Congratulations to Friends of Portswood Rec on receiving the Highly Recommended Certificate from the Hants and IOW Wildlife Trust for work done by the Friends Group!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments Very well done Friends of Portswood Rec! Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec Friends of Portswood Rec Really pleased that the Friends group was shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Collective Action for Nature’ Award by Wilder Southampton. Even more pleased that when Denise and Garth attended the Hants and IOW Wildlife Trust’s annual conference last Thursday, they received...
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There is still time to submit your comments on the Revised Plans for Student Accommodation at the Avenue Campus

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments It has been confirmed by the University that the deadline for comments is this Sunday 2 November. Make a comment to: EstateDevelopment@soton.ac.uk or https://uos.your-feedback.co.uk/ The plans are still available to view here: Home Info courtesy of the University of...
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Southampton Demonstrations – Key individual networks (KINS) update: from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Protest this evening 30 October 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear all,   I am writing to make you aware that a protest is expected to take place this evening, 30/10/25, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We are anticipating attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. A proportionate policing plan is in place, and officers will be present throughout to ensure public safety and facilitate a peaceful event....
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Did you know that there is a Japanese café and restaurant – Southampton Shokudo – at 31 Highfield Lane, almost opposite Nile and Heatherdeane Roads?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2025 in News | 0 comments HRA members get a 10% discount at Southampton Shokudo if they pay in cash. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561148966491&locale=pa_IN
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Available from your local Portswood Library – free to borrow for 2 weeks

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Autumn Updates – the Newsletter from Southampton National Park City

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Person nearly ridden into by a young man riding an illegal scooter on the pavement – outside 318 Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments When the startled victim said that scooters should not be ridden on the pavement, the “scooterist venomously threatened them with violence. Reporting to the police and hope there is a CCTV recording.
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Cyclist speeding through Portswood Library pedestrian crossing on red (plus inability to navigate police website platform to report)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Cyclist going at “Olympic” speed through the Portswood Library pedestrian crossing on red. It very nearly hit one of the WhatsApp Group representatives. She had difficulty with reporting the incident online so phoned 101 in the end. NJ advised she could also report to Portswood Police Station, open Mon to Friday 8am to 4pm. Additionally, reporting the inability to navigate the...
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