Police and Community Together Meeting (PACT), 6.30pm, Tuesday 27 February 2024, Portswood Church: Notes on handling of CCTV footage, and the community speed gun programme (ncj)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2024 in Crime Incidents, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments On the panel: Francesca Prior – SCC Community Engagement Manager, Malkeat Singh – Community Engagement Officer, PC Adam O’Neill – Community Engagement & Liaison Officer, Portswood, Swaythling and Bassett Councillors Finn, Savage, Reynard and one Councillor from Bevois Valley were in the ‘audience’.   This is mainly a note of the two questions I raised...
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A magnificent sunrise over Crofton Close this week (week of 26/02/24). Photo by a HRA member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2024 in News | 0 comments
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A new legal clinic in Southampton that provides free – or pro-bono – advice for residents has been officially opened by the Solicitor General, at the University of Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2024 in News | 0 comments An excellent University of Southampton initiative: Info below courtesy of the University of Southampton: The initiative is led by trainee lawyers from the University of Southampton who are taking on clients in need of legal aid without cost. The clinic will advise on some of the most pressing issues facing people and businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – from laws around housing, to...
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Southampton Retrofit Workshop – 11am to 12.30pm, 9th March at October Books

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2024 in News | 0 comments All info below courtesy of Transition Southampton “Retrofit Southampton continue their Saturday workshops this month where you can learn about making your home more energy efficient. Whatever your budget their team of experts and enthusiasts can give practical advice. This month’s session is on Saturday 9th March at October Books in Portswood between 11:00am and 12:30pm. The team...
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General Crime Prevention Advice from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 28, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments The link below is taken from the Portswood Police website and “offers best practice for you to follow alongside practical crime prevention methods: from basic hints and tips to more detailed strategies.”   The link below includes: Protecting your Home from Crime; Protecting Yourself from Crime; Keeping Vehicles Safe; Business Crime Prevention....
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An update on bin collections from Councillor Savage (28/02/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 28, 2024 in News, Other Topics archived | 0 comments “I’m sure many people are aware, we have been experiencing disruption to our bin collections over the last couple of weeks. While the majority of bins are being collected, there are areas where this has not been the case and I understand the impact this is having and the inconvenience it is causing. Previously, the waste crews operated a ‘task and finish’ system which meant they were able...
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The monthly Portswood Writers’ Circle

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of: October Books “Ever wanted to share your work with a kind and constructive crowd of people? If yes, then the Portswood writer’s circle is perfect! Every month we share stories, essays, or poetry a week before our meeting so we all have time to read each other’s work before we discuss the entries at the next meeting! If you don’t have anything to share one month or even...
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Tickets are now live for the University of Southampton Science & Engineering Festival from 8-17 March 2024!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 27, 2024 in News | 0 comments The Science and Engineering Day, their free family-friendly event which includes more than a hundred interactive activities, workshops, live shows, art performances and laboratory tours, will take place on Saturday 16th March 2024. More info below courtesy of the University of Southampton: UoS Public Engagement is feeling fantastic at University of Southampton. ” ATTENTION PLEASE: #SOTSEF...
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