Street drinkers – Portswood Broadway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported by Representative to Portswood Police Station. Within a few minutes a PCSO phoned them for more details and said they were going to investigate. The PCSO said it was important to report. It gives them more information to put more police on the streets.
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Car parking near to the forecourt of Victory Gospel Church but on public land blocking the steps

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Report car parking infringements to the Council: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/travel-transport/report-issue/parking-offence/
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Man appearing drunk outside The Muse, put traffic cones across Portswood High Street

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported on am of Thursday 17 July: A man who appeared drunk outside The Muse put traffic cones across Portswood High Street causing traffic issues. A WA Group representative tried to report it to 101 but there was a 20 minute queue so gave up and reported it online instead. The issue would likely be resolved before the online report was actioned but it was important to include it in the...
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To be aware: Thomas Lewis Way closed for road resurfacing works overnight from 7pm Friday, July 18, through to 6am on Saturday, July 19 (see which parts below)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments Just to be aware: Reported in the Daily Echo today (16/7/25): A spokesperson from Southampton City Council said: “Due to the extent of the area that we need to resurface, we will need to close Thomas Lewis Way in both directions from the junction of Bevois Hill down to the junction with St Denys Road. The works will take place overnight from 7pm Friday, July 18, through to 6am on Saturday, July...
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Southampton Common. Photo Ken, July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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At 7pm this Sunday 20 July 2025, at the Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens, Abbotts Way – South Hants Humanists will be hosting the following talk:

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 16, 2025 in News | 0 comments ‘The Salvation Army, a bit of history and what we’re doing locally’, by Matthew Stone. All welcome, free entry, donations to speakers chosen charity.
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It’s the St Denys Repair Café this Saturday 19th July from 10.30am to 1pm at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, (car and bike parking available)!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2025 in News | 0 comments If you have a portable item that needs repairing – electrical items, computers, sewing repairs, jewellery, bikes – their expert volunteers will see if they can fix it for you in exchange for a donation. Tea, coffee and cake will be available while you wait! Just turn up and stop your items from going to landfill! Southampton Repair café is a project initiated by Transition Southampton and you...
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The Dementia Action programme for week beginning Monday 14 July 2025 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 11, 2025 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway Dementia News Southampton – July 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All The hot days are back, we hope you’re managing to keep cool while enjoying the bright days. Below is information on the cafes meeting this week, along with some extras such as our Carers Course starting in the autumn. Do check it all out and contact us if you...
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