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Vosper homes completed
Friday, 07 October 2011 11:34
The first new homes at the former Vosper Thornycroft site on Woolston Riverside have now been completed.
Along with private sale units, the first phase of 59 affordable homes are now handed over. Radian have been working in partnership with the HCA, Crest Nicholson, Spectrum Housing Group and Southampton City Council to deliver these homes and families are now living in their new homes on Victoria Road.
All homes at Centenary Quay will be connected to a new on-site CHP energy centre which will provide energy efficient heating, hot water and power for all residents and will help to reduce CO2 emissions.
The new homes are served by a new road that re-directs local traffic away from Victoria Road and through the Centenary Quay site, helping to connect the new community with the established one. As this first phase progresses, the next two phases are likely to go through the planning process at the end of this year. Phase 2 will include more homes along with a new library and crèche.
Going through a phase
Thursday, 27 October 2011 14:08
First families move into new development
The first phase of new homes at the former Vosper Thornycroft site on Woolston Riverside have now been completed.
Private sale units and the first phase of 59 affordable homes have now been handed over. Radian have been working in partnership with the HCA, Crest Nicholson, Spectrum Housing Group and Southampton City Council to deliver the properties, and families are now living in their new homes on Victoria Road.
All homes at Centenary Quay will be connected to a new on-site CHP energy centre which will provide energy efficient heating, hot water and power for all residents and will help to reduce harmful emissions.
The new homes are served by a new road that re-directs local traffic away from Victoria Road and through the Centenary Quay site, helping to connect the new community with the established one. As this first phase progresses, the next two phases are likely to go through the planning process at the end of this year. Phase 2 will include more homes along with a new library and crèche.
Southern Water's meter programme
Friday, 07 October 2011 11:33
Southern Water’s five year programme to install water meters across the South East is progressing well having started in late 2010.
More than 25,000 meters have been fitted in Southampton under the programme, with meter installation teams set to continue working in the city before moving into other parts of Hampshire.
Metering is a fairer system as you only pay for the water you use.
Water resources in the South East are under pressure. The region has been officially classified as one of water stress.
Southern Water is introducing meters for 92% of its customers because people on a meter tend to use 10% less water.
To find out more, please visit www.southernwater.co.uk/metering or call the dedicated Metering Contact Centre on 0333 2003 012.
How do I cook for just one person?
Thursday, 27 October 2011 13:20
Cooking for one isn’t always fun, and can often be more expensive. That’s why local residents are keen to meet and share experiences on how make the food budget go further while still eating healthily. Solent area panel member Enid Horton has years of catering experience and is keen to share her recipe ideas with others.
By contributing tips and recipes, cooking for one can be an enjoyable and tasty experience!
If you’d like to find out more about how you can take part, then please contact Barbra Cooke on 023 8062 8163 or email Barbara at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Window on Woolston
Thursday, 27 October 2011 14:09
Project offering services to community up and running
If you live in Woolston, Southampton, and want to know what’s going on, drop by the new Woolston WINDOW in Victoria Road. There’s an internet cafe and a work club and advice cafe run by Radian. Communicare and Time Bank are also based there, along with housing surgeries and community projects run and funded by Radian, Raglan Housing and Spectrum Western Challenge housing associations.
Councillor Carol Cunio, Mayor of Southampton, officially opened the facility. “WINDOW is quite an achievement when so many other projects are closing because of lack of funds,” says Giv Thornton, Community Development Officer. “It should be particularly useful for new residents at Centenary Quay.”
If you want more information see the noticeboard outside, or ring Giv on 0300 123 1 567. You can also email on email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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