Plans to turn Portswood Shopping Centre into student flats approved (The Echo, 18 December 2025)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25706479.plans-turn-portswood-shopping-centre-student-flats-approved/
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HRA Member Discounts during the festive season

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments Just a reminder to all HRA members, those who are renewing their membership or those who wish to become members ( https://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/join-renew/ ) – of all the many HRA member discounts you can use over the festive season. These include in local restaurants, cafés and shops! Check them out here! Members’ Benefits All available on production of a valid, in date HRA...
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The Hawthorns Wild Life Centre and Café on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 21, 2025 in News | 0 comments The Hawthorns Wild Life Centre and Café on Southampton Common – poem by a “frequent visitor” All info courtesy of: SEE Southampton “On a recent visit to the common for a morning walk I visited the Hawthorns Wildlife Centre for a cup of tea when I saw this anonymous poem stuck to the window. I thoroughly agree with the sentiments.”
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Season’s greetings from Friends of Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments “The latest meeting minutes are now on our website:” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/about_us_05/index.php “This autumn we’ve once more had prolific mistletoe on show – although certain trees may not have been happy hosts.” “With best wishes and thanks again for your interest and support through the year.” “Two Co-Chairs and the...
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Portswood Library Christmas and New Year opening times (info courtesy of SCC, Photo Ken)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments Monday 22 December 2025: 10am to 5pm Tuesday 23 December 2025: 10am to 5pm Wednesday 24 December 2025: 10am to 1pm Thursday 25 December 2025: Closed Friday 26 December 2025: Closed Saturday 27 December 2025: Closed Sunday 28 December 2025: Closed Monday 29 December 2025: 10am to 5pm Tuesday 30 December 2025: 10am to 5pm Wednesday 31 December 2025: 10am to 2pm Thursday 1 January 2026: Closed...
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Christmas 2025 events below, info courtesy of a HRA Member

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments Also, here are the Highfield Church events over the festive season: https://www.highfield.church/christmas Christmas 2025 events below, info courtesy of a HRA Member
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Changes to bin collection days from January 2026 and also over the festive season. All information below from Southampton City Council’s ‘City News’ on 19/12/25

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in News | 0 comments “From Monday 5 January 2026, bin collection days will permanently change for households across Southampton. This is the first major update to collection rounds in over a decade and will help us run a more efficient and reliable service. Before the new schedule begins, there will also be temporary festive changes. Most collections up to Christmas Eve will take place as normal. There will be...
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From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary – 19 December 2025: Buy with confidence

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 19, 2025 in Crime Incidents, Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments “Good morning, If recent high winds and floodwater have caused damage to your home, or you need repairs to your property for any reason, please Stop! Think Fraud before sourcing a tradesperson to repair the damage. Please use a Trading Standards approved business listed here: https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/ All the businesses listed on the “Buy With Confidence” website have been...
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