HRA members have another discount! ‘Romanian Flavours’ restaurant in Portswood (5, The Broadway) are giving HRA members a 15% discount on food and drinks (taken with food)!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments This offer is not to be used with any other promotional offer. ‘Romanian Flavours’ is a family run business. They are passionate about it; and this is what they say:   “Romanian Flavours’ stands as a celebration of authentic Romanian cuisine, culture, and family tradition. Established by a passionate Romanian family, the restaurant was founded with a simple yet...
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A few things going on at your local Portswood Library, including the provision of electrical recycling bins.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments Note that the provision of electrical recycling bins is now ongoing – anything with a plug, battery or cable. Batteries, vapes and light bulbs are excluded, however, and need to be recyled separately. Info courtesy of Portswood Library
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 6 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in News | 0 comments   “Dear all,   I am writing to inform you that a protest is expected to take place tomorrow, Friday 07/11/25, outside Highfield House Hotel from 1700 hours.   We anticipate attendance from both demonstrators and counter-protestors. An appropriate policing plan is in place, and officers will be present throughout to maintain public safety and manage the event lawfully.  ...
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Rick’s MOT motor scooter rider went through an orange/red traffic light – outside Sainsbury’s main pedestrian entrance on St Denys Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 5, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments At about 09.45am, 5th November: a motor scooter (black machine) rider (learner driver) ignored the traffic lights and before them, turned left onto the pavement. The motor scooter had a black with bright design Rick MOT box on the back.  There was no danger to any pedestrian, wheelchair or prams. The pavement was empty. Reported online (E: AO’N).
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – 3 November 2025

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 3, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Good Morning.   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday, police resources were proactively deployed in anticipation of the usual weekly Friday demonstration. No protestors attended, and the area remained calm throughout the day.   However, on 2nd November, a protest did take place outside Highfield House Hotel,...
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Former Blockbuster building in Portswood “is set to be turned into a world foods store”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 2, 2025 in News | 0 comments The photo below, taken yesterday (1.11.25.), shows the current developments at the former Blockbusters building in Portswood. According to the Daily Echo of 24 October 2025 (see in link below), this art deco building “is set to be turned into a world foods store”. Photo Nadine Johnson https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/25566818.southampton…/
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Two reports from HRA Members week of Monday 27 October 2025: handbag stolen in town; and University student “moving parties”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 1, 2025 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments     There have been two crime/ASB incident reports during week beginning Monday 27 October 2025 from HRA Members: 1. A member had their handbag stolen in town with keys, cards, cash, driving licence and everything else taken. Reported to the police.   2.Frequent University students “moving parties” have taken place for the last few weeks in Blenheim Gardens, Upper...
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Work in progress on the Horseshoe Green in the Uplands Estate!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 1, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Following the substantial road resurfacing works to Uplands Way and the need to divert the stream around the Horseshoe Green (to protect the new road surface), works are underway to reinstate the Green to create a more ecologically diverse space than was there prior to the works. The photo below shows the works in progress at Autumn 2025. A substantial amount of work has been undertaken...
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