The local elections are on Thursday 7 May – you have until Monday 20 April to register to vote. You can register online – see below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info from SCC ‘City News’ below: “There are local elections happening across Southampton on Thursday 7 May and you have the chance to have your say on who represents you at the council. You will have until Monday 20 April to register to vote. Registering to vote is quick and easy and can be done online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote You will also need to show photo ID in...
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HRA@50 Photo Competition for members just launched – 1 April to 30 June! The Best Pictures Taken on Phones (in Highfield, Portswood, the Old Cemetery, the Common)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments The competition runs from 1 April to 30 June 2026. Full details on the HRA website: https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/hra50-the-best…/ If you would like to join in the above competition or other HRA@50 events, you can become a member of HRA via the link below. Membership is £10 a year and covers one household!   Join / Renew...
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There is still time left to respond to the Bluestar Bus User Survey – deadline Friday 3 April

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments HRA hopes there will be scope for the reinstatement of the Central Station stop for the U1 as the current service U2 and the U6 does not cover the need. “Good afternoon, Bluestar are running a bus user survey and are keen to receive feedback. These surveys help them to improve bus services and make travelling with them even better. The survey will be open until Friday 3 April 2026 Full...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 30 March 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – April 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We begin Holy Week next week and there will be many churches across the city open for people to go and reflect or just be quiet. If that’s for you then check out their websites which should have more information. With our best wishes, Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café...
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Upcoming holiday Easter crafts at Portswood Library. Both are on Wednesdays – on the 1st and also the 8th April from 10.30am to 12.30pm – see below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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Some upcoming Easter events from a HRA Member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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Noticing Nature at the Rec – March 2026 – Oops-a-daisy!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments A celebration of the “humble daisy… its origins and a few things we take for granted! Enjoy.” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_48/index.php Friends of Portswood Rec  
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University of Southampton official Press Release (Monday 23 March 2026 – ‘University of Southampton to submit plans for creation of vibrant new student community’

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link or view below: Press release – University of Southampton to submit plans for creation of vibrant new student community   
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