HRA@50 – A Year of Celebrations: The first event is a guided walk at 11.30am on 24 January 2026 around the Green Flag award winning Portswood Rec!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 15, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are in the early stages of planning members’ events for every month of 2026.  They will all be local and we aim to involve other local organisations, community opportunities and draw upon the expertise of others.  This will include – walks and talks, history, sport and socials. Some events will be free and some will be entry by ticket. We look forward to your support and involvement. January...
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The next community litter pick is on Saturday 17th January 2026 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm – Meet at Lawn Road Play Park

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments “The timings have been shifted slightly due to Southampton FC playing at home on this date. Pickers, hoops and bags will be provided. Please bring sturdy gloves if you can.  We will meet at the play area in Lawn Road.  Please let your neighbours know about this and invite them along. Our last litter pick was in December and over 13 bags of litter were collected.  This was followed up by...
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From SCC: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment (see below) – the Consultation is open until 30 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 14, 2026 in News | 0 comments   This is your opportunity to find out more and object if you wish. The Consultation period is open until 30 January 2026. Click on the link below for more information: Residents Parking Permit Charges Amendment 2026 – _260110_080637
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Update on protest policing and PACT meetings in Portswood from district commander Superintendent Alex Charge (from Hampshire Alert, 12/01/26)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Click on the link below: https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/Alerts/A/378658
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Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Monday 12 January 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 12, 2026 in News | 0 comments Good Afternoon.   I am writing to provide an update on recent protest-related activity in the Portswood area.   Thursday 8 January 2026 On this date, a protest initially gathered outside Highfield House Hotel before moving to the area outside Highfield Community Centre, coinciding with the area’s first PACT meeting of the year.   It became apparent that some attendees had been informed...
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Avenue Campus Proposal for Student Accommodation – update and community objection walk on 21/1/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 11, 2026 in News | 0 comments Avenue Campus Proposal for Student Accommodation Ward Councillors, Kat Barbour, Marie Finn and John Savage met before Christmas to devise a combined approach to combatting the University’s plans to build 400+ student accommodation rooms in large blocks on the green space and car park surrounding the teaching blocks at the Avenue Campus. Revised plans for PBSA Avenue Campus: Revised plans...
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Huge congratulations to Professor John Marshall, who is a local resident, on this very significant Polar Medal award! (article from BBC Website 9 January 2026)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3k05wrdd2o
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The Portswood Library January 2026 Newsletter

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jan 10, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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