At approx 11.45am, Friday 19 June 2026: Three street drinkers in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee plus some street furniture

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 19, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Street furniture immediately outside former Flagship Coffee – crate and seating. Some bits also in seating area. Reported to Community Safety
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Message from Friends of Portswood Rec – be very careful of the debris left by a few late-night visitors

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments Friends of Portswood Rec (on Facebook) “We’re aware that a few late-night visitors may be leaving debris which has no place on the Rec. Please take extra care and check long grass and undergrowth before your children play there. If you notice any problems, please report them to Southampton City Council giving as much detail as you can about the location so that they can clear any...
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There’s a Repair Café tomorrow, Saturday 20 June 2026, 10:30am – 1pm in the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, Portswood Road, SO17 3SB!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 19, 2026 in News | 0 comments The hall is located behind the church. Access to parking is via Belgrave Road, near the junction with Kent Road. Clean bicycles can be brought into the hall. Free entry, no booking required, repairs by donation (cash preferred), volunteer repairers helping to fix everything from electrical items and bicycles to clothing, jewellery and household goods. Stop your items from going to landfill!...
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Update from the Police 19/6/26: Demonstration activity on 20 June 2026 from 11:00 hrs

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 19, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon   I am writing to make you aware of planned protest and associated counter‑protest activity due to take place in Portswood on Saturday 20 June from 11:00hrs.   Please find below a letter outlining further details, which may be shared with residents if appropriate.   Neighbourhood officers will be out on engagement patrols today, this evening, and throughout the weekend to...
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Communication from Chief Inspector Ilderton: Update and reassurance regarding recent and upcoming protest activity in Southampton – 18 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 18, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update and reassurance regarding recent and upcoming protest activity in Southampton.   A protest took place on 17th June outside Highfield House Hotel. These events occur periodically at this location, and ahead of the protest our Neighbourhood Policing Teams engaged with local communities.   Approximately 30 protestors and 60 counter protestors...
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Street drinkers outside former The Broadway pub and near to the Victory Gospel Church; small encampment in making at former

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 17, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported again to Community Safety
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For University students moving out – ‘Don’t ditch it, Donate it!’ ‘Here’s how to declutter sustainably, dispose of unwanted items and do your bit for charity.’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments There’s a moving out list too! More in the link below courtesy of SUSU Moving Out...
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Latest update message from Southampton Police Commander, Chief Inspector Charlie Ilderton – 16 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 16, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Morning,   We want to reassure you that we are fully aware of the planned protest activity in Southampton this week, including on 17th of June at Highfield House Hotel and on 20th of June at Portswood Police Station.   We understand that events of this nature, alongside recent incidents, may cause genuine concern and uncertainty, particularly for residents, businesses, and places of...
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