Message from Superintendent Alex Charge (District Commander for Southampton): Protest at 12.30pm/1pm, from Town Quay to the Crown Court, on Saturday 3 October 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 29, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments Please see below message from Superintendent Alex Charge: “I am sure many of you will already be aware of the planned protest activity due to take place in Southampton on Saturday involving the Southampton Patriots and other associated groups. We have been notified of a protest march beginning at Town Quay and proceeding to the Crown Court. There will also be a counter-protest involving...
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Another great photo from Ken taken in Southampton Old Cemetery – September 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments  
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HRA@50 event – parkrun / parkwalk / volunteer in 2026!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 27, 2026 in News | 0 comments 9am Saturday on the Common every week. Are you prepared to be active? Continuing our spring HRA@50 aim we hope to convince 50 HRA members to parkrun and 50 to parkwalk and 50 to volunteer in 2026. That’s an ambitious target. Quite a few HRA members are already regular parkrunners so we only need a few more to join in the spirit of active-travel around the Common. For newcomers, the activity...
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Court Leet and Beating of the Bounds – dating back to 1549: Your opportunity to raise a local concern! Deadline for submissions, 5pm Monday 28 September 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments From SSC “This is your last chance this year to take part one of our city’s oldest civic traditions. Court Leet provides a valuable opportunity for any citizen or group of citizens in Southampton to raise local concerns which might not normally come to the attention of the council. This annual event takes place on the first Tuesday after Michaelmas. This year this will be on Tuesday 29...
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Portswood Project Latest Update and Timelines

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments The following information can be found on the Transport Southampton Website https://transport.southampton.gov.uk/tcf/eastleigh-to-southampton-corridor/portswood-project/“Since the conclusion of the [Bus-gate] trial, traffic volumes have returned closer to previous levels, but longstanding issues with this level of through traffic have been raised by local residents in the Highfield and...
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Hampshire Alert (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments Have you heard of Hampshire Alert?  It is a free messaging service that allows Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch and other partner organisations to keep us informed about issues in our area, including when local Beat Surgeries are being held.   You need to sign up to receive messages. https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk/ 
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 28 September 2026, for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – September 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All September races to an end and we’ve been blessed with some more sunshine. Don’t forget to book your place for our Tea Dance next month – Tuesday 6th October, details are below. Cafes meeting next week include Sholing on Monday, where they’ll be playing some timbrels, Chai &...
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As part of the inaugural of Southampton Energy Action Month, Community Talks have been organised in Portswood, St Denys, The Avenue….. more below!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 25, 2026 in News | 0 comments Transition Southampton are partnering with the Environment Centre https://environmentcentre.com/ and My Home Made Better https://myhomemadebetter.org/ this year as part of the inaugural of Southampton Energy Action Month, “a four-week campaign to inspire residents with positive news, practical advice, and a whole range of tried-and-tested ideas for getting ahead with home energy.”...
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