As we approach the end of our work programme in Netley, we’d like to provide an update on our progress.

​Thanks to the support of the residents and community, we’ve been able to complete the safe installation of new plastic gas mains on 22 roads and have renewed over 730 individual property services including in house safety checks.  By replacing these gas mains, we can ensure we can continue to maintain a safe and efficient gas supply to the local area. 
Phase three – Woolston Road
Road closure – from Monday 30 September to Sunday 13 October, due to the road space available on the final leg of this replacement programme, we’ll need to close Woolston Road at the junction of Hound Way. The request for this closure and necessary permits from the council has meant a slight delay to our original completion date of the 30 September.  Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this delay.
This closure will mean no through vehicle access to/from Hound Way, a signed diversion route will be in place.
Reinstatement/resurfacing                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Following site surveys, we are aware there are patches of reinstatement that will need some attention/resurfacing. We have this work booked in over the coming weeks. 
We understand how disruptive this programme of work has been for residents and community, we’d like to thank you for your patience and support. 
 

Funded by Developer’s Contributions for Public Art, Eastleigh Borough Council commissioned Wild Museum to build a sound archive for Bursledon, Hamble and Hound which responds to the history, culture and biodiversity of the area.
 
Throughout the summer Wild Museum have been creating audio recordings that explore and interpret the area’s past, present and future. This includes seasonal wildlife, conversations with residents, historic folk songs from the area and underwater explorations.
 
We will be launching Peninsula Sounds online and at a free event at Abbey Hall in Netley on Saturday 28th September 2024.
 
Book for the Peninsula Sounds launch event here: https://booking-eastleigh.bookinglive.com/home/hamble-sounds.
 
If you need help to make a booking please contact Eastleigh Borough Council’s Customer Services team on 023 8068 8000.

Zombie-style knives and machetes are now banned from today under new legislation brought in by the Government to strengthen existing knife crime laws and to take dangerous weapons off the streets.
Throughout the summer, designated police stations were made available for you to surrender these weapons safely and legally, and claim compensation if you were eligible to. Now this opportunity has come to an end with the ban in place from today. 
It is one of multiple measures the Government is going to implement to tackle knife crime in our country. Further bans, tougher restrictions on online sales, and prevention methods to stop young people being drawn into crime are expected to be a part of those measures.

What is a zombie knife?
These are bladed weapons with: 

• a plain cutting edge
• a sharp pointed end, and
• a blade of over eight inches long

Which also has one or more of the following:

• a serrated cutting edge over two inches long
• more than one hole in the blade
• spikes
• more than two sharp points in the blade

What does the new law mean?
It is now illegal to own specific types of zombie knives and machetes. The law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture, or transportation of these weapons.
Find out more here.

What could happen if I have one of these banned weapons?
Individuals found in possession of these prohibited weapons could face significant legal penalties, including imprisonment. The maximum sentence for possession of banned weapons is set to increase from six months to two years.
Tactical Lead for knife crime, Inspector Sarah Nicholson, said: “We must stop these dangerous knives ending up on our streets and in the hands of criminals. Officers will take robust and positive action towards anyone found in possession of any of these knives in order to protect our communities and keep them safe."
In 2023, we permanently installed surrender bins so that they are accessible all year round for knives or weapons to be disposed of across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but no compensation is being offered, you can find where these are here.
If you have any information about knife crime you can report it on our website or call 101. Always call 999 in an emergency. 
You can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the website here.