized commodity.
The town itself was also fortified with a castle and enclosed by walls.
To construct a wine merchant’s house a deep rectangular hole was excavated around the bottom of which a low stone wall was built. Wooden formers were then used on which to build an arch supported by the walls for the ceiling of the vault. When the arch was set the former was moved along and the next section completed.
Stone from the Isle of Wight was principally used although in some instances stone from Caen in Normandy was used for finer work.
The binding material was a lime-based mortar which was difficult to judge if set and many a stonemason lost his life prematurely when removing a former only to have the section of vault collapse and crush him.
The skill of the stonemasons is reflected in the complexity of the vaults they created and many different styles can be seen in Southampton.
The largest and one of the simplest is the Castle Vault, entered via the City walls beneath the Juniper Berry pub, which has a simple barrel vault ceiling. To build a large vault of this kind requires a deep excavation as the depth of the excavation has to be more than half the width of the vault.
Stonemasons became inventive and very skilful in their work over time and this is can be seen in a vault at the bottom of the High Street where they constructed a wide vault with an elliptical roof which meant that the excavation did not need to be so deep.
The Undercroft in Bugle Street is one of the most sophisticated vaults in Southampton where the masons constructed a vault where the ceiling is principally held up by ribs rather than the walls.
With the decline of the wine trade the vaults have been used for other purposes such as workshops and store rooms.
Eighty years ago they played a vital part in the protection of the citizens of Southampton during the bombing of the Second World War when they were used as air raid shelters and saved thousands of lives. At this time many vaults had a concrete floor added.
More recently the vaults have been used as exhibition spaces by arts students and as venues for the very popular Music in the City, a weekend long free music event that takes place around October each year.
They have also been used for film locations.
You can see inside many of Southampton’s historic medieval vaults by joining a guided walk organised by See Southampton or Southampton Museum Services.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Harringtons Southampton recruiting hairdressers

A HAMPSHIRE salon is calling on hairdressers to step forward and highlight their styling skills .
Now that barber shops and salons have reopened following government advice , Haringtons Hairdressers has announced it is on the search for over 70 new people to join their team .
In Southampton , they are on the hunt for ten stylists and colourists to be recruited at their Bedford Place branch as they come back from the lockdown .
While their Winchester hairdressing hub at The Square hopes to recruit eight people .
The push for recruitment comes as the salon branch faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for longer hours , as well as Sundays .
They have made the decision to return to the high street `` fighting '' , despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing the business to place more than 150 staff on furlough until recently .
Nikki Neale , Head of Brand , Marketing and Acquisition at Haringtons , said : `` Despite many hairdressing businesses being forced to close due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic , Haringtons used the crisis as an opportunity to improve our business at all levels .
`` Most importantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have taken good care of our talent during lockdown , furloughing our teams and topping their salaries up to 100 per cent as well as providing additional training , but we recognise we don ’ t have enough people to reach our growth ambitions . ''
They are also looking to secure talent both from across the hairdressing and hospitality sector , recruiting jobs across its salons in Beaconsfield , Maidenhead , Marlow , Northwood , Reading , Southampton , Wendover , Winchester and Windsor .
Nikki added : `` Our clients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours and on Sundays to accommodate their busy lifestyles .
As we pride ourselves on bringing our clients the best in customer experience , we need to recruit to accommodate them .
`` Our salon structure means we can welcome people who want more unusual hours if needed , not just the 9-5 , if people would like to apply they just need to go to our website Haringtons.com . ''

Now that barber shops and salons have reopened following government advice, Haringtons Hairdressers has announced it is on the search for over 70 new people to join their team.
In Southampton, they are on the hunt for ten stylists and colourists to be recruited at their Bedford Place branch as they come back from the lockdown.
While their Winchester hairdressing hub at The Square hopes to recruit eight people.
The push for recruitment comes as the salon branch faces demand from customers to open their doors for longer hours, as well as Sundays.
They have made the decision to return to the high street "fighting", despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing the business to place more than 150 staff on furlough until recently.
Nikki Neale, Head of Brand, Marketing and Acquisition at Haringtons, said: "Despite many hairdressing businesses being forced to close due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Haringtons used the crisis as an opportunity to improve our business at all levels.
"Most importantly, we are a people business, we have taken good care of our talent during lockdown, furloughing our teams and topping their salaries up to 100 per cent as well as providing additional training, but we recognise we don’t have enough people to reach our growth ambitions."
They are also looking to secure talent both from across the hairdressing and hospitality sector, recruiting jobs across its salons in Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Marlow, Northwood, Reading, Southampton, Wendover, Winchester and Windsor.
Nikki added: "Our clients want us to be open for longer hours and on Sundays to accommodate their busy lifestyles. As we pride ourselves on bringing our clients the best in customer experience, we need to recruit to accommodate them.
"Our salon structure means we can welcome people who want more unusual hours if needed, not just the 9-5, if people would like to apply they just need to go to our website Haringtons.com."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Alexandra Burke in 2021 Southampton show My Best Friend's Wedding

THE world premiere tour of My Best Friend 's Wedding will now appear in Southampton in 2021 , starring Alexandra Burke .
Mayflower Theatre will host the rescheduled show from October 19 to 23 as part of a UK and Ireland tour .
The X Factor winner and musical theatre star will play Julianne Potter .
My Best Friends ' Wedding is based on the wickedly funny film of the same name and features some of the most iconic pop anthems ever written by the legendary Burt Bacharach and Hal David , including I ’ ll Never Fall in Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Know What To Do With Myself , Walk on By , I Say A Little Prayer and What ’ s New Pussycat .
Fiery food critic Julianne Potter has always turned her nose up at romance .
It ’ s the reason she broke up with her sweetheart Michael O ’ Neal .
When she hears he ’ s about to be married , she vows to win him back for good , but with perfect Kimmy in the way , it ’ s not as easy as she first thought .
Can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding in time and keep Michael all for herself ?
Alexandra Burke most recently played the role of Rachel Marron in the hit musical The Bodyguard having played the role to critical and audience acclaim in both the West End and the subsequent sell out 2015/2016 tour .
She wowed Mayflower audiences in the show .
She first rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor and her debut number one single Hallelujah sold over one million copies in the UK , a first for a British female soloist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Chess at the London Coliseum and as Roxie in Chicago at the West End ’ s Phoenix Theatre .
In 2017 she reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing .
Her other theatre credits include Deloris Van Cartier in the national tour of the musical Sister Act .
Tickets for the show , which was postponed from this year due to Covid-19 , are on sale now at mayflower.org.uk .

Mayflower Theatre will host the rescheduled show from October 19 to 23 as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
The X Factor winner and musical theatre star will play Julianne Potter.
My Best Friends' Wedding is based on the wickedly funny film of the same name and features some of the most iconic pop anthems ever written by the legendary Burt Bacharach and Hal David, including I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself, Walk on By, I Say A Little Prayer and What’s New Pussycat.
Fiery food critic Julianne Potter has always turned her nose up at romance. It’s the reason she broke up with her sweetheart Michael O’Neal. When she hears he’s about to be married, she vows to win him back for good, but with perfect Kimmy in the way, it’s not as easy as she first thought. Can she derail her best friend’s wedding in time and keep Michael all for herself?
Alexandra Burke most recently played the role of Rachel Marron in the hit musical The Bodyguard having played the role to critical and audience acclaim in both the West End and the subsequent sell out 2015/2016 tour. She wowed Mayflower audiences in the show.
She first rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor and her debut number one single Hallelujah sold over one million copies in the UK, a first for a British female soloist.
She also recently appeared as Svetlana in Chess at the London Coliseum and as Roxie in Chicago at the West End’s Phoenix Theatre. In 2017 she reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing. Her other theatre credits include Deloris Van Cartier in the national tour of the musical Sister Act.
Tickets for the show, which was postponed from this year due to Covid-19, are on sale now at mayflower.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Outbuildings can be constructed at Wootton Hall in New Milton

PLANS to construct two outbuildings beside a Grade II-listed listed property have been given the go-ahead .
The New Forest @ @ @ @ @ ) approved an application relating to Wootton Hall in Tiptoe Road , New Milton .
@ @ @ @ @ a block of four garages and a single garage with a double carport .
A @ @ @ @ @ : `` It is the intention of the owners to built a stable yard on @ @ @ @ @ west of the house .
`` A planning application for the stable block and an @ @ @ @ @ under consideration . ''
The report said the garages would be built only if the @ @ @ @ @ was approved .

The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) approved an application relating to Wootton Hall in Tiptoe Road, New Milton.
The applicants want to build a block of four garages and a single garage with a double carport.
A report to NPA members said: "It is the intention of the owners to built a stable yard on their paddock land to the west of the house.
"A planning application for the stable block and an area of hardstanding is currently under consideration."
The report said the garages would be built only if the stable yard in the paddock was approved.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Proposal to build bungalow beside existing property in Bartram Road, Totton

PLANS to build a bungalow behind an existing property have come under fire .
New Forest District Council has received @ @ @ @ @ site at Bartram Road , Totton , and is consulting the town council .
A @ @ @ @ @ critical of the proposal .
It says : `` In recent years the town council @ @ @ @ @ in its response to applications for rear gardens to be divided to form new plots @ @ @ @ @ This particular application is for a bungalow on a small plot with little amenity space @ @ @ @ @ impact on all the neighbouring properties and the street scene .
`` Although some precedent @ @ @ @ @ dwelling opposite on Rose Road , the council believes that continued development like this will @ @ @ @ @ on the character of the area . ''

New Forest District Council has received an application relating to a site at Bartram Road, Totton, and is consulting the town council.
A report to town councillors is critical of the proposal.
It says: "In recent years the town council has been clear and consistent in its response to applications for rear gardens to be divided to form new plots in cramped locations.
"This particular application is for a bungalow on a small plot with little amenity space and would have a detrimental impact on all the neighbouring properties and the street scene.
"Although some precedent has been set with the dwelling opposite on Rose Road, the council believes that continued development like this will have a long-lasting negative impact on the character of the area."


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Giant floral tribute to NHS staff at Hampshire hospital

A ROMSEY florist followed up a £369,000 NHS fundraiser by delivering a giant floral display to the local community hospital .
Eflorist , a national florist based in the market town , made the blooming 1.5m by 1m display for Romsey Hospital They wanted to thank staff who have been working throughout the pandemic to ensure they are keeping vital NHS services running for people in the town and surrounding area .
EFlorist Regional director Paul Isaia said : “ Last month we raised £369,000 for the NHS Together Charities so following on from that this floral display is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local NHS workers who have been keeping vital services running during this time .
Romsey Hospital is a lifeline for many Hampshire residents and this is our way of saying thank you for all their dedication and hard work.
” The display can now be seen in the main reception area for staff and patients to enjoy .
Eflorist began in 1947 with same day or next day delivery available on a collection of flowers and gifts .
The company supports growers , dedicating resources to the farming communities across the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have an extensive range of courier flowers , which are carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery .
Eflorist also works closely with over 1,500 florist members who craft and hand-deliver bouquets each day .

Eflorist, a national florist based in the market town, made the blooming 1.5m by 1m display for Romsey Hospital
They wanted to thank staff who have been working throughout the pandemic to ensure they are keeping vital NHS services running for people in the town and surrounding area.
EFlorist Regional director Paul Isaia said: “Last month we raised £369,000 for the NHS Together Charities so following on from that this floral display is about putting a smile on the faces of the local NHS workers who have been keeping vital services running during this time. Romsey Hospital is a lifeline for many Hampshire residents and this is our way of saying thank you for all their dedication and hard work.”
The display can now be seen in the main reception area for staff and patients to enjoy.
Eflorist began in 1947 with same day or next day delivery available on a collection of flowers and gifts.
The company supports growers, dedicating resources to the farming communities across the world and choosing British growers where possible. They have an extensive range of courier flowers, which are carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery. Eflorist also works closely with over 1,500 florist members who craft and hand-deliver bouquets each day.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Hampshire Fire Service launches free book to teach children how to stay safe in a pandemic

THE HAMPSHIRE Fire Service have launched a new children 's book aimed at teaching children how to stay safe during a pandemic .
Launched as part of the popular Keeping Safe with Susie the Childminder series , Susie the Childminder and the Pandemic will teach children about the importance of community , building resilience and staying safe , healthy and positive during challenging times such as the coronavirus crisis .
The book is completely funded by Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum ( HIOW LRF ) , with the hope that this free , fun yet educational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carers have open discussions with children about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting us all , now and in the future .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Education Manager Judy Rice said : “ I ’ ve been a great supporter of the Susie books for years as I ’ ve seen first-hand in classrooms what an invaluable educational resource they are .
This is a distressing and confusing time for children , and we hope that through the power of storytelling we can encourage them to talk about how they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking questions .
Thank you to HIOW LRF who shared this vision and helped us turn this educational tool into a reality !
” Chair of HIOW LRF Delivery Group , Hampshire Constabulary Assistant Chief Constable Ben Snuggs added : “ I ’ m so glad in this difficult time we ’ ve been able to provide funding for this book which will be a beneficial and fun resource for children as we learn to live with Covid-19 now and into the future . ''
Around 3,000 free copies of the book will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as well as other educational settings , while a free page-turner version is also available to access now on the `` Kidzone '' area of the HFRS website .
Author of the book , Donna Smith said : “ I was inspired to write this latest Susie story as I wanted to try to normalise the strange times we are all facing due to the global pandemic .
By doing so I hope this will help alleviate any anxieties the children may have .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a fun story featuring familiar characters , who are experiencing the same challenges as the young readers .
”

Launched as part of the popular Keeping Safe with Susie the Childminder series, Susie the Childminder and the Pandemic will teach children about the importance of community, building resilience and staying safe, healthy and positive during challenging times such as the coronavirus crisis.
The book is completely funded by Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum (HIOW LRF), with the hope that this free, fun yet educational tool will help teachers, parents and carers have open discussions with children about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting us all, now and in the future.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Education Manager Judy Rice said: “I’ve been a great supporter of the Susie books for years as I’ve seen first-hand in classrooms what an invaluable educational resource they are. This is a distressing and confusing time for children, and we hope that through the power of storytelling we can encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling and make sure they feel comfortable asking questions. Thank you to HIOW LRF who shared this vision and helped us turn this educational tool into a reality!”
Chair of HIOW LRF Delivery Group, Hampshire Constabulary Assistant Chief Constable Ben Snuggs added: “I’m so glad in this difficult time we’ve been able to provide funding for this book which will be a beneficial and fun resource for children as we learn to live with Covid-19 now and into the future."
Around 3,000 free copies of the book will be sent to all Infant and Primary schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as well as other educational settings, while a free page-turner version is also available to access now on the "Kidzone" area of the HFRS website.
Author of the book, Donna Smith said: “I was inspired to write this latest Susie story as I wanted to try to normalise the strange times we are all facing due to the global pandemic. By doing so I hope this will help alleviate any anxieties the children may have. As well as being informative, it’s a fun story featuring familiar characters, who are experiencing the same challenges as the young readers.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--How to enter South Coast Business Award for best leader

DO you know an inspirational leader who has elevated his or her business or supported the local community ?
If so , you could nominate that person for the Business Leader title in this year ’ s South Coast Business Awards .
The awards celebrate business excellence among all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy .
Businesses entering for the award should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change in the past 12 months , or a strategy for change in the next 12 months .
The awards ’ principal sponsor , law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated .
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “ mystery shopper ” visit by the category sponsor .
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo .
All three category finalists , plus one guest each , will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints , St Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be announced .
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday , November 12 .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk .
They will also be featured in the category winners ’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online at dailyecho.co.uk .
The awards ceremony will also see one company crowned Business of the Year Award .
This overall winner will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners .
The other categories in the awards are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can submit your award entry online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards The closing date for nominations is Monday , August 31 .

If so, you could nominate that person for the Business Leader title in this year’s South Coast Business Awards.
The awards celebrate business excellence among all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy.
Businesses entering for the award should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change in the past 12 months, or a strategy for change in the next 12 months.
The awards’ principal sponsor, law firm Dutton Gregory, invites any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated.
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and entrants may be subject to a “mystery shopper” visit by the category sponsor.
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo.
All three category finalists, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints, St Mary’s Stadium, where the winners will be announced.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 12.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk.
They will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online at dailyecho.co.uk.
The awards ceremony will also see one company crowned Business of the Year Award.
This overall winner will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners.
The other categories in the awards are:
n Innovation Excellence Award
n Service Excellence Award
n Employer Award
n Entrepreneur Award
n Small Business Award
n Business in the Community Award
n Best Use Of Technology Award
n Best New Business
You can submit your award entry online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards
The closing date for nominations is Monday, August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-07-15--LETTER - Bursledon Road works have made zero difference

FOLLOWING on from the letter I read in the Daily Echo from Richard Matthews , I would like to voice my opinions on the recent roadworks that took place on Bursledon Road .
The works consisted of cycle paths , direction arrows , narrowing/widening of existing pavements/carriageway , pedestrian crossings and traffic light re-phasing .
These works caused massive inconvenience for many many months .
The difference they have made is zero .
Nothing they wasted our hard-earned taxes on has made the slightest difference .
I have watched cyclists , pedestrians and motorists doing exactly the same as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
It must have cost well over a £1 ; 000,000 .
For what ?
I asked for road calming measures where I live ( speed bumps – a couple of tons of tarmac ) and was told they were unnecessary .
Speeding motorists regularly use this narrow close as a race track and despite concerns raised by residents , we are ignored .
Consultation and opinions as to where and how our money is spent apparently count for nothing anymore .
It ’ s a shame an action group hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought to task .

The works consisted of cycle paths, direction arrows, narrowing/widening of existing pavements/carriageway, pedestrian crossings and traffic light re-phasing.
These works caused massive inconvenience for many many months. The difference they have made is zero.
Nothing they wasted our hard-earned taxes on has made the slightest difference.
I have watched cyclists, pedestrians and motorists doing exactly the same as they did before these so called improvements were made.
It must have cost well over a £1;000,000. For what?
I asked for road calming measures where I live ( speed bumps – a couple of tons of tarmac ) and was told they were unnecessary.
Speeding motorists regularly use this narrow close as a race track and despite concerns raised by residents, we are ignored.
Consultation and opinions as to where and how our money is spent apparently count for nothing anymore.
I sympathise with Mr Richards.
It’s a shame an action group hasn’t been formed and the decision makers bought to task.
Sue Reed
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thedailyecho--2020-07-15--Business innovation event secures reserve date in 2021

Organisers of the Business Innovation South Expo have secured a backup date in 2021 in case the coronavirus crisis prevents it going ahead this September .
The event was originally due to go ahead in May and has been rescheduled to September 23 at the Hilton Hotel , West End , Southampton , near the Ageas Bowl .
With the agreement of the Hilton and all the companies involved so far , organisers have firmly reserved a back-up date of April 28 , 2021 .
The aim is to give visitors and exhibitors confidence when they book that there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ format either this year or next .
The Business Innovation South Expo has already gained support from exhibitors , sponsors , speakers and key regional organisations .
It aims to showcase businesses across the central south operating in the STEM and innovation sectors and aligned service providers .
There are currently 31 exhibitors booked , 11 speakers or workshops and two panel debates .
Lara Bull , the business woman behind # BIS2020 , said : “ The response has been wonderful and I think many businesses are keen to have events to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either as exhibitors or visitors .
“ In response to the lock-down impact on businesses for those companies who are keen to exhibit I am offering a three-stage payment plan to help spread the stand cost which remains an all-inclusive package .
“ The expo is aimed at providing an affordable showcase for companies in STEM and innovation and their aligned service providers across the central south and for our visitors the vision is to create a forum for decision makers/procurement execs to see the latest technology , products and services available to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Fletcher , assistant director of Economic Development at Hampshire County Council , on the topic of A Place Story for Hampshire ● Mark Round , client technical lead at IBM , on Smarter Business with 5G .
● Pamela Iannotti , senior lecturer at Winchester Business School , on SME Competitivity– Gaining the Edge in a Digital Era .
There will also be speaker panels focusing on such subjects as Navigating the Path to Becoming Sustainable .
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber of Solutions , bringing together senior leaders from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts ” session on growth issues .
There will be eight workshops running during the day , including Digital Acceleration , HR Urban Myths That Are Hurting Your Business ; Creating the Perfect Content Strategy ; How to Lead Innovators ; Effective Cyber Security Planning ; Financial Opportunities and Pitfalls for Start-Ups and Scale-Ups ; and Intellectual Property : Getting the Basics Right .
There is a £5 charge to secure a place at the workshops .

The event was originally due to go ahead in May and has been rescheduled to September 23 at the Hilton Hotel, West End, Southampton, near the Ageas Bowl.
With the agreement of the Hilton and all the companies involved so far, organisers have firmly reserved a back-up date of April 28, 2021. The aim is to give visitors and exhibitors confidence when they book that there will be an expo in exactly the same format either this year or next.
The Business Innovation South Expo has already gained support from exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and key regional organisations. It aims to showcase businesses across the central south operating in the STEM and innovation sectors and aligned service providers.
There are currently 31 exhibitors booked, 11 speakers or workshops and two panel debates.
Lara Bull, the business woman behind #BIS2020, said: “The response has been wonderful and I think many businesses are keen to have events to attend in the diary for late September either as exhibitors or visitors.
“In response to the lock-down impact on businesses for those companies who are keen to exhibit I am offering a three-stage payment plan to help spread the stand cost which remains an all-inclusive package.
“The expo is aimed at providing an affordable showcase for companies in STEM and innovation and their aligned service providers across the central south and for our visitors the vision is to create a forum for decision makers/procurement execs to see the latest technology, products and services available to help drive their business forward.”
Speakers will include:
● David Fletcher, assistant director of Economic Development at Hampshire County Council, on the topic of A Place Story for Hampshire
● Mark Round, client technical lead at IBM, on Smarter Business with 5G.
● Pamela Iannotti, senior lecturer at Winchester Business School, on SME Competitivity– Gaining the Edge in a Digital Era.
There will also be speaker panels focusing on such subjects as Navigating the Path to Becoming Sustainable. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber of Solutions, bringing together senior leaders from the chamber for an “ask the experts” session on growth issues.
There will be eight workshops running during the day, including Digital Acceleration, HR Urban Myths That Are Hurting Your Business; Creating the Perfect Content Strategy; How to Lead Innovators; Effective Cyber Security Planning; Financial Opportunities and Pitfalls for Start-Ups and Scale-Ups; and Intellectual Property: Getting the Basics Right. There is a £5 charge to secure a place at the workshops.
Details are at businessinnovationsouth.com