Changes to bin collection days from January 2026 and also over the festive season. All information below from Southampton City Council’s ‘City News’ on 19/12/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments “From Monday 5 January 2026, bin collection days will permanently change for households across Southampton. This is the first major update to collection rounds in over a decade and will help us run a more efficient and reliable service. Before the new schedule begins, there will also be temporary festive changes. Most collections up to Christmas Eve will take place as normal. There will be...
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From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary – 19 December 2025: Buy with confidence

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good morning, If recent high winds and floodwater have caused damage to your home, or you need repairs to your property for any reason, please Stop! Think Fraud before sourcing a tradesperson to repair the damage. Please use a Trading Standards approved business listed here: https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/ All the businesses listed on the “Buy With Confidence” website have been...
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Dementia activities/events for Monday 22 December 2025, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments   Dementia News, Southampton – December 2025 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Christmas is nearly here, for some a joyous time, for others a reflective time as they remember Christmases past. However you are celebrating Christmas this year all of us here at Caraway send our very best wishes to you all. Our usual weekly emails will resume on Friday 2nd...
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From Hampshire Alert/Hampshire Constabulary (15/12/25) – advice on lost/missing parcels

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 17, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon, All the “elves” are working very hard, especially at this time of year, to get your parcels to your door. We know that some of you are reporting lost/missing parcels – “Which?” have produced this very detailed advice suitable for any time of year: My delivery or online order hasn’t arrived, what can I do? – Which? or if you prefer plain text:...
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A cold Winter sunset on Southampton Common (December 2025). Photos HRA Member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments
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Recyling old and broken decorations – see how to below courtesy of SCC! NB Your nearest recyling point for small electricals is Portswood Library!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 17, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Recycle the Season: Old or Broken Decorations Southampton, if you’re giving your Christmas box a pre-festive sort-out, here’s what to do with decorations you no longer want… Still in good condition? Pass the festive joy on! Donate them to a charity shop or organise a little decoration-swap with friends or neighbours. One person’s “not quite my vibe anymore” is another person’s perfect...
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The next PACT (Police and Community Together) Meeting: 6.30-8pm, Thursday 8 January 2026 at Highfield Church Centre

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 16, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments   Details in the link below: PACT Portswood 8 Jan  
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From Hampshire Alert/Hampshire Constabulary 14/12/25: Which? advice for lost/missing parcels for Christmas and any time of year

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon, All the “elves” are working very hard, especially at this time of year, to get your parcels to your door. We know that some of you are reporting lost/missing parcels – “Which?” have produced this very detailed advice suitable for any time of year: My delivery or online order hasn’t arrived, what can I do? – Which? or if you prefer plain text:...
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