Unclogging planning restrictions to deliver 1.5m new homes. Letter from HRA Chair Professor Roger Brown – published in The Guardian Online

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments Dear Sir or Madam Concerning Heather Stewart’s article ‘Bulldoze through’ Can Starmer’s plan to unclog planning restrictions to deliver 1.5m new homes? (The Guardian, 24th June), the planning system is not the problem (although more local authority planners would certainly help). The issue is developers failing to build. In 2021 the Local Government Association estimated...
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This sweet little kitten – Otis – has gone missing in Highfield today (Sunday 14 July 2024).

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments  If you spot him, please can you phone/message: 07398 975298 asap. His owners have searched in Highfield and also contacted the local Vets. Thank you.
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Friends of Portswood Rec – next public meeting

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments Their next public meeting is now scheduled for Wedneday 24 July at the Scout Hut, Brickfield Road. Please note, it is a slightly later starting time of 8pm, although they say they aim to finish around 9.30pm. They apologise for any inconvenience due to the change of date. Friends of Portswood Rec are no longer routinely including agendas and minutes as email attachments. These are, however,...
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For those who are not aware, there is a one-way system outside the University Sports Centre, along University Road. More info below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments According to the sign, this will last until mid August.      
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Coming up at 7pm, on Sunday July 21st at the Residents’ Pavilion, Portswood Residents’ Gardens SO17 1QU – a talk by Jenny Leonard: ‘Art and the English Weather’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments Jenny is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur expert of art and art history. She’s an acknowledged speaker, especially on the treasures of Southampton Art Gallery, and has recently been Chair of Southampton Arts Society. All welcome. Organised by S Hants Humanists, who also produced the info.
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National Park City Southampton are exploring a new summer festival for Southampton next year, and they would like to hear your thoughts!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 13, 2024 in News | 0 comments National Park City Southampton works with others towards a healthier, greener and more connected city. They are exploring a new summer festival for Southampton next year which will take the form of a city-wide exploration of the city’s wonderful green and blue places, groups, activities. If you would like to help or share you thoughts, there is more information below! Courtesy of:...
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Threatening behaviour from a street drinker – Portswood Broadway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 12, 2024 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Verbal threats and then sitting behind their parked car so the people cannot move. Reported to 999. No police attendance though, resolved by the victim. Happened on 12 July during the day.
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The Caraway Dementia Action Group programme for week beginning Monday 15 July 2024, for across Southampton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 12, 2024 in News | 0 comments All info courtesy of Caraway WHATS ON THIS WEEK! Brought to you by… Caraway ISSUE #1.36:  12 July 2024 Dear Friends, HOLIDAY @  HOME IS NOW FULL…….. but If you just want to attend for the morning or the afternoon session email Jo to book your seat. A Taste of Spain | A day of Spanish food, activities and entertainment at Highfield Church, Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO17 1RL....
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