The Local Community Noticeboard

Should Eastleigh High Street Be Pedestrianised Permanently?

Eastleigh Borough Council is considering options to revitalise the town centre. One proposal is to permanently pedestrianise Eastleigh High Street—making it safer, more accessible, and potentially more attractive to shoppers and visitors.

But is this the right approach?

👉 Read the latest news article:
https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2024/10/pedestrianisation-leads-eastleighs-town-centre-revival-plans/

📄 Consultant brief (PDF):

https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/media/14429/appendix-1-ukspf-town-centre-intervention-consultants-brief.pdf

Other ideas being discussed include:

Part-time or weekend-only closures

Shared spaces for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles

Public realm improvements: trees, lighting, benches, and more

Public feedback is important.
💬 Should the High Street be fully closed to traffic?
🚗 What impact might that have on local travel and businesses?
🌿 What changes would make the town centre more inviting?

Comments and suggestions welcome. Every perspective counts in shaping the future of Eastleigh.

Bus route improvements are coming to Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh.
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/24997055.buses-set-get-priority-busy-eastleigh-road-scheme/

Daily Echo – 12 Mar 25

Buses set to get priority on busy Eastleigh Road in wider £13m scheme Work will be done on a busy road to make give buses priority as part of a wider £13million scheme

Heavy traffic causing problems for residents of Mortimers Lane in Fair Oak: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8q854vqyno

BBC News – 18 Feb 25

Fair Oak HGV traffic causes homes 'constantly shake' say residents Four people who live on Mortimers Lane, in Fair Oak, appeal to Hampshire County Council.

Council tax is definitely going to be rising by 4.99%, but at least its not 5%..!

https://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2025/02/county-council-confirms-council-tax-rise-of-4-99/

Eastleigh News – 14 Feb 25

County Council confirms council tax rise of 4.99% | Eastleigh News Hampshire County Council has confirmed it will not hold a referendum for a 15% council tax rise and implement a 4.99% rise instead.