There is a Portswood Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT) from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 2 July at Highfield Church Centre, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This is what Hampshire and IOW Constabulary say about these PACT Meetings: “The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, held quarterly and hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. These meetings serve as a vital platform for residents to engage directly with the police and representatives from Southampton City Council. It is an excellent opportunity to...
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Exciting things are happening at the Turner Sims Concert Hall. This is what they tell us!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Following April’s funding news of major Capital investment from the University of Southampton, Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund and a generous donor to make Turner Sims fully accessible for the first time in its 50-year history, the Turner Sims box office reception will close on Friday 26 June at 4.30pm and, from this date, the building will be closed for the summer. The Box...
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The encampment outside the former Farm Foods/former The Broadway pub is getting bigger

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments As of 24/6/26. Reported to Community Safety.
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When HRA members attended a HRA@50 re-visit on Sunday 14 June 2026 of Portswood Rec and our HonSec took these photos! Thank you Friends of Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info on Facebook courtesy of: Friends of Portswood Rec !Last week we had 6 visitors to the garden, which was fortunately putting on its best show. They were from Highfield Residents Association, who were doing a return visit as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, and from West Solent Solar Energy Cooperative. The latter very kindly gave us a grant for £200 which we have spent on a water...
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The University of Southampton yesterday (Monday, 22 June) announced the appointment of Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor and President. He takes up his position on October 1st. – read the article!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments In Business South: https://businesssouth.org/university-of-southampton-delighted-to-appoint-new-vice-chancellor/
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12.17pm Monday 22 June 2026: ‘Camp’ still in place outside former Former Foods with group, some possibly sleeping, plus group of 3 outside former Cancer Research shop/next to Gospel Victory Church

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 22, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments
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Update from Chief Inspector Ilderton following events on Saturday 20 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 22, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update and reassurance following the protest activity that took place in Southampton on the 20th of June.   The event passed safely and without disorder, supported by a significant policing operation and clear conditions under the Public Order Act.   We recognise that events of this nature can cause concern.   Please be reassured that –   A...
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Key Safe Boxes

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 21, 2026 in Crime Prevention Advice | 0 comments HRA does not recommend the product below or indeed any brand or type of key safe boxes. The recommendation below has been made by a HRA Member who used to be with Adult Services (and not HRA) and people follow this up entirely at their own risk. Very strong and weighs a ton. When fitting a key safe, consideration should be given to a location other than by the front door. It is also important...
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