Alert – a message from Southern Water re planned work on Bassett Avenue, starting 3 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments ‘”We are carrying out planned work on Bassett Avenue, Southampton, starting 03 August for two weeks. During this time, a diversion will be in place for traffic heading southbound towards Southampton City centre. Please allow additional time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For more information, including a diversion route, please visit”...
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The latest Yellow Door Newsletter

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/6694240fc8ee/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16541861?e=f3a05f0019
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23/7/26 and previously: Several electric bikes with fat wheels on pavement in Portswood, one passed very close to person reporting. Many other such incidents occurring – raise with HRA Committee/BBC article

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Encouraged to continue to report to police so that they can act. The more incidents are reported, the more they might divert resources to address them. From the BBC website: “Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4nvn9w00no?
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23/7/26: Build up of stuff outside the former C Juice C shop, near to October Books

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Abandoned seating/street furniture etc in situ. Reported to Community Safety.
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23/7/26: Two reported – the camp has returned outside the former Portswood Shopping Centre in the sheltered area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Mattresses and people have moved back in. One reported to Community Safety.  
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HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake, Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are pleased to confirm that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please...
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Bystander Training Sessions

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments A message from Malkeat Singh, Community Engagement Officer – Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards, Southampton City Council: “Southampton City Council have arranged Bystander training, this training teaches people how to safely recognise and respond when they witness inappropriate, harmful, or discriminatory behaviour. We want to empower individuals to intervene confidently and...
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Upcoming road works on St Denys Road that may affect those travelling across the Cobden Bridge. “This work will begin week commencing 03/08/26 for 2 weeks approx…”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Information received from Portswood Ward Councillor regarding upcoming road works on St Denys Road that may affect those travelling across the Cobden Bridge. “This work will begin week commencing 03/08/26 for 2 weeks approx…” Details from Aureos working on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, the company that owns and looks after the local substations,...
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