Information received from Councillor from Balfour Beatty, and also letter delivered to some residents re Highfield Survey Works – Monday 12th October for 4 nights from 8pm to 6am

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton. We are writing to advise that our team will be working in the Highfield area to undertake highway and drainage surveys. These works will take place within the carriageway and will take place overnight to reduce the impact on people’s journeys. Our works are due to...
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Portswood dispersal order issued to tackle street drinkers

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 10, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   Echo article in full below and here is the link: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26625040.portswood-dispersal-order-issued-tackle-street-drinkers/ A dispersal order has been issued after reports of groups of people drinking and harassing others on the street. Hampshire police have put a dispersal order in place in Portswood following concerns from residents and business owners about...
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Alert – road works along Winchester Road: SCC say that works are set to begin on Monday 19 October 2026 and are expected to last 9 weeks

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 9, 2026 in News | 0 comments SCC say that works are set to begin on Monday 19 October 2026 and are expected to last 9 weeks, “during which time the northbound lane of Winchester Road will be closed for safety and a signed diversion in place.” Read more here: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/improvements-works-to-make-everyday-journeys-safer-and-easier-on-winchester-road-set-to-begin/...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 12 October 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 9, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – October 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We enjoyed a fun afternoon at our Tea Dance earlier this week, having a go at Indian dancing with a yummy afternoon tea. A quieter week for our memory cafes next week with the usual Singing by Heart on Monday, Sholing host Time Together on Wednesday and Lordshill open this month’s memory...
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A reminder that Friends of Portswood Rec have organised another of their very popular free Nature Kids Activities for younger years children, which will take place at Portswood Rec this coming Saturday 10 October, from 1030 to 1230!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments Children need to be accompanied. This activity is weather dependent and will be cancelled if wet. Friends of Portswood Rec are in need of your help. If you think you can assist them on the day, please get in touch with them urgently: info.friendsofportswoodrec@gmail.com  
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Premises Late Night Licence Application 2026/04793/01SPRN: Flame and Flavor, 5, The Broadway, Portswood Road, SO17 2WE. Takeaway seeks Licence to serve drinks and food from 12am to 3am every day

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 6, 2026 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments   To HRA’s knowledge there are no beyond midnight openings on Portswood Broadway at the moment.  If one gets a Licence, will all of the rest follow?   Comments close on 12 October 2026   https://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/licensing/licensing-act-2003/public-access-conditions-search/   Then this is the reference: 2026/04793/01SPRN...
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Professor Lotery and the Highfield team do it again!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Congratulations to Prof Lotery and the Highfield team on completing the 26 miles of the Clarendon Marathon from Salisbury to Winchester in an incredible 3 hours 39 minutes, beating last year’s time and comfortably achieving their sub-4-hour goal despite the unseasonably warm conditions! Prof Lotery completed his leg in an impressive 49 minutes and met the Mayor of Winchester at the...
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It is Energy Action Month. Transition Southampton have organised 5 community talks and Green Open Homes, 3 of which are in Highfield!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments Transition Southampton are partnering with the Environment Centre https://environmentcentre.com/ and My Home Made Better https://myhomemadebetter.org/ this year as part of the inaugural of Southampton Energy Action Month, “a four-week campaign to inspire residents with positive news, practical advice, and a whole range of tried-and-tested ideas for getting ahead with home energy.”...
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