MARIA HUTCHINGS CALLS ON COUNCIL TO RE-THINK DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Sensible plans needed in order to protect our local communities

Local champion Maria Hutchings has led calls for the local Council to re-think it’s plans for large scale housing developments across Eastleigh and our villages.

Responding to plans to build almost 10,000 new houses across Eastleigh and surrounding villages, Maria said:

“I’ve worked alongside concerned local residents to put forward sensible alternatives to the plans drawn up by the Council. Everyone wants to see new family homes, but bulldozing over our green spaces is not way to do it.”

Hundreds of local people have contacted Maria to express their concern. Maria has been quick to challenge the Council’s “consultation”.

“We must fight these plans. I want to ensure that good quality family homes are built, especially for front-line public sector workers, the armed forces and those who have strong family links in

Eastleigh, protecting our green spaces and excellent public services.”

Across Eastleigh there are thousands of empty dwellings and unused ‘brown field’ sites ready for new development.

Maria Hutchings has asked the Council to re-think these plans and listen to local people.