Just to be aware – these are the current roadworks in our area as of Friday 17 April 2026 (Info courtesy of SSC’s City News)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “Highways: Bassett Avenue lane closures: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April from 9.30am to 3.30pm for carriageway repairs. Utilities and other works: Thomas Lewis Way contraflow system between Kent Road and St Denys Road: From Monday 16 March to Friday 31 July for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) replacement. Thomas Lewis Way contraflow system between Kent Road and St...
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Final reminder to register to vote for the May local elections – deadline expires at 11.59pm today (Monday 20 April 2026) (info courtesy of SSC’s City News)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 20, 2026 in News | 0 comments “There are local elections happening across Southampton on Thursday 7 May. In order to be able to take part, you must register to vote before the deadline expires at 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You must be registered to vote in order to be able to vote in person, by mail, or by proxy. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Everyone who votes will also need to show photo ID. Visit the...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 20 April for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Dementia News, Southampton – April 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All Lots of cafes meeting next week, hope to see you at one of them. Also information on our annual gathering, Refresh & Resource Day on Monday 11th May. This is open to anyone involved with working with older people or caring for someone. More information below. Don’t forget our...
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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 – get snapping!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 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 Arts Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August at Avenue St Andrews Church. So – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to enter visit:...
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Plans to demolish shopping centre for new student flats stalls (article courtesy of the Daily Echo, 17/4/26)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments This is awful news for Portswood: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26028664.portswood-centre-student-flats-scheme-stalls-councillor-angry/
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It’s the return of the Urban Wild Festival in Southampton from 23rd to 31st May 2026. The Festival Day will take place on Southampton Common, on 24th May!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments  The events and activities this year celebrate the theme of: ‘Reimagining Southampton’ See the programme and more in the link below, courtesy of Urban Wild and Southampton National Park City! https://www.southamptonnpc.com/urbanwild  
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Good news for the Turner Sims Concert Hall!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 17, 2026 in News | 0 comments In their Newsletter, they say: “It was announced this week that, as one of the South’s leading music venues, we will become fully accessible for the first time in our 50-year history thanks to investment from the University of Southampton, Arts Council England and a generous donor. The exciting £2.3m programme of improvements will support critical upgrades to our building, including new...
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Police enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order for anti-social behaviour in Portswood Broadway and reporting of other incidents to the police

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 15, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments HRA’s Chair, Professor Roger Brown, has received a response to his letter from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team, regarding the enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Portswood Broadway, and indeed other incidents. She says: “I would also encourage residents and businesses to continue reporting incidents and concerns. Non‑emergency...
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