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14-15While times are tough it is also an exciting time to be in Southampton. In this issue of City View we present Southampton Festival, our celebration of the fantastic musical talent on our doorstep which is set to be the first of many such events.

We also tell you our plans to face the spending challenges for this year and the years to come. Find out how we are developing a city that will continue to provide jobs, attract investors and improve the areas many of us live in. We reveal how we are creating opportunities for young people to become apprentices and how we are helping local entrepreneurs start up businesses in these difficult times.

As well as supporting others we are continually finding ways to use technology to work smarter and deliver you value for money services. Find out about how we are using the Internet to make it easier for you to do business with us from anywhere in the world or simply from the comfort of your home. We are also finding new ways to invest money to continue some initiatives and kick start others.

This is very much a council with a focus on sustainability in resources, skills and jobs. Our sustainable travel initiatives show how as a city we are always thinking about how our actions today will affect the future. Our key aim is to do the right things now that will continue to deliver well into the future.

Councillor Richard WilliamsLeader of Southampton City Council

Our budget, your sayTell us what you think about our spending proposals

Welcome to My JourneyCheaper, healthier and more social travel

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Give your views on the stationMany of you will have seen changes to Central Railway Station but did you know we are still consulting on work on the north side? Have your say before 30 September at www.southampton.gov.uk/northstation. There is more about the work on the Station Quarter on page 10.

Get voting for city awardThe City of Southampton Award recognises those people, or groups, who’ve made an exceptional contribution to life in the city. We need you to nominate exceptional individuals who have made a real difference to their communities. The awards are presented in May each year at the council’s annual meeting, by the incoming mayor.

Find out more or to nominate www.southampton.gov.uk/southamptonaward

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Changes to City ViewWe are looking at how we make sure that information from the council is cost effective and arrives in a way that is useful to our customers.

Many residents have expressed the view that they would like to receive information electronically so this is an option we are exploring. We also recognise that many of our readers do

not have access to computers or the internet.

To help us shape the future of City View we need your views. If you think City View should go online to save money, let us know. If you think it should still be a printed magazine, then tell us. Good or bad, we want your views.

Have your sayWrite to FREEPOST RSXR-LCKJ-AULH or email [email protected]

Itchen Bridge updateThis autumn you will begin to see changes to Itchen Bridge as we work to automate the toll collection. Find out more about the new system on page 7.

Boost for young apprenticesWe’re welcoming 25 new apprentices to the council this September. The new prospects are all aged 16–18 and will work in a variety of roles. They’ll be gaining valuable new skills and experience as well as earning a wage as they learn. Priority has been given to young people from Southampton and recruitment has focused on young people currently not in education, employment or training and those claiming benefits.

Construction firm Carillion announced earlier this summer that it is looking to take on 58 new apprentices and coffee giant Costa will be opening its first UK training academy in the city for young people. This is great news for young job seekers in Southampton.

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We appoint new science chiefWe’ve teamed up with the University of Southampton to appoint the first local authority Chief Science Adviser (CSA) in the UK.

Professor AbuBakr Bahaj, Head of the University’s Energy and Climate Change Division, has taken on the unpaid role to champion science and engineering as a key driver of our economy. He will advise us first on environmental issues, such as the energy efficiency of our buildings.

It is hoped that Professor Bahaj’s expertise can be used in many more areas of our work to help us be more sustainable.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Richard Williams welcomes Chief Science Adviser, Professor AbuBakr Baha j.


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Court LeetWe need local teachers, business people or community leaders to be jurors at Court Leet on Tuesday 2 October. This ancient ceremony is a unique opportunity for residents to bring a local concern to the attention of the council. Issues are forwarded to the council’s Cabinet for a formal response and decision. If you would like to be a part of the proceedings contact the Mayor’s Office 023 8083 2433 or email [email protected]

Find out morewww.southampton.gov.uk/courtleet

Two new Academy buildingsThis September the doors officially open on the two Oasis academies in Southampton. At Mayfield Academy on 20 September and Lord’s Hill Academy on 23 October, invited guests will toast the opening of the new buildings. We completed both projects on time and on budget mostly using a locally based workforce and local suppliers. Both new schools have the largest renewable energy capabilities of any school in the city.

Southampton’s draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been published.

This document outlines what we and our partners see as the key health challenges in the city.

The priorities identified so far are:

• Sustainingworktosupportvulnerablefamilieswithyoungchildren.

• Takingactiontoreducetheharmtoindividualsandsocietycausedbymisuseofalcoholanddrugs.

• Workingwithemployersandlocaleducationproviderstosupportpeopleintoemploymentandpreventpeoplefallingoutofemploymentduetoillhealth.

• Reducingadmissionstohospitalfrompreventablecausesofbothmentalandphysicalillhealth.

• Helpingpeoplegrowoldandstaywell.

• Housingandhealth-includingcommunitysafetyandthelocalenvironment.

We want to know what you think about these priorities and what is most important to you.

Feedback online at: http://bit.ly/Q45eSO

Or send responses to:Health Strategy FeedbackPublic HealthLower Ground FloorMunicipal Block – East, Civic CentreSouthampton SO14 7LT

Or email [email protected]

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Marriage milestones with the MayorIf you are celebrating your Golden or Diamond wedding anniversary this year, we would be delighted to invite you to tea with the Mayor and Mayoress, Let us knowon02380832433oremail [email protected]

Vote for your Police and Crime CommissionerOn 15 November, the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including Southampton and Portsmouth, will go to the polls to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

The PCC will set the priorities for Hampshire Constabulary respond to the needs and demands of their communities and to set a budget make sure that local and national priorities are funded appropriately. They will not be expected to run the police. The role of the PCC is to be the voice of the people and to hold the Chief Constable to account for the delivery and performance of the force.

Find out morewww.hantspa.org

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Summer fun despite no sunIt may have been a wet summer but you still turned out in your thousands to our free events this year. Highlights included a fantastic Jubilee weekend with Cunard’s ‘Three Queens’ popping in. Also we saw the 100th birthday celebration for P&O, with a record breaking seven cruise ships coming in to the port on one day.

For many, the star of the show was the Olympic Torch Relay and evening show. People packed every inch of the route on the Saturday to welcome the torch. Many of you even woke early on the Sunday morning to see the flame finally leave the city. Congratulations to the extraordinary people who earned the privilege of carrying the Torch and all of the approximately 80,000 people who turned out to cheer them on.

Action on HMOsThis summer saw our first enforcement day targeting houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Portswood. Council services including Environmental Health, Planning, Waste and Recycling, City Patrol and Street Cleansing joined other partners to give advice and take some action against issues in some HMOs.

With Hampshire Fire and Rescue, the Police and the Blue Lamp Trust, we visited every property in a targeted area talking to residents about issues such as poor housing conditions, litter, bins on pavements and noise.

Together we fitted smoke alarms and new locks, cleared bulky waste, arranged pest control treatments and most importantly, addressed the concerns of local people.

The event has become a model for our new Street Cred initiative, which will target 16 areas of the city over the coming year, focussing on HMOs, environmental concerns and crime reduction.

New boost to businesses Small businesses in the city can now tap into a wealth of business expertise and assistance thanks to the Southampton launch of an award-winning service.

Southern Entrepreneurs offer a range of a services including networking evenings, newsletters, training and business advice, to those involved in small businesses. It is free to join and open to companies and sole traders with 25 employees or less, or people who are looking to start up their own small business. Southern Entrepreneurs also offers a range of training seminars and workshops on a range of topics useful to small businesses.

On Tuesday 9 October they are holding a Speed Networking Event at our Civic Centre. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other local business owners and employees. The event kicks off at 5.30pm with a buffet and will finish at 9pm. Simply visit the website for details or to book a place. www.southernentrepreneurs.com

The Mayor and Torchbearer Mike Stroud prepare to send off the Olympic Torch.

How did we do?Help us improve our services by letting us know what you think of us. If you have a comment, compliment or complaint about any area of our services to you then let us know. Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/listening or telephone02380833050.

If you have had outstanding service from one of our staff then you can nominate them for an Outstanding Customer Service Award.

Make a nominationwww.southampton.gov.uk/excellence

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Thanks to foster fathersWith the help of IKEA Southampton we were able to say a massive thank you to our foster carers this Father’s Day.

The Swedish furniture giant provided each dad with a gift pack. There was a special prize of a fantastic armchair for the winner of the Foster Carer of the Year award. Find out more about the impact our foster carers have on young people on page 13.


Roads

Itchen Bridge goes auto

How will the new automated toll work? Sensors will detect your vehicle and a screen at the barrier will display the correct toll charge.

Pay with coins into a scoop (exact change required) or with a council issued smartcard. The pre-paid smartcard can be topped up online or via the council using a credit or debit card. Once a payment is made, the barrier will lift and you will be able to drive on. An intercom is available if you need help and you can press a button for a receipt.

How to apply for a smartcard

For further information about the Smartcities smartcard please visit www.southampton.gov.uk/smartcard or telephone 023 8083 3008 and select option 5.

Is the toll going up?

The toll charges will remain the same. The automated system will distinguish which tariff is right for each vehicle by measuring the height at the front axle. This may result in a few vehicles having a different classification than before.

Will local residents still receive their discount on the crossing?Local residents, businesses and eligible disabled people still qualify for a concessionary discount for the toll bridge.

The tokens, which motorists currently use to get the discount will be replaced by the pre-payment smartcard. The discounted rate will automatically be applied when you pay with the card.

To qualify for the concessionary discount you will need to provide proof of your eligibility when applying for your smartcard.

How do I use the smartcard?

For the cards to work you must add a cash balance which can be done once you receive your card. You can then swipe your smartcard at the automated toll booth. There will be a reminder message at the toll crossing if your balance is low.

You can check and top up your card’s balance online using a credit or debit card or in person at the Gateway office next to Guildhall Square.

When will I see the changes?

Work on the bridge has already started and is due to finish by November.

Every effort will be made to minimise disruption, however occasional overnight lane closures may happen during weekends and at off-peak times.

We will give advanced warning of these closures whenever possible.

Find out more

More information will be coming soon or for answers to frequently asked questions www.southampton.gov.uk/itchenbridge & 02380833008

Itchen Toll Bridge, which connects Woolston to the city centre is set to undergo its biggest change since it opened in 1977. As part of a

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Welfare

Changes to your benefits

A benefits cap will limit the total amount of benefit a family can claim to £500 per week. For a single person the limit will be £350 per week.

A size criteria or ‘bedroom tax’ will reduce the amount of benefit for families living in council and housing association homes, with more bedrooms than they need.

If you receive any benefits or welfare support then there are some critical things you need to know. The Government’s Welfare Reform Act 2012 brings about some of the most wide ranging changes to the benefit system in 60 years and will affect many residents in the city, including those in work. Some of the biggest changes will take place from April 2013, so it’s a good idea to get up to speed and start preparing now.

What will happen?

A new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

• Getonline–Almostalljobsarenowadvertisedonlineandmostjobapplicationformsareonlinetoo.YoucanaccesstheInternetforfreeatyourlocallibraryandotherplaces.ManyservicesrunITcourses.FormoredetailonwheretoaccessITpleaseseehttp://bit.ly/NsCeVforring02380832053.

• Gotoaworkclub–WorkclubsprovidefreehelpwithCVs,jobsearch,fillinginapplicationforms,interviewpractice,ITaccessandotherhelptofindajob.Tofindyournearestclubvisitwww.southampton.gov.uk/workclubsorcall02380833089.

• Getotherexperthelp–Thereareotherservicesinthecitythatcanhelpyoulookforwork,withsomefocusingonhelpingdisabledpeopleorpeopleunderoroveracertainage.Formoreinformationseewww.southampton.gov.uk/jobsandtrainingorcall02380833089.http://bit.ly/QM1FVT

Top tips to give you the edgeFinding a jobWork can help you feel better about yourself, help you to support you and your family, improve your health and help you to meet people. However finding work in today’s financial climate can be difficult.

Counciltaxbenefit

The Government is abolishing the current national council tax benefit scheme. Instead, all councils are replacing it with their own local scheme called Council Tax Support. Pensioners are fully protected from the change to council tax benefit, but working age people will get less help with their council tax. The Government is also reducing the amount they give council’s towards any help, so we will have to make some difficult decisions about who gets financial support and how much.

The council’s Cabinet considered a proposed council tax support scheme in August. We will consult on this soon and would welcome your views. Please look out for further information and make sure you take the opportunity to have your say. Details will be on our website www.southampton.gov.uk this September. Click the link for ‘Consultation’ under ‘Do it online’.

Social Fund

Social Fund Crisis Loans and Community Care Grants will no longer be available from April 2013. We are working with organisations to look at ways of providing essential emergency support to help vulnerable people on low incomes.


Welfare

Changes to your benefits Useful information

• keepinformedandclaimanybenefitsthatyouareentitledto

• prioritisepayingyourrent,utilitybillsandcounciltax

• knowyourhouseholdbudget,yourincomeandspending,andprepareforanychangescomingyourway

• seekspecialistadviceifyouareindangeroflosingyourhomeoraregettingintodebt.

It is important that you:

Universal Credit

The Government is replacing a number of benefits with one new benefit called Universal Credit. It will replace Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Universal Credit will be introduced to new claimants in October 2013 and will be gradually introduced to existing claimants between April 2014 and 2017.

The amount you will receive will depend on your level of income and other family circumstances. There will be a basic personal amount (similar to the current Jobseeker’s Allowance) with additional amounts for disability, caring responsibilities, children and housing costs.

There are two big changes that will happen when Universal Credit starts:

• Paymentstoyouwillbemadeamonthinarrears.

• Yourhousingcostswillnolongerbepaiddirecttoyourlandlord(therewillbeexemptionsforvulnerablepeople).

You will be responsible for paying your rent to your landlord on time.

For step by step advice on how to sort out money problemsv http://bit.ly/NyCQY4M03005005000v www.southampton.gov.uk/debttoolkit

Latest on benefits changesv www.southampton.gov.uk/ moneysolutions

Direct Govv http://bit.ly/N7M3Jk

Online calculators for welfare benefitsTurn2usv http://bit.ly/Rhq8DL

Direct Govv http://bit.ly/NQaYoa

For free, impartial, debt advice National Debt Line M0808 808 4000

ConsumerCreditCounsellingServiceM08001381111

Local Advice ServicesWelfare Rights and Money Advice M02380832339

Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau M02380223659

No Limits (under 26’s only)M02380224224v www.nolimitshelp.org.uk

DisabilityAdviceandInformationNetwork(DAIN)M02380202653

SouthamptonAdviceandRepresentationCentreM02380431435

AgeConcernSouthamptonM02380368636

FrontlineDebtandBenefitAdviceM02380552866v http://bit.ly/PrKUdJ

ChristiansAgainstPovertyM0800328006

For information on benefit servicesBenefit Services M02380833009 v www.southampton.gov.uk/benefits

Future Southampton

Future Southampton happening nowFollowing the successful launch of the City Centre Master Plan in March, many developments in the city are already happening or about to start. This is great news for all of us as they will create thousands of jobs for residents and improve our city. Here’s a round up of what’s been happening.

WestQuay

A £7 million refurbishment of the food terrace at WestQuay is currently underway. The refurbishment will see the addition of a Wagamamas and Pizza Express and is expected to create 100 new jobs once completed this autumn.

Ocean Village

Admirals Quay is an exciting new development which will be situated in the heart of Ocean Village. The £74 million scheme, includes three brand new residential buildings containing 299 homes and will include Southampton’s new tallest building. Work is due to start on site later this year.

Watermark WestQuay

The development at the city centre site, between WestQuay and The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, is now a step closer to realisation. Hammerson, WestQuay’s joint owners, has signed a four year agreement with us to deliver a landmark restaurant and leisure quarter that is hoped to create up to 1,000 jobs. They are planning to start work in spring of 2014.

Newartscomplex

The next development in our Cultural Quarter is on its way. In autumn, work will start on the new arts complex on the old Tyrrell and Green site facing Guildhall Square. This stunning new facility, due to be completed in 2015, will see new arts spaces providing a fitting venue to showcase the outstanding creative arts Southampton has to offer. The development will also include new cafés, restaurants and residential units.

International Way

It’s not only new developments that are going green. Our work at International Way will see five 1960’s tower blocks refurbished and updated to include the latest green technology. As part of the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP) residents will see new solar panels, double glazing and thermal cladding applied to the buildings. The result will mean lower energy bills for residents and a lower carbon footprint for the city. Find out more at www.southampton.gov.uk/cesp.

Station Quarter north

Following a rather stunning makeover to the south side of Central Station, a public consultation event took place to present ideas for changes to the north side. The My Journey* roadshow was joined by the Friends of Wyndham Place who put on some musical entertainment to mark the occasion. Many of you have already given your views on the proposals. These comments will now be incorporated into the next (and final) phase of designs which will be put out for a final public consultation this autumn. Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/northstation to see the plans and have your say.

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Hinkler Parade

Phases 1 and 2 of the Hinkler Road development are now nearing completion with the final homes on target for November 2012. A further nine homes at Tatwin Crescent are currently being considered by planners. If approved it would mean Barratt Homes starting work on site this October and these extra properties will be completed by July 2013.

The new homes will meet high standards for sustainability, rated level four out of six (with six being the most energy efficient property currently possible). The new retail units and the community centre will also be built to high sustainability standards under BREEAM, which is an international standard which sustainability is measured against.

Building work is well under way on the library and housing office which will open to the public this September.

Cumbrian Way Shopping Parade

The demolition of the shopping parade was temporarily stopped to let Urban Fire and Rescue and Hampshire Fire Brigade stage a training exercise. The teams used the rubble of the half demolished buildings to practise their rescue skills.

Kevin Evenett, Group Manager at Hampshire Fire and Rescue, said: With the site partially demolished the council provided Hampshire Fire and Rescue with an opportunity, in a unique housing setting, to

practice an important simulated rescue exercise. Our rescuers practiced using specialist sensor equipment to find casualties who were trapped and injured. They were also able to practice installing stretcher escape routes in the fabric of the building.”

Following the exercise, the demolition has now been completed and works to Helvellyn Road began this summer.

ExfordAvenueShoppingParade,MeggesonAvenueandLaxtonCloseDevelopers Lovell have now put boards up around the sites and demolition has begun. Construction starts this autumn. Regular newsletters will be sent to residents in the local area. If you wish to receive a copy, please contact Helen Saunders, Resident Liaison Officer on 07801 708 726.

Townhill Park

Our new administration is very committed to regenerating our estates, and exciting plans for Townhill Park went to the council’s Cabinet in August. The plans will be discussed at Full Council on 12 September.

Weston Lane Shopping Parade

The local community has helped shape a revised project brief for Weston Shopping Parade which we will use to go back out to tender. We expect that developers will submit proposals in November 2012 which will then be shown to the local community as part of the evaluation process for the bids.

Estates update

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If you would like to receive email updates on the future of the built environment in the city, please sign up to our quarterly e-alerts. Signing up is easy. Simply log on to www.southampton.gov.uk and click on the ‘Stay Connected’ icon at the top of the page. Once you have entered your email address you will be able to choose ‘Future Southampton’ from the drop down menu as well as any other topics you are interested in.

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Schools

Here is our quick and easy guide to help you plan your visits to Secondary Schools open evenings in Southampton:


Ifyouareaparentofayearsixchild, you should be getting ready to decide which secondary school to send your child to. This is one of the biggest decisions of your child’s life.

Prospective pupils and their parents are encouraged to attend our secondary schools’ open evenings in September and October. This is a chance for you to get a feel for the place, to talk to teachers, parents and pupils about life at the school and find out how this matches your vision for your child’s education.

It is important that your child can prosper and be happy at your choice of secondary school, as the teenage years lay the foundation for a successful future.

Applications can be made from 10 September 2012 but we suggest visiting your preferred schools during their open evenings. This will help you be more confident in your choice of school for your child.

It is important that your application is submitted before the deadline of 31 October 2012, to have the best chance of getting a place at your preferred school.

The easiest and quickest way of making an application is online. Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/admissions

Find out more

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School Date Time

Oasis Academy Mayfield Monday 24 September 6–8pm

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill Tuesday 25 September 5–8pm

The Sholing Technology College Tuesday 25 September 5.30–8.30pm

Bitterne Park School Wednesday 26 September 6–9pm

Redbridge Community School Wednesday 26 September 6-8pm

Regents Park Community College Thursday 27 September 6–8.30pm

Woodlands Community College Thursday 27 September 6–8.30pm

Cantell Maths and Computing College Monday 1 October 6.30–8.30pm

St Anne’s Catholic School Tuesday 2 October 6–8pm

Chamberlayne College for the Arts Wednesday 3 October 5.30–8pm

Upper Shirley High School Wednesday 3 October 5.30-8.30pm

St George Catholic College Thursday 4 October 6–9pm

GCSE results 2012

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Secondary schools open their doors

Graham Wilson, Chair of Secondary Heads’ Forum

I think it is really important for parents to get a feel for the ethos of the school and

be confident that their child will be happy to study with us. It’s a great opportunity for us as teachers to make contact with parents and get a feel for their expectations or worries about secondary school. It’s great to have the chance to calm any nerves and show parents and pupils what we can offer them.”

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Fostering


I am living my dream of being an air hostess and seeing the world, but I never would have got there

without the support of my foster carer. She encouraged me to work hard, budget, do well at college and follow my dreams. My foster carer’s love and support made me feel like a normal child who had hope for their future.

“When I doubted if I could cope with moving away, she encouraged me to sign the contract and put it in the post for me

so there was no turning back. She helped me make the big move to London and settle in as any typical parent would. Her faith has led to me having no regrets and loving the life I live.

“There is no way that I would be as happy and confident as I am now without my foster carer. I would encourage anybody who is thinking about

fostering to find out more. Your support could quite literally be life changing.”

Fostering ambitions

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A supportive and caring environment gives children and young people the opportunity to achieve more and have higher aspirations. Dedicated and quality foster carers help make sure that being in care is no barrier to young people achieving their ambitions. We caught up with two young adults whose lives were transformed by their foster carers.

My foster carers’ support made me want to better myself and make them proud. I definitely

would not have achieved my goals without them.

“I recently gained a degree in English Literature and remember when they encouraged me to “go for it” when I was making the decision about whether to go to university. I have never looked back and am now studying for my Masters.

“They always showed a genuine interest in my education and knowing that I could turn to them for love and

encouragement was like a safety net that helped me through university.

“Foster carers give children the opportunity to simply be children and to grow into well

adjusted adults. They are like a beacon of light. They support you while you follow your own path, but if you lose your way you can follow that light back.

“Anybody thinking about fostering should give it a go. Imagine how amazing it would be to give a child the chance to reach their goals. There are not enough foster carers out there, so if you have ever thought about fostering we need you to help change children’s lives for the better.”

“Imagine how amazing it would be to give a child the chance to reach their goals.”

“My foster carer’s love and support made me feel like a normal child who had hope for their future.”

Masters student Robyn told us:

Air hostess Sarah told us:

We need more foster carers who can make a real difference to a young person’s life and offer the love and the support to help them fulfil their goals. If you think this could be you then we want to hear from you.


Your money

Facing the spending challengeCouncils up and down the country are facing up to having less and less moneytospendonservices.Southamptonisnoexception.Reducedfunding from Central Government means we need to make some very tough decisions on what we can and can’t afford to spend money on. Ultimately it is your money and therefore we want to make sure that our priorities match your priorities.

To begin the process of leading the council through some tough times, the new administration at Southampton City Council published a ‘mini budget’ this summer. The proposals outline how the council will save money in this financial year. Work is already beginning on next year’s budget that will tell us how much money we have to spend and where we are going to have to make savings.

The mini budget has outlined some savings proposals to reduce the council’s budget by £833,000 in the current financial year. These savings would increase to nearly £2 million in the next financial year (2013/14). This includes a proposal not to reopen Oaklands swimming pool, which has been closed for some months because of major maintenance problems. Other savings proposed include a range of efficiency measures, as well as potentially stopping the production of City View magazine in printed format in next financial year.

Find out more

More information about the mini budget is available at www.southampton.gov.uk/minibudget. To have your say on anything to do with our budget email us [email protected] or write to Budget Feedback, FREEPOST RSXR-LCKJ-AULH, Southampton City Council, Southampton SO14 7LY.

Help us beat bureaucracy

No one wants to work in an inefficient business. Sometimes complex processes and procedures can drive people to distraction.

We are committed to reducing the amount of needless bureaucracy at the council and finding ways to deliver business better. If you see a way we can cut the red tape then let us know. If we can change things to make customers’ lives easier we will. This means we can look to save money and have happier customers.

New initiatives from your council

While there are some savings proposed in the mini budget, there are also some areas of investment.

The plans identify a total of £240,000 of one-off funding and will be paid for with a significant VAT refund that the council has been awarded by HM Revenue and Customs. Here are a couple of headlines from the mini budget:

If you have any barmy bureaucracy stories or you want to challenge us to be more efficient then let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

£240,000 one-off funding

£10,000 to ensure the Taxi Marshall scheme continues until April 2013

£35,000 for young peoples’ pre-apprenticeship training


Your money

Facing the spending challenge

Getting young people into work

The council’s mini budget has set aside £35,000 to offer pre-apprenticeship placements to 35 young people from Southampton. This money will offer six months support to those who need extra help to access formal apprenticeships. The project will place the young people with local businesses and provide training, experience and a pathway to a full apprenticeship.

Work-based learning providers, and the Rainbow Project will deliver the project for us. They will work with the candidates to prepare them for interview before presenting them to employers. We will also be working closely with Isle of Wight Council following their successful pilot of this project.

The scheme should benefit the young people and businesses involved while helping us reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the city.

Find out more

More information about the mini budget is available at www.southampton.gov.uk/minibudget. To have your say on anything to do with our budget email us [email protected] or write to Budget Feedback, FREEPOST RSXR-LCKJ-AULH, Southampton City Council, Southampton SO14 7LY.

TaxiMarshalsscheme

Extra money has been earmarked to continue the successful Taxi Marshal scheme. The marshals are trained and independent personnel who control queues at taxi ranks late at night in the busy pub and club areas of the city. They are there to defuse confrontation, prevent alcohol-related disorder and disperse people at peak times. They help make sure that people using the clubs and pubs late at night have a safe journey home by taxi. This helps reduce costs to police and emergency ambulance services. The extra money will allow us to continue to run the scheme until April 2013.

Southampton Festival

Money has been earmarked to support a free event 29 September in Guildhall Square. We hope the festival will bring a real feelgood factor to the city and will help boost some of the local businesses in the Cultural Quarter. Find out more about the festival on page 24.


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Your council

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Which ward am I in?

Southampton City Council ward map 2012

BARGATE

Cllr Matthew Tucker023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr John Noon023 8063 8605

Cllr Sarah Bogle023 8021 1510

BASSETT

Cllr Beryl Harris023 8076 6701

Cllr John Hannides023 8070 3387

Cllr Les Harris023 8083 3340/3237

BITTERNE

Cllr Matthew Stevens023 8058 1365

Cllr Simon Letts023 8023 4689

Cllr Mary Lloyd023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Derek Burke023 8077 7129

Cllr Stephen Barnes-Andrews023 8055 2828

Cllr Jacqueline Rayment023 8034 4421

BITTERNE PARK

Cllr John Inglis023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Ivan White023 8042 2519

Cllr Peter Baillie023 8083 3340/3237

COXFORD

Cllr Don Thomas023 8032 0584

Cllr Keith Morrell023 8073 3453

Cllr Sally Spicer023 8083 3340/3237

FREEMANTLE

Cllr Brian Parnell023 8079 0094

Cllr Jeremy Moulton023 8044 3454

Cllr David Shields023 8063 5160

HAREFIELD

Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry023 8038 4699

Cllr Royston Smith023 8044 5417

Cllr Edward Daunt07528 268 618

MILLBROOK

Cllr David Furnell023 8022 3809

Cllr Georgina Laming023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Asa Thorpe07736 847907

We published the results of the last elections in the previous issue of City View. These pages give you the full picture of the political makeup of Southampton and tell you who your local councillors are. The make up of Southampton City Council is:

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To find out which ward you live in visit www.southampton.gov.uk and enter your postcode in the ‘where I live’ box.


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Your council

Find out more

www.southampton.gov.uk/[email protected] & 023 8083 3340 / 3237The Members’ Room, Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY

Emailing your councillor

All councillors have email addresses that are structured in the same way [email protected] so for Cllr John Jones the address would be [email protected]

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Cllr Darren Paffey023 8043 5070

Cllr Paul Lewzey023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Eammonn Keogh023 8042 1913

PORTSWOOD

Cllr Matthew Claisse023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Adrian Vinson023 8083 2433

Cllr Linda Norris023 8076 0687

REDBRIDGE

Cllr Cathie McEwing023 8032 8621

Cllr Andrew Pope 07580 715 687

Cllr Lee Whitbread023 8077 5619

SHIRLEY

Cllr Raymond Mead023 8033 0650

Cllr Mark Chaloner07712 530 486

Cllr Satvir Kaur07516 969 947

SHOLING

Cllr Susan Blatchford023 8044 5265

Cllr Daniel Jeffery023 8083 3340/3237

Cllr Antony Kolker023 8083 3340/3237

SWAYTHLING

Cllr Maureen Turner023 8055 5957

Cllr Sharon Mintoff 023 8055 5894

Cllr Spiros Vassiliou07762 297 015

Cllr Carol Cunio023 8043 1988

Cllr Warwick Payne023 8044 1977

Cllr Richard Williams023 8083 2508

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Cllr Richard Williams

Leader of the Council (with responsibility for Economic Development)

Cllr Sarah Bogle

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services

Cllr Warwick Payne

Cabinet Member for Housing and Leisure Services

Cllr Simon Letts

Cabinet Member for Resources

Cllr Matthew Stevens

Cabinet Member for Adult Services

Cllr Jacqui Rayment

Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Communities

Cllr Asa Thorpe

Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport

Cllr John Noon

Cabinet Member for Efficiency and Improvement

My Journey

Welcome to My Journey

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Welcome one and all to the world of My Journey Southampton. My Journey is all about helping the people of Southampton and beyond think more about the way they travel and find new ways that are cheaper, healthier and less damaging to the environment. With your help we can reduce our carbon emissions while you get fitter, feel better and also spend more time with

others. Sustainable travel is possible while just getting on with your busy life.

Visit www.myjourneysouthampton.com for more about the birds

What is sustainable travel? Sustainability is about ensuring we can continue doing something into the future. With the ever increasing scarcity and cost of oil, the cost of running a car is going dramatically upward. This is simply unsustainable. One scenario is that petrol becomes too expensive for the average person to afford, the worst case is that it runs out all together.

Sustainable travel seeks to reduce the amount of petrol we consume by using feet and pedal power or by encouraging using public transport or car sharing.

Meet the birds We are all keen to use more sustainable travel. To help you get from A to B quickly and easily we have enlisted some help from a few of our feathered friends.

You will see these characters popping up here and there on our My Journey information. Wherever you spot one there will be more information about how you can benefit from using sustainable travel.


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How can My Journey help me travel more sustainably? My Journey covers a whole range of initiatives that make it easier to be greener. Here are just a few:

Adult cycle trainingIf you are 16 or over, cut price cycle training is a great way to get back in

the saddle or build up your confidence. Take advantage

of two hours one to one cycle training for £5 with a second or third session for £10 each if

you work, live or study in Southampton or Eastleigh.

www.myjourneysouthampton.com/cycling

Liftshare car sharing schemeSome journeys by car can’t be avoided, but you can make these trips greener by car sharing. The more people in the car share, the less people using their own car. The Liftshare scheme is a great way to find other people in your area who are looking to car share. It’s a great way to meet new friends too.

www.myjourneysouthampton.com/smarterdriving

Health walksFor the greenest travel, let your feet do the talking. Join our health walks and get pounding the streets with others. There are currently six walks per week where you can meet new people as you explore local walking paths together.

www.myjourneysouthampton.com/walking

Lower cost Not using petrol means not burning cash. Walking and cycling costs you nothing (if you already have a bike and shoes of course). A bus journey can be cheaper than a car journey with the right ticket. You can also avoid paying to park. If car sharing, you can split the cost of the same journey.

Get healthier The exercise you get from walking or cycling is very good for you. It will certainly wake you up on your way into work or help you sooth the stress of the

day on the way home. Can you do that in a traffic jam?

Get social A car share can be a great chance to catch up with friends, as can a walk, cycle or a bus ride.

Have fun Journeys don’t have to be a chore. Get out there with friends and enjoy it. Maybe try some different routes and discover something new on your way from A to B.

A little bit of help to the planet each time you travelSustainable travel not only benefits you by keeping you fit, happy and better off, it is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. The amount of CO2 you are putting into the atmosphere can

be dramatically reduced by doing something you enjoy. If we all

cut a little bit we can have a massive impact.

What are the benefits of travelling more sustainably?There are many benefits to making small changes.

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There is so much we could say about travelling greener that we simply couldn’t fit it all in City View. Therefore we have put everything you need to know about how to get around on the My Journey website. You’ll be amazed at what you can find. Visit www.myjourneysouthampton.com

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NEWSPAPER

It takes just seven days to recycle your

newspaper into a new one!

Various machines help

with the sorting process -

spinning drums separate items

by size.Once everything has been

separated, the items are loaded

into lorries and sent to be

recycled into new products.

Light sensors sort the

remaining materials.Magnets pull out the cans.

for Southampton www.southampton.gov.uk/recycling

Recycling - let’s get it sorted! All of the following can be recycled in your blue lidded recycle bin

Please place your recycling clean and loose in the bin – no carrier bags or black sacks

What happens to your recycling?

All the recycling collected

in Hampshire is delivered

to a Material Recovery

Facility (MRF) to be sorted

by a combination of

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processes.

The Hampshire Health Record

Your choiceIf you are happy for your information to be stored on the Hampshire Health Record then you do not need to do anything. Please contact us if you would like a printed copy of the information held about you on the Hampshire Health Record or prefer your information not to be stored on the Hampshire Health Record.

Your informationThe Hampshire Health Record is an electronic summary record for people living in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton.

The record stores information from GP surgeries, hospitals, social and community care teams in one place so that – with your consent – professionals can view it to deliver better care to you.

Further information Phone: 0300 123 1519

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.hantshealthrecord.nhs.uk

Write to: Hampshire Health Record HQ Omega House 112 Southampton Road Eastleigh SO50 5PB

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Stay Connected – Keeping you informed

By signing up to our new e-alerts system you can keep up-to-date on the subjects that interest you. Simply log on to www.southampton.gov.uk and click the ‘Stay Connected’ logo. Enter your email address and select the subjects you’d most like to hear about, including:

1 Libraries1 Jobs1 City events and leisure1 Travel and transport1 Current consultations1 Schools.

By signing up you will receive the latest news direct to your email inbox and keep up to date with what’s happening in Southampton.

As more of you get online, we are finding moreexcitingwaysofusingonlinetechnologyto make your services better. Electronic communications are a great way to get up to date information in a single click, or complete transactionslikepayingyourcounciltax.Thereare also a number of ways you can get online.

SCC reminder app

Hundreds of you have already downloaded the SCC reminder app that reminds you when to put your bins out for collection. It also lets you know about coming events and important Southampton news.

Based on your feedback we’ve made lots of improvements including being able to change your address when you move, clickable web links in messages, fixes for new Android 4 phones and being able to look up your next bin collection

rather than wait for the reminder.

To download the latest app simply search for ‘SCC reminder’ on Android Marketplace. The app is now also available for the iPhone via the app store.


How to get online

There are a whole range of courses across the city to help people get online. Whether you want to learn in the evening or daytime, want a full on course or a drop in session we will do our best to find the right course for you.

There are courses such as IT for Complete Beginners, First Click, and Getting Started in ICT to name just a few.

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QR codes

You may have seen QR codes popping up on various advertisements and leaflets we have produced. They act as clever links to websites. The patterns store information that can be accessed through a smartphone with a QR reader app. These can be found on your smatphone’s app store.

Online council

Twitter

Like millions of others worldwide we have embraced the world of Twitter to help us give you instant information and links to what’s going on in Southampton. So far thousands of you have signed up to follow our various Twitter feeds.

Here are our most used channels

@southamptoncc The latest news and updates from Southampton City Council. This feed has a mix of the latest headlines and happenings from across the council and the city.

@sccevents The latest on events in the city. Looking for something to do? Look no further.

@southamptonscom A great place to find out about community events and interact with other people in the city.

How to use Twitter

Logontowww.twitter.comandfollowtheinstructionstosignuptoyourownTwitteraccount.

Usethesearchtolookupthefeedyouwanttofollow@southamptoncc,@scceventsor@southamptonscom.

Click‘Follow’togetthelatestupdatesdirecttoyourfeed.

Apply for it

www.southampton.gov.uk/applyforit

You’ll be amazed at the range of things you can request online including:

1 additional wheelie bins 1 bus passes1 joining a library .

You can also print forms for:

1 birth or death certificates1 parking permits1somecounciltaxdiscounts.

Pay it

www.southampton.gov.uk/payit

Sometimes bills need to be paid to the council including:

1counciltax 1 business rates (NNDR)1 housing rent and insurance 1 bulky waste collections1 parking fines.

You may also have invoices to pay to the council. To action these simply enter your invoice number at www.southampton.gov.uk/payinvoices and follow the instructions.

These are just a few of the ways we are helping customers to do business quickly and simply online. Before you pick up the phone or come in to visit us, check out our web pages and see if you can do it online.

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Southampton Online - Doing business on the web

There are many things you can do on our website that will save you the hassle of giving us a call or coming down to Gateway to meet someone face to face. On Southampton Online there is a whole section of services that allow you to do business with us online. Here is a taster of what is available.


Feature events

29 September / 4pm til late

There is always something to see and do in Southampton’s thriving music scene. The city is dotted with some fantastic venues, offering all types of music. Over the decades Southampton musicians have graced stages far and wide and some have even become household names. This autumn we are celebrating the richness and diversity of the sounds from our city with a free family concert.

From 4pm on 29 September, Guildhall Square in the heart of our cultural quarter, will come to life with a dazzling showcase of some of the city’s best live acts. Leading the line up will be local songwriter and producer Mark Hill, four times Ivor Novello Award winner and co founder of local music act Artful Dodger which helped Craig David shoot to fame in 1999 with the single “Rewind”. Mark will be performing all his hits

alongside material from his new album due for release this autumn.

Sharing the stage will be other Southampton based acts that you may or may not know yet but whose success in music is taking them well beyond Southampton. The full line-up will be announced shortly. Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/events to find out more.

The concert has been organised in partnership with Barratt Homes and Southampton Festivals (www.southamptonfestivals.com) a new social enterprise that aims to build a wide ranging festival season in the city to showcase the city’s arts, culture and heritage to visitors and residents alike.

Sounds of the city

Find out more

www.southampton.gov.uk/events

The Art of Demonstration – Outdoor performance event1 Nov / Guildhall Square / 6.30pmVisitors to Guildhall Square will yet again be treated to some free outdoor performance art.

Internationally acclaimed theatre company Periplum celebrate the universal, timeless and very contemporary action of standing up for a cause and showing how the actions of ordinary people coming together can create extraordinary change.

This event, inspired by recent global events features an exciting marriage of live, digital and interactive performance, in a celebration of old and new forms of public demonstration. Come along and witness this exciting spectacle.

Find out more at www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

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Award winning musician Mark Hill.

Stunning scenes from The Art of Demonstration.

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Go totally Tudor

Find out more

These are just a few of the many activities taking place for Tudor Revels. To get the full picture visit www.tudorrevels.co.uk

Tudor Games and Pastimes29 Sept / Tudor House Museum 11am–4pm Join education staff from The Mary Rose Trust who will be bringing along replica artefacts, games and costumes for a handling session that will shine a light on life in Tudor England. Visitors can also explore the house and discover how Tudor buildings were furnished.

Tudor Mass29 Sept / St Joseph’s Church, Bugle St / 5.30-6.30pmWith traditional Tudor music from Keith Davis and Cantores Michaelis, this reconstructed Tudor Mass will give a real sense of how it would have felt to attend a pre-Reformation church service.

Concert of Tudor Music29 Sept / St Michael’s Church, Bugle St / 7pmThis concert will celebrate the history of Tudor Southampton through music. Included will be music from Orlando Gibbons, William Byrd, Thomas Tallis as well as some Italian masters.

St Michael Service and ‘dramatic interlude’ 30 Sept / St Michaels Church 10.30-11.30amAll are welcome to the traditional service dedicated to the patron of St Michael’s Church. The service includes a ‘dramatic interlude’ where the Sarah Siddon’s Fan Club will tell the fascinating story of the founding of the church followed by a traditional procession similar to what would have taken place in the sixteenth century.

Dramatic Interlude the Second30 Sept / St Michael’s Church, Bugle St 2.30pm The Sarah Siddons Fan Clubbers will take the story on with an interlude featuring the story of Henry VIII’s divorce lawyer and former resident of Tudor House, Sir Richard Lyster. The interlude lasts around 20 minutes.

Dramatic Interlude the Third30 Sept / St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Square, Bugle St / 4pm The Sarah Siddons Fan Clubbers perform the final of their dramatic interludes, which will last around 20 minutes.

Tudor Dance Workshop30 Sept / Jane Austen Suite, Dolphin Hotel, High St / 11am-1pm and 2-4pm / & 0781 285 1095 [email protected] us and learn some of the popular dances of the day including English Country dances and the Pavans and Branles of sixteenth century France. Also try the Basse dances of fifteenth century Italy and Burgundy, and the fifteenth century Italian Ballo.

The Tudor Revels30 Sept / Jane Austen Suite, Dolphin Hotel / 7-9pm / &0781 285 1095 [email protected] us for an evening of music and dance. There will be display dances and chances to join in. If you have attended the dance workshops it will be a chance to practice what you have learnt.

This autumn, Southampton Old Town plays host to a range of Tudor influenced events. Here are a pick of the bunch for you to enjoy.

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14-23PSP Southampton Boat Show 14–23 Sept / Mayflower Park &0871 230 7140 (10p per minute plus network rates) www.southamptonboatshow.com Britain’s best loved, on water boat show is back. See 1,000’s of the best British and international nautical brands and suppliers all gathered together in one place. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a loyal landlubber, there is always plenty to see and do at the show.


September

Extreme Stunt Show 4 Sept / Hoglands Park &08444 77 10 00 / adults £12, child 3-15 £6, concession £6, family £30 (two adults / two children) [email protected] extremeeventseurope.comExtreme to the max, exhilarating autosports come to the city centre this autumn. Visit our family show with monster trucks, motorcycles, cars and BMX stunts galore. Plenty to get the pulse racing.

London to Southampton bike ride finish8 Sept / From Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ to Hoglands Park / £25 &0808 100 21 09 / [email protected] / Register online at http://bit.ly/OKQnhuJoin the British Heart Foundation (BHF) London to Southampton bike ride and help raise as much as you can to tackle heart disease.

International ‘Talk Like A Pirate’ day22 Sept / SeaCity Museum / Drop-in between 11am-3pm / 4-10yrs / FREE Activities, entrance charge to venue appliesAvast! Get yerself down to SeaCity Museum for a wonderful day in homage to our pirate past. Join a treasure quest around the museum and of course, learn to talk like a pirate. Why not come in fancy dress?

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Late Flourish guided walk12 Sept / Central parks / 12.30pm & 023 8083 2869 [email protected] in the flowering plants which leave it later in the year to look their best on this informative tour. Meet your guide at the Art Gallery Fountain and spend approximately one hour appreciating the finest examples our city’s parks have to offer.

Sing and perform workshop15 Sept / St Mark’s Church Hall, Archers Road / 2-4pm / £10 / &023 8022 0331 [email protected] capella singing workshop. Learn two songs and perform them with the three community choirs at the ‘Sing for Water’ event at 7.30pm, Turner Simms Concert Hall. Concert tickets are £6 if you perform with the choir.

Sing for Water charity concert 15 Sept / Turner Sims / 7.30pm Box office &023 8059 5151 / £10, £6 concessions, under 16s £2Choir leader Fiona Funnell presents The Big Splash Choir plus special guest singer and composer Jeremy Avis and his Cranborne Community Choir, singing songs from Africa, Eastern Europe and the USA, all in acapella harmony. Proceeds of the event go to WaterAid.

Southampton Green Homes open weekend15-16 and 22-23 Sept / various locations &023 8055 6817 [email protected] www.southamptonhomes.orgThis event, organised by Transition Southampton, offers a chance to visit 15 ordinary Southampton homes featuring practical examples of greener living.

Everything from DIY insulation and energy saving to solar panels, from water saving ideas to food growing and preservation. There is a full program of what’s on offer on the website or phone for details.

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Black History MonthThroughout Oct &07977 211 140 [email protected] part in a month packed full of activities to promote knowledge of black history which also highlights positive black contributions to world culture. Events will include the Jazz Jamaica Allstars at Southampton Guildhall, tributes to Joe Harriott and Bob Marley, films and children events and also a special visit from Shelina Permalloo the 2012 winner of Masterchef. More information about individual events will be published closer to the time at www.donjohn.co.uk.

Seasonal seeds10 Oct / Central parks / 12.30pm &023 8083 2869 [email protected] the glorious variety of produce in the parks’ autumn crop of nuts and fruits in our short tour. There is no need to book and all are welcome. Meet us at the Art Gallery Fountain.

Big Fun Run Southampton20 Oct / Southampton Common 10.40am / &0131 208 0031 [email protected] The 5km Southampton Big Fun Run starts and finishes on the playing field near the duck pond. Participants are urged to start a JustGiving page online at www.justgiving.com or raise money for a cause you care about.

October

27-4Southampton Film Week27 Oct-4 Nov / Various locations &023 8071 1672 [email protected] www.southamptonfilmweek.com SFW12 is the fifth annual Southampton Film Week and an opportunity for the whole city to get involved by seeing fantastic films in all sorts of locations. Celebrate the visual arts in cinemas, schools, galleries, universities and historic buildings across the city. There are many opportunities for filmmaking too, with competitions to enter before and during SFW. The week will also incorporate the Youth Film Festival which gives the opportunity for all young people to take part in film screenings, competitions and workshops. The programme will include:

• BAFTAshortfilmsandanimationsontour.FilmsandanimationsnominatedfortheOrangeBritishAcademyFilmAwardsinFebruaryarecomingtoSouthamptonSolentUniversityforSFW

• fantasticdramasincludingTheAngels’SharebyBritishDirectorKenLoach

• talksandmasterclassesbyfilmmakersandexperts

• artists’filmsatanumberofthecity’sgalleries

• ashortfilmcompetition.

Check out the website for the full listings. Southampton Film Week is presented by City Eye, Southampton’s own film support charity which this year celebrates 25 years.

FREE Halloween ghost walks31 Oct and 1 Nov / Departs from Holy Rood Church / £5 / 7pm and 9pm &023 8086 2882For this year’s ghostly romp through Southampton’s seamier history we are digging into the cesspit of Southampton’s Tudor history. Beheadings, plagues, plots, torture, massacres, rats and raw running sewage. This is an everyday tale of Tudor life with the Sarah Siddons Fan Club theatre company. Tickets are available from the Visitor Information Centre, Central Library, Civic Centre.

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CELEBRATING FILM ACROSS THE CITY

www.southamptonfilmweek.comTHE 5TH ANNUAL SOUTHAMPTON FILM WEEK


Masterchef 2012 winner Shelina Permalloo.

Get snappySend us your photos from any event in Southampton from the past two years. You could have your work exhibited and sold in an exhibition in Southampton Art Gallery Foyer. Email your photos to [email protected] by 1 October.

Home safety


The Southampton Safe and Secure scheme is here to help residents.

The team from the project can visit homes by appointment and offer practical safety and security tips. Not only do they give advice, they can fit safety and security devices such as smoke alarms and locks.

We spoke to resident, Claire Burchell, about the scheme.

I was burgled recently. As I live on my own, the police put me in touch with the Blue Lamp Trust. Fitters came to my house and fitted alarms, chains and bolts to help me feel more secure.

“They were fantastic. They also gave me support and reassurance and talked me through everything they were doing. If you are feeling vulnerable, I would advise you to speak to someone from the Safe and Secure scheme. I don’t

know what I would have done without their help.”

The project is delivered through the Blue Lamp Trust’s Bobby scheme. Anyone can contact the scheme so let us know if you think you could benefit from a visit.

Safe and Secure SouthamptonAbout the Blue Lamp Trust

The Blue Lamp Trust is a partnership between police, fire and council services, working together to promote and enhance community safety in Hampshire.

Find out more www.bluelamptrust.org.uk

Find out more

www.southampton.gov.uk/safeandsecure &03007770157 [email protected]

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Roads

Demanding higher standards

Utility companies are being asked to sign up to a voluntary code of practice which sets the standards we expect from them when they dig up our roads. We’ve teamed up with Hampshire County Council to produce the code which will help us maintain the quality of workmanship and levels of safety on the roads, while reducing disruption to you.

You can download the new code of practice here:

www.southampton.gov.uk/roadcode


Road works radar

Report it to Actionline

& 0800 5 19 19 19 [email protected]

Redbridge Roundabout

Redbridge Roundabout brings high volumes of traffic from the M271 and A35 into the port and the city. The road surface is in poor condition and regularly requires expensive patching.

The Southampton Highways Partnership will be investing £2m to replace road surfaces and drainage at the roundabout. Work is planned in two phases starting in October when broken drains will be replaced and repaired. In 2013 the road surface will be removed and replaced.

We all know that a pothole is a sign thataroadneedsfixing.Butwhatifwewere able to look into the future and see which of the roads were most likely to break up?

With our radar technology that’s exactly what we can do. A van uses ultrasonic radar to see beneath the road’s surface and is able to record information about road’s structure and condition. Using this data the Southampton Highways Partnership (Balfour Beatty and us) are able to build up a map of the current state of our roads. Using software that ‘virtually’ ages the road we are able to look at which roads are the most likely to deteriorate over the next five years.

While we are on top of urgent work, we know we need to plan ahead to get the best from our resources. We’ve used the information gathered by radar to produce our Five Year Planned Maintenance Programme. As the map is digital it means we can share it with you on our website. Visit www.southampton.gov.uk/radar and have a look for yourself.

The map is only an indication of where investment will go in each of the next five years, as there are many factors that can affect future works. Roads indicated on the map are being watched closely but we are continually inspecting all our roads. All projects are subject to Cabinet approval when priorities for the year are reviewed in spring.

If a road or pavement is not identified on the map then it is not being considered for planned maintenance work. However, all roads and pavements in the city are regularly inspected for smaller repairs, including replacing signs, lines, street furniture and small surface repairs.

Unique wedding and civil ceremony venues available in Southampton

Tudor House & GardenLocated in Southampton’s Old Town, Tudor House offers couples a unique and beautiful setting. From the 16th century Banqueting Hall, to the lovely Georgian Room overlooking the Tudor knot garden, the house and gardens provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Westgate HallSet in the heart of Southampton’s Old Town, this 15th century timber-framed building provides a wonderful setting for ceremonies and receptions. With its vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, the hall has been restored to create a venue with outstanding character.

Southampton City Art GalleryThe Gallery is one of the most stunning venues for ceremonies in the city. Paintings and sculptures provide a beautiful backdrop for couples seeking somewhere unique, with ample space for guests to enjoy this harmonious setting.

For more informationPlease call 023 8083 4563 or email [email protected] for City Art Gallery

and [email protected] for Tudor House & Garden or Westgate Hall.

Please quote CV83 when you call or email.

If you’re looking for that perfect place for your wedding or civil ceremony, there are three gems in Southampton that should be top of your list.

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Solent Blind and Curtain CO Ltd Local company est 1971We supply and install all types of blinds, curtains, awnings and safety film. Child safety cord locks used. FREE quotations and advice available

Call us now on 023 8051 [email protected] Ref:SB61

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Carpenters and joinery

Carpentry servicesQualified tradesman with over 30 years experience in carpentry and building maintenance. Small job friendly. Door hanging, odd sizes sourced. Security, glazing, storage solutions, wardrobes, bookcases, flooring, floor sanding. Repairs to timber frames. Bespoke joinery projects.

Call Ian 023 8058 6996 Mobile 07770 757 207

Chandler and Deacon Plumbing and Heating Specialists Est 1990Gas Safe registered. All aspects of Gas installations, power flushing for heating systems, all plumbing work, bathroom suites, from a tap washer to full heating solutions. OAP discount available.

S’oton 023 8044 4343 / 07885 818 829Romsey 017 9452 4405 / 07885 818 828

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GascarePutting the life back into heating since 1973. Gas central heating installation and service engineers. Corgi registered. OAP discounts available. Free estimates.

Freephone 0800 019 3194www.gascare.com

AREYOUABUYWITHCONFIDENCEMEMBER?ADVERTISEHERE.CONTACT MARK HOLMAN 023 8083 4517 EMAIL [email protected]

Bathrooms and Kitchens

SPC Kitchens and BathroomsSpecialising in luxury kitchens, bathrooms and wet rooms. Our family run business provides all the services to deliver you your new bathroom or kitchen to the highest standard, from design and planning to complete installation.

For more details please call 023 8065 3746 or visit www.spc-bathrooms.co.uk

Guardsman Building ServicesDriveways, tarmac surfacing, block paving, patios and paths, pattern imprinted concrete, resin bonded surfacing, groundwork, lorry, digger hire, drainage, brick walls, earth excavations and removal, site clearance, garden levelling, turf laying, fencing, plastering, carpentry, roofing, damp treatment. Free advice and written quotations.

Call 023 8057 6695 Adam 07720 709 049 [email protected]

Building services

DeLL DevelopmentsQuality Builders in SouthamptonExtensions & home improvement specialists. Wet rooms & bathrooms for the less abled. Full construction services to developer partners and private homeowners.

For more details please call 023 8044 6700 or see us at www.delldevelopments.co.uk

Building services

Buy with confidencewww.buywithconfidence.com Tel: 023 8083 3002 SouthamptonCityCouncil

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Electrical services

ACE Electrical Engineers LtdCommercial domestic industrial installations rewires inspections and testing. Fault finding specialists. Emergency call out service offered.

Call 023 8068 2014 www.ace-electrical.co.uk

Tree Surgeon

HRG Tree ServicesAll aspects of tree and hedge work carried out. Fully qualified and insured. Friendly and professional service. Any job considered, please call any time to receive a no obligation quote.

Freephone 0800 6 12 56 94Mobile 07753 459 [email protected]

Alford Guaranteed Plumbing and Heating(Worcester Bosch accredited installer)Boiler and heating system specialists, servicing and installation. Bathroom design; installation, repairs and wet rooms. Central heating power flushing. To find out more about our guaranteed service.

Call 0800 862 0100 www.guaranteedplumbingandheating.co.uk


Water Werx Plumbing, Bathrooms & KitchenCall me to fix that drip, drip, drip!Taps, WC’s, washers, showers, radiators, leaky pipes repaired or replaced, no job too small, fully insured, free estimates

Call: 023 8056 [email protected]


Water Werx Cleaning ServicesDomestic cleaning, small office cleaning, ironing, yacht & boat interiors, deep cleans, landlord ‘end of term’ cleans. Free quotations, fully insured, one off jobs, regular weekly, fortnightly, monthly cleaning.

Mobile: 07810 342 [email protected]

Cleaning services

Chimney SweepDid you know, an in use chimney should be swept a minimum of once a year?Fully qualified, insured, registered and experienced. Flexible rates start from only £40 for a standard chimney clean. Certificates issued on completion.

Call Paul Clements for more details on 01489 578 541 or go to www.cleanerchimneys.co.uk

Chimney Sweep

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For more information contact Mark Holman 023 8083 4517.

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Solaris Blinds – Blinds for Southampton and HampshireWe offer a full range of services from estimating, design, supply and fitting. Our team supports both home and business customers with a full range of blinds from traditional to the latest designs.

Call us now to arrange your free, no obligation quote. Call 023 8077 2600 or go to www.solaris-blinds.co.uk

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