Main points in the response received from the local Portswood police about the location of the Beat Surgery in Portswood Broadway at 11am on Monday 17 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments “I appreciate the comments regarding the visibility and accessibility of the location. Whilst community engagement is one of the primary aims of these surgeries, the choice of location was also somewhat strategic. The area around the church and adjacent walkway has historically experienced issues with loitering and anti social behaviour, and part of our intention was to provide a visible...
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Council action on “No BBQs and No Fires” on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments With the temporary ban on disposable BBQs due to current conditions and heightened fire risk and the emergency Government message issued, ” No BBQs and No Fires” signage was installed across the Common last Friday. The Council has also updated their website to reflect this: Barbecues (BBQs) in parks. https://www.southampton.gov.uk/…/barbecues-bbqs-in-parks/ Lead Ranger Dawn Bannatyne, Lead...
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Highfield Community Speedwatch: Looking for volunteers – can you help?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments The Daily Echo recently carried a report of Community Speedwatch success in Chandlers Ford. On 3 August, during the hour between 6pm and 7pm, the volunteer Speedwatchers clocked their highest number of vehicles whose drivers were exceeding the speed limit of 30mph in that location. The group was founded 11 years ago. Community Speedwatch groups monitor vehicle speeds and pass details of...
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Portswood Library Summer Crafts for children continued!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Tuesday 25 August 10.30am to 12noon: Fabulous Friendship Bracelets – “Back by popular demand!” 4+ Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. All info courtesy of Portswood Library  
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Bus changes from 30 August 2026. See more in the link below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/…/SCC-Bus-Changes…  
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Council action on “No BBQs and No Fires” on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This information was received from Sheriff Barbour: “… the Council has now taken clear actions and plans to bring in a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) for the Common around fly-tipping, littering, ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) and other issues.  They will be employing environmental officers to tackle these issues.” In view of the temporary ban on disposable BBQs due to...
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Highfield Community Speedwatch

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments Highfield Community Speedwatch The Daily Echo recently carried a report of Community Speedwatch success in Chandlers Ford. On 3 August, during the hour between 6pm and 7pm, the volunteer Speedwatchers clocked their highest number of vehicles whose drivers were exceeding the speed limit of 30mph in that location. The group was founded 11 years ago. Community Speedwatch groups monitor vehicle...
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British Science Festival 2026 Programme (16-20 September): Message from the University of Southampton’s Public and Community Engagement Hub

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments “British Science Festival 2026 Programme Hello friends of the PCE Hubs, This month, we’re bringing you a special British Science Festival edition of the Future Cities PCE Hub newsletter to celebrate the upcoming 2026 programme! We’re highlighting some of the future cities-themed events that have caught our eye. The British Science Festival is one of Europe’s longest-running...
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