in the immediate area and new crossings provided. This was as the former subways were often inhabited by youths and were seen by residents as intimidating places. Additional footpaths were built, particularly in the green area behind the precinct and also a new playground built at a higher level than the previous one. Bus stops nearby were lengthened to accommodate two buses easily and two new roundabouts constructed, adding to the 'Doughnut City' label Basingstoke has already. Much of the site has been taken over by the Asda supermarket and associated parking spaces. Brighton Hill today Brighton Hill Centre is now a busy and thriving place, with much trade passing through the Asda supermarket, which opened in June 2003. The redevelopment seen in the early part of the 2000s has brightened up the shopping area immensely, and improved much morale in the surrounding area. With good shopping facilities, private healthcare centre (Life Right Centre for Good Health & Wellbeing) and good transport links, Brighton Hill has much to offer. There are many food outlets and variety in the different premises at the centre. Also general upkeep and maintenance is done to a high standard by the local council. Local government Despite Basingstoke having a Conservative MP, Maria Miller, Brighton Hill is a Liberal Democrat and Labour-run ward. The ward is split into two areas, Brighton Hill South and Brighton Hill North. The Southern part of the ward has John Barnes (Liberal Democrat) and David Eyre (Labour) as local councillor. The North part of the ward has Brian Gurden (Liberal Democrat) and Carolyn Wooldridge (Labour) as local councillor. The boundary is generally along Quilter Road and Brighton Way. Links to local government figures are provided below: https://web.archive.org/web/20071030125320/http://www.mariamiller.co.uk/type2.asp?id=59&type=2 – the page for Maria Miller MP https://web.archive.org/web/20070823193629/http://councillor.basingstoke.gov.uk/JohnBarnes/ — the page for Cllr Barnes https://web.archive.org/web/20120513055033/http://councillor.basingstoke.gov.uk/briangurden — the page for Cllr Gurden References Areas of Basingstoke