Message to HRA from the SCC Lead Ranger re concerns raised about water quality on The Common (7/7/26)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 7, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments “Thank you for getting in touch.   I wanted to provide an update regarding the concerns raised about water quality. There is likely to be leptospirosis present in the waterways, as is the case with almost every body of water and ditch across the UK due to the presence of rats. This is a naturally occurring risk in outdoor water environments.   Blue‑green algae has also been an...
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Bystander Training – Message from the SCC Community Engagement Officer for Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 7, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments ‘Hi all,   Southampton City Council have arranged Bystander training, this training teaches people how to safely recognise and respond when they witness inappropriate, harmful, or discriminatory behaviour. We want to empower individuals to intervene confidently and support others, helping to prevent harm and promote a more respectful community. Sessions will be taking place across...
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Friends of Portswood Rec are holding another ‘Nature Kids’ this Saturday 4 July from 10.30am to 12.30pm. They are aiming to hold these events on the first Saturday of the month during the summer!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments Children must be accompanied. They say: “We are very short of helpers. If you think you could help set up or assist in supervising the activities please let us know. We depend totally on volunteers do come and help if you can. We have a website and are on Facebook.” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/  
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From SCC ‘Waste and Recyling News’: ‘To Landlords of HMOs’ -‘Important information for you and your tenants’ (includes a list of all roads that are having an extra waste collection on Saturday 4 July and other recommendations)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU AND YOUR TENANTS Dear Landlords of HMOs, As summer approaches, we’d like to share key information to help you and your tenants prepare for the student move-out period. We know this can be a busy time, with increased waste and pressure on local services. With your support, we can help keep neighbourhoods clean and ensure waste is managed responsibly. What we’re...
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Message from Portswood Ward Councillors about carriageway repairs on Highfield Lane

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments Balfour Beatty, working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton, is due to carry out carriageway repairs on Highfield Lane. They say: “These works will be carried out in 2 phases and are due to take place Monday 6 July 2026 for 2 days, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. Phase 1: Monday 6 July with a full road closure at Nile Road, please follow the...
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University of Southampton Additional Waste Collection – Saturday 4th July 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments We understand from the University that this Saturday 4th July, there will be an extra general waste collection from some roads in Portswood, Swaythling and Highfield. Upper Shaftesbury Avenue – the stretch between Blenheim Gardens and Granby Grove (Evens 92-136, Odds 69- 89) – has been added to the round. This has replaced Hartley Avenue because according to University data, no students are...
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Contact details, surgery times and locations for all your Portswood Ward Councillors are in the link below on the HRA website

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 30, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/portswood-ward…/  
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Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC): Artwork from King Edward VI School previously to be shown at the 180th Anniversary of FoSOC

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 29, 2026 in News | 0 comments Artwork: This is a message from the Chair and also the Secretary of FoSOC (Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery): They “are pleased & delighted to announce that the Artwork from the King Edward Vi School that was previously to be shown at the 180th Anniversary is now to be shown on the 4th July at the Non-Conformist chapel from 10am-2 pm. Hope to see you there? Check out ‘ FoSOC...
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