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Closure of the children’s play area on The Common – it is hoped all work will be completed by 8 August at latest, or hopefully sooner. See information below

Here is the latest information from SCC, posted on 23/7/26: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/culture-leisure-tourism/parks-open-spaces/find-a-park/by-area/freemantle-shirley/southampton-common/common-play-area-update/ We have received the following additional information from SCAPPS (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society): “What happened is  replacement play equipment is from a...
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Did you know October Books had a Bookclub? The next meetup is this Saturday 25th at 11am and cake is provided – see more below!…

Info courtesy of October Books: “Bring Your Own Book July Edition Join us for our book club on 25th of July, Saturday at 11am!…”  
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Alert – a message from Southern Water re planned work on Bassett Avenue, starting 3 August 2026

‘”We are carrying out planned work on Bassett Avenue, Southampton, starting 03 August for two weeks. During this time, a diversion will be in place for traffic heading southbound towards Southampton City centre. Please allow additional time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For more information, including a diversion route, please visit”...
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The latest Yellow Door Newsletter

Click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/6694240fc8ee/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16541861?e=f3a05f0019
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23/7/26 and previously: Several electric bikes with fat wheels on pavement in Portswood, one passed very close to person reporting. Many other such incidents occurring – raise with HRA Committee/BBC article

Encouraged to continue to report to police so that they can act. The more incidents are reported, the more they might divert resources to address them. From the BBC website: “Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4nvn9w00no?
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23/7/26: Build up of stuff outside the former C Juice C shop, near to October Books

Abandoned seating/street furniture etc in situ. Reported to Community Safety.
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HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake, Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026

We are pleased to confirm that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please...
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