Closure of the children’s play area on The Common – it is hoped all work will be completed by 8 August at latest, or hopefully sooner. See information below

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Here is the latest information from SCC, posted on 23/7/26: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/culture-leisure-tourism/parks-open-spaces/find-a-park/by-area/freemantle-shirley/southampton-common/common-play-area-update/ We have received the following additional information from SCAPPS (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society): “What happened is  replacement play equipment is from a...
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Did you know October Books had a Bookclub? The next meetup is this Saturday 25th at 11am and cake is provided – see more below!…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of October Books: “Bring Your Own Book July Edition Join us for our book club on 25th of July, Saturday at 11am!…”  
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Alert – a message from Southern Water re planned work on Bassett Avenue, starting 3 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments ‘”We are carrying out planned work on Bassett Avenue, Southampton, starting 03 August for two weeks. During this time, a diversion will be in place for traffic heading southbound towards Southampton City centre. Please allow additional time for your journey. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. For more information, including a diversion route, please visit”...
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The latest Yellow Door Newsletter

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 23, 2026 in News | 0 comments Click on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/6694240fc8ee/welcome-to-yellow-door-news-16541861?e=f3a05f0019
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HRA@50 Art for Art’s Sake, Avenue St Andrew’s Church Hall – 22/23 August 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments We are pleased to confirm that the Lord Mayor, Councillor Pat Evemy, has accepted the HRA invitation to open the Art Exhibition. She will be accompanied by the Sheriff, Councillor Kat Barbour. Why not save the date? Free entry, art and craft on sale, delicious home-made cake stall. Voluntary Donations for Yellow Door: https://yellowdoor.org.uk/ For more information about the event, please...
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Bystander Training Sessions

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments A message from Malkeat Singh, Community Engagement Officer – Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards, Southampton City Council: “Southampton City Council have arranged Bystander training, this training teaches people how to safely recognise and respond when they witness inappropriate, harmful, or discriminatory behaviour. We want to empower individuals to intervene confidently and...
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Upcoming road works on St Denys Road that may affect those travelling across the Cobden Bridge. “This work will begin week commencing 03/08/26 for 2 weeks approx…”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Information received from Portswood Ward Councillor regarding upcoming road works on St Denys Road that may affect those travelling across the Cobden Bridge. “This work will begin week commencing 03/08/26 for 2 weeks approx…” Details from Aureos working on behalf of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, the company that owns and looks after the local substations,...
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The next litter pick in Portswood Park is booked for this Saturday 25th July at 12.30pm (for about an hour) meeting by the park on Lawn Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2026 in News | 0 comments Please bring gloves and wear sturdy shoes to pick. We will bring pickers, hoops and bags. Please tell your neighbours about this. We can have a chat afterwards and talk about next steps to enhance this area. Further dates will be published shortly once finalised. We hope to see you there! From your Portswood Ward Councillors
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