There is a Portswood Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT) from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 2 July at Highfield Church Centre, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments This is what Hampshire and IOW Constabulary say about these PACT Meetings: “The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, held quarterly and hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. These meetings serve as a vital platform for residents to engage directly with the police and representatives from Southampton City Council. It is an excellent opportunity to...
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Exciting things are happening at the Turner Sims Concert Hall. This is what they tell us!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Following April’s funding news of major Capital investment from the University of Southampton, Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund and a generous donor to make Turner Sims fully accessible for the first time in its 50-year history, the Turner Sims box office reception will close on Friday 26 June at 4.30pm and, from this date, the building will be closed for the summer. The Box...
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When HRA members attended a HRA@50 re-visit on Sunday 14 June 2026 of Portswood Rec and our HonSec took these photos! Thank you Friends of Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info on Facebook courtesy of: Friends of Portswood Rec !Last week we had 6 visitors to the garden, which was fortunately putting on its best show. They were from Highfield Residents Association, who were doing a return visit as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, and from West Solent Solar Energy Cooperative. The latter very kindly gave us a grant for £200 which we have spent on a water...
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The University of Southampton yesterday (Monday, 22 June) announced the appointment of Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor and President. He takes up his position on October 1st. – read the article!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments In Business South: https://businesssouth.org/university-of-southampton-delighted-to-appoint-new-vice-chancellor/
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Update from Chief Inspector Ilderton following events on Saturday 20 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 22, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update and reassurance following the protest activity that took place in Southampton on the 20th of June.   The event passed safely and without disorder, supported by a significant policing operation and clear conditions under the Public Order Act.   We recognise that events of this nature can cause concern.   Please be reassured that –   A...
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The next Portswood Central Community litter pick is booked for Sunday 28th June 2026 at 12 noon (for about an hour) meeting by the park on Lawn Road!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 21, 2026 in News | 0 comments Organised by your local Portswood Ward Councillors, they say: “Don’t forget sturdy gloves, and we will bring pickers, hoops and bags. Please tell your neighbours about this.” Your local Portswood Ward Councillors  
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Harbour Lights Picturehouse cinema appeal for support – ‘Iconic cinema launches appeal after site earmarked for tower block’ (Echo 20/6/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 21, 2026 in News | 0 comments https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/…/26204324.harbour-lights…/ Info courtesy of The Echo, 20 June 2026  
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Statement from Southampton Police on Facebook regarding protests in Southampton today 20 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 20, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has put plans in place ahead of protests in Southampton today (Saturday 20 June) to help minimise any disruption to the local community. Officers have decided to make use of legislation available to them to help support our work in maintaining the safety of those protesting and the wider public. Police are aware that a protest group intends to move...
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