The first Re-Sound Festival – tomorrow, Saturday 25 July, 2pm to 6pm at The Brook, 466 Portswood Road SO17 3SD! “It’s all to raise vital awareness for homelessness and addiction support in our city” – info courtesy of SCC

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The Brook in Portswood, Southampton, is teaming up with the Society of St. James and SoCo Music Project to bring you the first-ever Re-Sound Festival! They’re taking over this iconic venue for a massive festival-style day packed with incredible live bands, guest speakers, great food, and plenty of entertainment.” …”with The Society Of St James, SoCo Music Project,...
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Closure of the children’s play area on The Common – it is hoped all work will be completed by 8 August at latest, or hopefully sooner. See information below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Here is the latest information from SCC, posted on 23/7/26: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/culture-leisure-tourism/parks-open-spaces/find-a-park/by-area/freemantle-shirley/southampton-common/common-play-area-update/ We have received the following additional information from SCAPPS (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society): “What happened is  replacement play equipment is from a...
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Did you know October Books had a Bookclub? The next meetup is this Saturday 25th at 11am and cake is provided – see more below!…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books: “Bring Your Own Book July Edition Join us for our book club on 25th of July, Saturday at 11am!…”  
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Alert – a message from Southern Water re planned work on Bassett Avenue, starting 3 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments ‘”We are carrying out planned work on Bassett Avenue, Southampton, starting 03 August for two weeks. During this time, a diversion will be in place for traffic heading southbound towards Southampton City centre. Please allow additional time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For more information, including a diversion route, please visit”...
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The latest Yellow Door Newsletter

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/6694240fc8ee/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16541861?e=f3a05f0019
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23/7/26 and previously: Several electric bikes with fat wheels on pavement in Portswood, one passed very close to person reporting. Many other such incidents occurring – raise with HRA Committee/BBC article

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Encouraged to continue to report to police so that they can act. The more incidents are reported, the more they might divert resources to address them. From the BBC website: “Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4nvn9w00no?
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23/7/26: Build up of stuff outside the former C Juice C shop, near to October Books

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Abandoned seating/street furniture etc in situ. Reported to Community Safety.
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23/7/26: Two reported – the camp has returned outside the former Portswood Shopping Centre in the sheltered area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in Crime Incidents | 0 comments Mattresses and people have moved back in. One reported to Community Safety.  
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