General advice: always report domestic violence to the Police, phone 999

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2022 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments General advice on domestic violence An issue has arisen on our street; a potential serious domestic has been witnessed twice in the middle of the night. Lots of details including names of parties  and offences, witnessed. The advice from someone who knows the family was to not call  police and to let the families deal with it.  This is dangerous advice although I understand some may not...
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The Gym group to open site above Sainsbury’s in Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 26, 2022 in News | 0 comments 25th May By Maya George @Echo_Maya Digital reporter Share The Gym to open in Portswood WEIGHT has been lifted off the shoulders of a national gym group after bagging a sought-after city site. The Gym is set to open a new gym above Sainsbury’s in Portswood next month. The site was originally earmarked for PureGym after proposals were submitted back in July 2019, but The Gym was successful in...
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North Southampton Community Forum (NCSF): an urgent appeal

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2022 in News | 0 comments Could you offer a couple of hours a month to support your community? The NCSF urgently needs a Secretary and Treasurer due to the retirement and ill health of long standing volunteers. The Forum is the overarching group for all residents’ associations and groups from the central and northern parts of the City. The Forum takes a lead on issues that go beyond the coverage or interest of any...
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May 2022: Appeal Objection – Land behind 124,126,128 Upper Shafesbury Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2022 in HRA Responses to Planning Applications and Appeals Inspectorate | 0 comments 09/05/2022 Land behind 124,126,128 Upper Shaftesbury Avenue – to knock down an existing garage and build a bungalow fronting Kitchener Road – essentially garden grabbing. Planning Inspectorate Appeal dismissed. HRA had submitted an objection to the appeal. Dismissed on the main issues: 1) The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area 2) The impact of the proposal...
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April 2022: Appeal Objection – 39 Tennyson Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2022 in HRA Responses to Planning Applications and Appeals Inspectorate | 0 comments 21/04/2022 39 Tennyson Road – to turn a semi-detached HMO property into two flats Planning Inspectorate Appeal dismissed. This was an Appeal over a SCC refused Planning Application to turn an HMO (student house) into two flats. Dismissed on the main issues of the effect of the development having regard to: 1) the supply of family housing in the city 2) the provision of cycle parking facilities...
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Hilldown Road resurfacing works 6-9 June. Road closed

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2022 in Hot Topics, News | 0 comments A message from Councillor John Savage below about the resurfacing works programmed for 6-9 June to improve the carriageway of Hilldown Road, from the junction of the University to outside property No 14. During these works, Hilldown Road will be closed. More below.
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Sustainable bowls made out of coconut at Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen in Portswood

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 25, 2022 in News | 0 comments Good to see the sustainable bowls made from coconut at Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen in Portswood. HRA Members get 10% off their entire bill for early bird booking slot before 6.45 pm and continental booking slot after 8.45 pm at Baboo Ji’s. Valid week days and week-ends. Courtesy of: Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen is at Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen. How good do our colourful dishes look in...
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University of Southampton: Rt Hon. Helen Clark – former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme – ‘In Conversation’ event, Friday 10 June, 15.30 to 17.00

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 24, 2022 in News | 0 comments View in browser Event invitation | In Conversation with Helen Clark We’re delighted to invite you to join Rt Hon. Helen Clark – former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme – at an ‘In Conversation’ event on Friday 10 June.Helen is known for her lifelong career of public service and her dedication to the promotion of peace, inclusion and...
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