Southampton City Council’s new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been signed off by Cabinet members. It will cover Portswood and 4 other areas of the city
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments We understand that the PSPO will come into force once the signs have been installed. We understand that these must be in place prior to the powers going live. The full statement from the SCC Facebook page on Thursday 27 November 2025: ‘Southampton City Council’s Cabinet has approved new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) across five areas of the city. The PSPOs are designed to make...read more
BBC Website 27/11/25 – Crime App targets pub and club troublemakers
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Have followed up with PC AO’N. On BBC Website 27/11/25 Chris McHugh, in Portsmouth Published 27 November 2025, 06:30 GMT A crime-fighting app which has helped police tackle shoplifting is being expanded to cover anti-social behaviour around pubs and clubs. The UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) app allows shop owners to share information about known offenders with each other and the...read more
Anti-social behaviour – two charity shops in Portswood High Street plus The Muse
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 27, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments On Wednesday 26 November 2025, it was noticed that the bottom section of the door into the Cancer Research shop in Portswood High Street was being replaced. Glass was everywhere. It was confirmed that the shop had been broken into. £2 was taken from the donations pot. On the other side of the road, another charity shop – the Mountbatten charity shop – had a window with a big crack in...read more
Taken on Southampton Common recently (Nov 25) in the cold sunshine. Photo Ken
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 commentsread more
Yellow Door (30 Brookvale Road) are hosting their Christmas show tomorrow, Thursday November 27 from 6.45pm to 9.30pm
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Ever wondered what lies behind the Yellow Door at 30 Brookvale Road? “Much of Yellow Door’s work is in providing non-judgmental specialist support to women and men, families, young people and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse and other harmful practices.” Yellow Door are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year and you can read their News here:...read more
Read Easy Southampton – most coaching in the Highfield area takes place in Portswood Library and they are looking for more coaches!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Award winning local charity, Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight, helps adults who cannot read or want to improve their reading skills. The service is free and confidential, with help provided for as long as required. People seeking help are matched with a personal coach who they meet twice a week in a safe local venue. Team leader Ali Ford says, “We are currently helping 61 adults...read more
Another ‘bed’ area – now near to the former Iceland supermarket/now Chinese supermarket and former Cromer Locksmith site
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 25, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported 25/11/25.read more
