Incidents on Portswood Broadway on 2/4/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments Four reports of street people / possibly street drinkers in seating area outside former Flagship Coffee Three reports of street drinkers / street people in Portswood Broadway Using plant pots to put rubbish in. Note: there have also been other occasions since January of some street drinkers in Portswood Broadway which have not been reported.
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‘Happy Easter from Yellow Door’ – below is the latest Yellow Door Newsletter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 3, 2026 in News | 0 comments Happy Easter from Yellow Door! A message from Nicci our CEO With Spring and Easter finally on our doorstep, it has been a busy start to 2026 here at Yellow Door. The government released their new 10-year Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy in December 2025 ‘Freedom from Violence’, and we hope that this will lead to increased funding for support services and better outcomes for...
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Roadworks in our area as of Thursday 2 April – plan ahead!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments All info from SCC’s City News: Bassett Avenue lane closures: Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 April, 9.30am and 3.30pm for carriageway repairs and investigations Thomas Lewis Way contraflow system between Kent Road and St Denys Road: from Monday 16 March to Friday 31 July for SSEN replacement Burgess Road temporary signals: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April for telecoms works. To stay uptodate with...
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It’s the St Denys Carnival and Arts Festival on May 23rd – more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 2, 2026 in News | 0 comments There is also a cake baking competition, entries via the website – www.stdenyscarnival.uk  
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HRA@50 – Members Only Photographic Competition 1 April – 30 June

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Apr 1, 2026 in News | 0 comments Pictures taken on Mobile Phones of the Highfield and Portswood area There are six categories, two entries each month – lots of creativity! Check out the rules, details of how to enter and the six categories. Top three photos in each category will be exhibited at ‘Art for Arts Sake’, sponsored by HRA in August. Starts today – get snapping! For photo categories, rules and how to...
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A Rainbow Morning! Photo by Barbara Claridge HRA HonSec, at 07:10 today (31/3/26) on the corner of Northlands Road and The Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments A Rainbow Morning! – Photo by Barbara Claridge HRA HonSec, at 07:10 today (31/3/26) on the corner of Northlands Road and The Avenue
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There is still time left to respond to the Bluestar Bus User Survey – the deadline is this Friday 3 April. See HRA comment below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments HRA hopes there will be scope for the reinstatement of the Central Station stop for the U1 as the current service U2 and the U6 does not cover the need. “Good afternoon, Bluestar are running a bus user survey and are keen to receive feedback. These surveys help them to improve bus services and make travelling with them even better. The survey will be open until Friday 3 April 2026 Full...
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HRA@50 – Upcoming Free Event for Members: Urban Sketchers Workshop Saturday 11 April 1:30 – 4pm at October Books – book Now!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments Come and join other HRA Members and try your hand at sketching under the guidance of two friendly Workshop leaders: Si Newell and Cate Monroe. Only a few spaces available – details below To book a free place email: HRA.Honsec@gmail.com All levels of ability are welcome. If you are a non member or a former member, you can join in the HRA@50 events by becoming a member or renewing via the link...
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