Help shape a greener, brighter and more welcoming Portswood: Public drop-in event Wednesday 4 November, 4pm to 7pm, Sainsbury’s Portswood Community Room 224

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments From Southampton City Council on Facebook (30/10/26):   “Trees and planting, street art and creative spaces are among the ideas being explored to make the area around Portswood Broadway and St Denys Road greener, brighter and more welcoming If you live, work or spend time in Portswood, come along to our drop-in event to see some initial ideas for discussion and let us know your...
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‘Portswood Community Energy’ kick off meeting at Sainsbury’s Community Room, Portswood, on 3 Nov and online on 4 Nov. Read more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dear Portswood & Highfield Residents, With energy prices surging and new government financial support to form community energy companies and low interest loans being launched, now is a perfect time for residents across Portswood and Highfield to come together to discuss the opportunities that this presents. Community energy companies are a way for residents to develop and own their own...
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Absolutely tragic – Motorcyclist dies and crash driver arrested. The Avenue 27/10/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Info courtesy of the Daily Echo 28/10/26 https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26676198.southampton-motorcyclist-dies-crash-driver-arrested/?ref=ebbn&nid=1351&u=b84eb5b77cb441a6e6ae451222b3d5d7&date=281026
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Beautiful silhouette of Avenue St Andrew’s URC 08:06 today (28/10/26) Photo Barbara C.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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REMINDER! Portswood Library – Temporary closure for improvement works!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Portswood Library will be closing for three weeks from Monday 2 November 2026 for building improvements and significant decorative works. Your improved library will then reopen at 10am on Monday 23 November 2026. The closest alternative libraries are the Community-operated Cobbett and Burgess Road, with Central and Bitterne also nearby. A reminder that your library membership allows you...
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7.40pm Tuesday 27 October 2026: Police dealing with incident on The Avenue. Spokesperson for Hampshire Police “The Avenue is closed between Highfield Avenue and Winn Road and will be for some time.”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments Article in the Daily Echo just now (27/10/26) https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/26675796.major…/… It says: “Spokesperson for Hampshire police said: “Good evening from the control room. “Our officers from local and roads policing are dealing with an incident on The Avenue in Southampton. “In order for them to carry out their work safely, The Avenue is closed...
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Green Open Homes Southampton – last Chance to Book a Visit! Event Closing Saturday 31st October

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments You can book a visit here: https://openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org/ There are three homes to visit in Highfield! Info from Transition Southampton who say: “We’ve had a great response to this year’s Green Open Homes Event. If you’re thinking about future-proofing your home, considering options for heating or cooling, or other money saving ideas like insulation and...
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Two incidents of cars parked completely on the pavement (October 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 27, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments   One was by Mayflower Court Care Home, Westwood Road.  The other was outside a Chinese place, the opposite side of the road to Trago Lounge. Both cars blocked the way for anyone other than a walker.
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