University of Southampton’s early stage plans for building of student residences on the Avenue Campus

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in News | 0 comments Some of those who live near to the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus might be affected by early stage plans for the building of student residences on the Avenue Campus: 484 beds in blocks of between 4 and 5 storeys high are currently proposed. The University of Southampton information on the programme is here:...
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Southampton City Council Consultation on Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in News, Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments SSC are consulting on proposals for the designation of an additional houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing scheme. This licensing scheme will cover the wards of Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley, and Millbrook. The Consultation closes on 26 February 2025 Here is the link to the Consultation:...
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SCC Decision on University of Southampton’s Planning Applications to remove trees on the Avenue Campus

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in HRA Responses to Planning Applications and Appeals Inspectorate, News | 0 comments 17 December 2024 24/00308/TPO and 24/00309/TPO The decisions for the above two applications have now been made and published. “… the decisions made were split for both applications – some trees attracted a refusal, some a permission and some of the smaller Ash and Elm were not listed in the TPO and therefore not protected.  Of these, the young Ash were found to be impacted by Ash Die...
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Response from HRA Chair, Professor Roger Brown, to Jon Walsh, University of Southampton, re Proposals for Avenue Campus Residences Development (16/12/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in News | 0 comments 16 December 2024: Comments on the main issues, largely for clarification, from HRA Chair, Professor Roger Brown, to Jon Walsh, University of Southampton, re propsals for Avenue Campus Residences Development. This is not a formal response from HRA; HRA has not yeT adopted a formal position
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Here is the latest SCC news on the Portswood Broadway Project – Bus, Taxi and Cycle Only Section, Active Travel Zones and 20mph Signage (dated 17 December 2024)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 18, 2024 in News | 0 comments From Southampton City Council: 17 December 2024 ‘Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with Southampton City Council to manage the highways service across Southampton. We are now moving into the next phase of the project which is delivering the part-time bus/taxi/cycle-only section of Portswood Road, between St Denys Road spur and Westridge Road, Active Travel Zones and 20mph signage in...
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Southampton University Avenue Campus Residence Development: HRA Comments on the Proposals (16/12/24)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2024 in HRA Responses to Planning Applications and Appeals Inspectorate, News | 0 comments The early stage plans for the development of residences on the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/community/building-projects/residences-development.page Below is a link to a copy of the letter from Professor Roger Brown, HRA Chair, to Jon Walsh of Southampton University, regarding the early stage plans for the development of residences on Avenue...
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Just a reminder about the Mettricks Portswood ‘Residents Evening’ for Highfield residents, tomorrow Monday 16 December from 6pm!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2024 in News | 0 comments In the lead up to Christmas and to strengthen Mettricks ties with the local Highfield community, Mettricks Portswood will be offering complementary mulled wine and minced pies, and Jimmy and Wilson of Ascapart Beer and Coffee respectively will be attending to give chats and tastes of their locally produced product. The date that Mettricks Portswood have selected for Highfield residents is Monday...
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Winter celebration menu at Veg Out Pop-Up Community Vegan Café – sounds delicious! Tomorrow, Monday 16 December

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2024 in News | 0 comments Doors open 11.45 Food and music from 12.15 – Last orders 2.30pm Pay by donation. At October Books. Courtesy of Veg Out Pop-Up Community Vegan Cafe Winter Celebration Menu (16/12/24): Filo roll filled with potato, spinach and vegan cranberry wenslydale cheese. Crispy Yorkshire pudding with a creamy mushroom and tarragon filling. Roast potatoes. Carrot and swede with parsley butter. Roasted...
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