Southampton City Council’s new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been signed off by Cabinet members. It will cover Portswood and 4 other areas of the city
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2025 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments We understand that the PSPO will come into force once the signs have been installed. We understand that these must be in place prior to the powers going live. The full statement from the SCC Facebook page on Thursday 27 November 2025: ‘Southampton City Council’s Cabinet has approved new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) across five areas of the city. The PSPOs are designed to make...read more
Taken on Southampton Common recently (Nov 25) in the cold sunshine. Photo Ken
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Yellow Door (30 Brookvale Road) are hosting their Christmas show tomorrow, Thursday November 27 from 6.45pm to 9.30pm
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Ever wondered what lies behind the Yellow Door at 30 Brookvale Road? “Much of Yellow Door’s work is in providing non-judgmental specialist support to women and men, families, young people and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse and other harmful practices.” Yellow Door are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year and you can read their News here:...read more
Read Easy Southampton – most coaching in the Highfield area takes place in Portswood Library and they are looking for more coaches!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2025 in News | 0 comments Award winning local charity, Read Easy Southampton & Isle of Wight, helps adults who cannot read or want to improve their reading skills. The service is free and confidential, with help provided for as long as required. People seeking help are matched with a personal coach who they meet twice a week in a safe local venue. Team leader Ali Ford says, “We are currently helping 61 adults...read more
Friends of Portswood Rec have been busy!
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 24, 2025 in News | 0 comments Below is their latest Nature Notes – A Fungus Foray (October/November 2025). This is penned by their Gardening Co-ordinator and looks at fungus. As they say “It’s amazing just what you find lurking at the Rec. Enjoy and please do share widely!” https://friendsofportswoodrec.uk/article_45/index.php FoPR also have a public meeting at 7.45pm on Wednesday 3 December in the...read more
Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Sunday 23 November 2025
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments “Dear Kins, I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding recent activity in Portswood, Southampton. On 21 November, a protest took place outside the Highfield House Hotel, attended by both protestors and counter-protestors. A police presence remained in place throughout to ensure public safety and uphold lawful protest rights. ...read more
During the past few weeks, HRA Street Reps have hand delivered approximately 4000 copies of the HRA Autumn 2025 Newsletter…..
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments During the past few weeks, HRA Street Reps have hand delivered approximately 4000 copies of the HRA Autumn 2025 Newsletter to the wider Highfield, and to local businesses and organisations in Portswood. A very big ‘Thank you’ to all of our Street Reps; it is a massive undertaking! Our grateful thanks to all the businesses who give HRA members a discount – see front page, and to...read more
