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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Crime Prevention – Thefts from vehicles

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 15, 2024 in Crime Prevention Advice, News | 0 comments From Hampshire Alert / Hampshire and IOW Constabulary: 15/12/24   Theft from Vehicles​​​​​​​ The following section contains crime prevention and reduction advice for motorists and car park owners, as well as tactics that will assist police and partners to reduce this type of vehicle crime. Most offences of theft from vehicle are opportunist. If valuable possessions (e.g. handbags, laptops,...
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Car parking tariffs to be increased, including tariffs for parking in Westridge Road Car Park in Portswood. Still time to ‘have your say’!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments The Southampton City Council Statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Consultation went live from Friday 29 November 2024, lasting for 21 days. Still time to have your say! https://www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article/changes-to-district-centre-car-park-tariffs/
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In the ‘QS World University Rankings’, the University of Southampton are in the top 10 universities in the UK for sustainability!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments Info below courtesy of: University of Southampton  We’re very proud to be in the top 10 universities in the UK for sustainability! The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability are published today, and we are 9th in the UK and 23rd in the world. Read more https://brnw.ch/UoS_news_top_10_in_the_uk_for_sustainability QS Top Universities
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The Southampton 36th Toy Appeal

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 14, 2024 in News | 0 comments The SCC Christmas Toy Appeal is to help vulnerable children and young people in care to have a better Christmas. Southampton City Council are collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for ages 0 – 18 years of age, especially for young males aged 12-18.  We understand from Portswood Library that they are desperate for gifts for young people in particular, especially males ages 12-18. If you...
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