Daily Echo 29/4/26 – Ref University of Southampton “Nine blocks of student housing could be built in Southampton”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The city council has received an application to replace the Connaught Halls of Residence with five blocks of purpose-built student accommodation for more than 800 people. It also includes a proposal to deliver 276 bedspaces by refurbishing historic South Stoneham House and building four blocks of housing on neighbouring land.” Read more in the Daily Echo article below:...
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Events at October Books for May 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments ???? Author reading of a new children’s book – The Adventures of Mabel and Max The Adventures of Mabel and Max: a fun story aimed at 5-9-year-olds. The story follows two delightful animal characters and their adventures on the quest to find a family jewel. @lindsay_walker_00 explain the importance of the book below: “I have just written my first children’s book aimed at...
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Daily Echo article 29/4/26: “University of Southampton campus scheme could hit parking”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Plans have been tabled to build a new laboratory building on part of a university car park. University of Southampton has submitted proposals to the city council for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) building at its main Highfield Campus. The scheme features a three-storey structure on part of the existing Gower car park, which is used by visitors.” Read...
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It’s the ABP Southampton Marathon Festival this weekend, Sunday 3 May! Click on the link below to see all the details and road closures – there are some in our area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.southamptonmarathon.co.uk/residents-info Info courtesy of SCC above and below: “It’s the ABP Marathon Festival this weekend! Whether you’re running or spectating, you’ll enjoy a whole host of live music and entertainment, fitness classes and so much more. Plus, don’t miss the Spitfire display at 8:30am Advanced road closure signage has been in place the...
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2.30pm Thursday 30 April 2026: A couple of street drinkers (can of alcohol) in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee and also more street furniture

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 30, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments The street furniture consisted of two framed glass panels leaning against a planter in the seating area plus orange crates located in the area immediately outside the former Flagship Coffee. Reported to Community Safety. Reported to the Police online.
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1.30pm, Wednesday 29 April 2026 – Six men drinking alcohol from 3 open cans, seating area outside former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 29, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Reported to Community Safety. Went to Portswood Police Station to report but it was closed at 1.30pm on 29/4/26.
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Two street drinkers outside former Flagship Coffee – Wednesday 10.15 to 11am, 29 April 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 29, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Possible alcohol seen. There was also an eight foot wide cabinet outside the former Flagship Coffee. Reported to Police online as suggested by the person on the desk at Portswood Police Station. Also reported to Community Safety.
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12.11pm, Monday 27 April 2026 – Group of men in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 28, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Cans of alcohol visible, in violation of the Public Spaces Protection Order in Portswood Broadway. Reported to the Police online and also to Community Safety.
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