“Shop looses 20% of takings as Portswood development scheme stalls” (article Daily Echo, 18 April 2026) HRA is quoted here

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Members of Highfield Residents Association (HRA), who strongly opposed the student flats development, said the community had been left with a “prominent and depressing eyesore” which could become a “complete white elephant”. The group said it supported the concept of renewing the district centre but without an up to date council policy on commerce, transport and student accommodation...
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This is the lastest Southampton Archaeological Society Study Day – 20 June, 10.15am to 4.30pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments More in the poster below courtesy of the Archaeological Society
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Looking for a new hobby? It’s the Northlands Road Bowls Club Open day this Saturday 26 April, 10.30am to 3pm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is for new bowlers – for them to have a go and see if they like it! Courtesy of a HRA Member  
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Just to be aware – these are the current roadworks in our area as of Friday 17 April 2026 (Info courtesy of SSC’s City News)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Highways: Bassett Avenue lane closures: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April from 9.30am to 3.30pm for carriageway repairs. Utilities and other works: Thomas Lewis Way contraflow system between Kent Road and St Denys Road: From Monday 16 March to Friday 31 July for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) replacement. Thomas Lewis Way contraflow system between Kent Road and St...
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Final reminder to register to vote for the May local elections – deadline expires at 11.59pm today (Monday 20 April 2026) (info courtesy of SSC’s City News)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “There are local elections happening across Southampton on Thursday 7 May. In order to be able to take part, you must register to vote before the deadline expires at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You must be registered to vote in order to be able to vote in person, by mail, or by proxy. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Everyone who votes will also need to show photo ID. Visit the...
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Four men drinking alcohol from open cans outside the former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Monday 20th April at 1.05pm. Reported to both Community Safety and also to Portswood Police Station. The latter said that they would send someone round.   
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 20 April for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Dementia News, Southampton – April 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Lots of cafes meeting next week, hope to see you at one of them. Also information on our annual gathering, Refresh & Resource Day on Monday 11th May. This is open to anyone involved with working with older people or caring for someone. More information below. Don’t forget our...
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition runs from 1 April – 30 June! Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area – get snapping!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules in the link below, including details of how to enter and the six categories. The top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Arts Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to enter visit:...
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