University of Southampton End of Year Waste Collection – list of roads confirmed for extra general waste collection on 5 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments Message from Christine Rawnsley (HRA), email: cerhra@proton.me The annual University of Southampton/Southampton City Council change-over refuse collection is this Saturday 5th July. Agreed at a UoS, SCC and Residents Associations’ liaison meeting, it is intended to clear the excess waste produced by the student end of year change-over within the most efficient timeframe. Following a review...
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Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June to Sunday 6 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of: Southampton City Council Swift Awareness Week: Saturday 28 June – Sunday 6 July Now is the time to put up those nesting boxes as swifts are scouting out nests! During this week, various events like walks, talks and swift watch evenings will take place, aiming to raise awareness about these birds and their conservation. You can participate by attending events, recording...
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A couple of stunning moonlit shots of The Common, takn by one of our members (June 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Adult Craft Session – taking place at Portswood Library this Wednesday 2 July from 2pm to 3.30pm. Free, no need to book!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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A reminder about the Friends of Portswood Rec Public Meeting which will be held in the Scout Hut on Brickfield Rd this Wednesday 2 July 2025, starting at 7.45pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2025 in News | 0 comments They will be delighted to report on the successful launch of the new play equipment together with other activities and achievements over the last six months. You can now access the agenda and previous minutes under the documents section of their website: https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/about_us_05/index.php They do hope you can join them. Co-Chairs Friends of Portswood...
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Agenda: HRA Committee Meeting – 7pm, Tuesday 1 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 29, 2025 in Meeting Agenda, News | 0 comments   Click on the links below: Agenda HRA Committee Meeting 1 July 2025 Supporting paper: June 2025 SUSU Portswood Bus Gate Student Consultation Overview
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Planning application: Portswood Centre 128 – 150 Portswood Road Southampton. Demolition of existing buildings and construction of purpose-built student accommodation. Deadline for comments 18 July 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 28, 2025 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments   To view the Portswood Centre Planning Statement: Portswood Centre PLANNING STATEMENT July 2025-3   Immediately below is part of the notification letter from Development Management at Southampton City Council. See letter in full right at the end.   “Application No. 25/00687/FUL Address: Portswood Centre 128 – 150 Portswood Road Southampton Proposal: Demolition of...
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Another amazing photo from our HRA Treasurer! A golden ringed dragonfly just after its emergence sequence

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 28, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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