The Herbert Collins Estates Residents Association Newsletters

A new planning application is expected soon for development of the site which is currently the car park, housing office and youth club at Parkville Road. The proposals were shown in an…

by Angela Cotton During 18-19 September and 2-3 October, fourteen homes in Southampton opened to the public to show practical examples of green living. These included everything from organic vegetable gardening, eco-friendly…

The marriage of Prince William and Kate on Friday 29th April is taking place at 11am. No doubt most people will be glued to there televisions for this event but afterwards should…

by Ray George Sometimes new residents contact the association to ask “Does this require planning permission? Will this get approved?” They will often be disappointed to receive an equivocal answer. To go…

An appeal has been made against refusal to grant planning permission for a car-port within this conservation area. Go to www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk/pcsportal/ and search for APP/D1780/A/10/2139232. Comments can be made up to 31st…

In early November, a young tree was planted on the lower green in Ethelburt Avenue. This golden Indian bean tree, Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’ was kindly donated by a resident to commemorate the…

The building which you may have previously mistaken for a derelict public convenience in Avenue Park, Eastleigh, has now been beautifully restored. The shrine was built in 1917 by landowner John Willis…

If anyone is interested in joining a mother and baby group please contact Anneliese Green at 49 Ethelburt Avenue, tel: 8067 9562