Update from Southampton City Council on the results of the Local Elections on May 7th

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 8, 2026 in News | 0 comments In Portswood Ward, Lori Foster, Green Party, was elected and replaces Marie Finn, Labour. A Green Party Gain. “Yesterday, residents across Southampton went to the polls to choose councillors in 17 of the 51 council seats, one for each of the 17 wards in the city. Following the conclusion of the election, no political party has a majority of seats on the council. The Labour Party remains...
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University of Southampton Voices (USV) Community Choir ‘Salutes the Beach Boys’ in concert at the Turner Sims, this Friday 8 May. Tickets selling fast!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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The Ageing Well Fayre is this Saturday 9th May – 1 till 4 pm at Avenue St Andrews Church Hall. See info in poster below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 5, 2026 in News | 0 comments Carway say: “Do come along and join us – there will be stands on nature, exercise, health and care. We will have Uke Box Glory, a Ukelele Band playing, listen or join in with Kim, our Singer, there’ll be games for children and afternoon tea to enjoy. A great afternoon of fun – Free entry. ‘Caraway, Walfinch and Southampton Manor Care Home, working together’ ” All info courtesy of...
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This Thursday 7 May, there are local elections in Southampton – see info below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Residents across the city have the chance to have their say on who represents them at Southampton City Council with 17 seats up for election; one seat for each ward in the city. The full list of candidates standing for election in Southampton is available here: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/…/c1oi…/lge_2026_sopn.pdf “Polls will be open from 7am until 10pm. To find out the...
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Here are the April 2026 Nature Notes from Friends of Portswood Rec. This time it’s on ‘Asful Aphids’?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 4, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link or view below: https://www.friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_49/index.php
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The Portswood Library May Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments
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This is advance notice of the Heritage Fair, 6 June from 10am to 4pm, Southampton Art Gallery. Free entry. A chance to see the revamped art gallery!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments Sister Association members are involved with organising this event.  
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition runs from 1 April – 30 June! Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of Highfield and Portswood area – info below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on May 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules in the link below, including details of how to enter and the six categories. The top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Art’s Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to enter...
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