Morning 14/9/26: 5 Street Drinkers in former Flagship Coffee bike/decking area (near BHF shop)
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 14, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safetyread more
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Article in the Daily Echo, 13/9/26 about Boots in Portswood: “Southampton Boots targeted three times in ten days”
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Read the article from the Daily Echo, Sunday 13 September 2026 in full here or below: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26546153.southampton-boots-targeted-three-times-ten-days/ “Over £1,000 of products were stolen from a Southampton Boots store in a series of shoplifting incidents. The same Boots shop on Portswood Road, Southampton, was targeted three times in...read more
On Monday 7th September, work started at the former Portswood Shopping Centre to build out the hoarding to the overhang above. Work is expected to take 7 days and is being undertaken by the owners of the former PSC
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Thanks to K.D. and to one other HRA Member for the photosread more
It’s Recycle Week from tomorrow 14 September to 20 September!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in News | 0 comments Did you know that you can recycle small electricals at Portswood Library (smaller than a kettle)? Look out for the pink bin! Just a reminder that only six items can go in your recycling bin at home: Aluminium cans Plastic bottles Food tins Paper Aerosols Cardboard If in doubt, leave it out. Some info from SCCread more
This coming week it’s the British Science Festival at the University of Southampton between Wednesday 16 and Sunday 20 September!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is a national celebration of science on our doorstep. “From AI and robotics to autopsies and animal communication, this year’s event programme explores the big questions shaping our world.” Book your free tickets to more than 80 events (including comedy shows), talks, hands-on workshops, performances and activities such as interactive experiences, or just drop in....read more
Info from Councillor on Portswood Road – Carriageway Resurfacing
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton. As part of this, we are undertaking carriageway resurfacing on Portswood Road, as part of our annual road maintenance programme.” See table for works schedule below. “Working hours will be between 8pm and 6am. The restrictions will be in place only during...read more
Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 14 September 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – September 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Not too late to enjoy some of the Heritage sites in Southampton for free up to 20th September. And don’t forget to reserve your place at our Tea Dance on 6th October. Our memory cafes meeting this week are St. Denys for some gentle exercise led by Leila, Maybush learn about how to deal...read more
This is at 7.30pm, tomorrow Wednesday 9 September, at Portswood Library. Free, all welcome
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Libraryread more
