A reminder about the Community Objection Walk tomorrow Wednesday 21 January at 1pm, opposing the University’s plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks on the green space and car park surrounding the teaching blocks at the Avenue Campus.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments Meet at the Avenue Campus at 1pm and then walk to Building 37 at the University (opposite the Jubilee Sports Complex) which is the George Thomas Administrative Centre. A Ward Councillor letter will then be handed in. Revised plans for PBSA Avenue Campus are here: https://uos.your-feedback.co.uk/ The plans have not yet been submitted to the Planning Authority. Can you support this objection...
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A post about the University Wine Club’s next meeting on 13 February from one of our Facebook followers

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The uni wine club’s next meeting is on 13th February at the Avenue Campus. The tasting of 6 sherries will be led by Harvey Rutt. If you are interested in joining us, please contact uniwineclub@gmail.com . The cost is £18pp. You don’t need to be a university staff member to come along.”
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Three incidents of motor bikes on The Common speeding

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Although not reported, encouraged to report even without registration numbers, as it is important to add to the police statistics, which can attract funding, and also the more reports the police get, the more likely they are to patrol the area.
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Two people on motorbike on Lovers’ Walk (opposite Furzedown Road) were verbally abusive

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments They were very abusive when they were told they shouldn’t be there. Although not reported, encouraged to report even without registration numbers, as it is important to add to the police statistics, which can attract funding, and also the more reports the police get, the more likely they are to patrol the area.
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On BBC Website, 19/01/26: “Student Accommodation Plans ‘out of keeping’ “

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below to see the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dmr9p43jpo
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 19 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Good Evening,   I am writing to provide an update regarding recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   On Friday 16th January 2026, police resources were deployed in anticipation of the weekly demonstration outside the Highfield House Hotel, involving both protestors and counter‑protestors. Officers were present throughout the event, and proportionate policing...
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Van stolen from Holyrood Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 19, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments On morning of 8 January between approximately 2.30am to 3am. Reported to the police.
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Official Minutes of Portswood PACT (Police and Community Together) Meeting on Thursday 8 January 2026 and some informal notes

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 19, 2026 in Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments Click on the link below: Minutes of Portswood PACT meeting 08.01.26   Click on the link below for the Informal Notes: PACT Meeting 8 January 2026 – Informal Notes  
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