ALERT: Information received from Southern Water today (30/7/26) regarding planned work on Bassett Avenue starting 3 August for 2 weeks

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 31, 2026 in News | 0 comments “We will be 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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Portswood PACT Meeting 12 August, 6.30 – 8pm at St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 31, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News, Police Liaison Meetings | 0 comments                       “Dear all, You are all invited to Portswood PACT meeting Wednesday 12 August / 6.30 – 8.00pm at St Deny’s Community Centre, Priory Road, St Deny’s SO17 2JZ The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts. These meetings serve as a vital platform for residents and...
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There are lots of events/activities at Portswood Library for children over the summer period! We understand that “Children aged 8 and under should be accompanied at all times.”

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments Info courtesy of SCC ‘Library News and Events’: – Fantastic Football Crafts / Tuesday 4 August / 10.30am to 12noon / Ages 4+ – Aimee Hayward – local author visit / Tuesday 11 August / 11am to 11.30am / Ages 3+ – Picture Book Collage Crafts / Tuesday 18 August / 10.30am to 12noon / Ages 4+ – Fab Friendship Bracelets / Tuesday 25 August / 10.30am to 12noon...
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The Prime Minister’s visit to Southampton Airport / Hampshire: 27/7/26

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 28, 2026 in News | 0 comments   See Daily Echo articles: 27/7/26: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26413879.prime-minister-andy-burnham-lands-southampton-airport/ 27/7/26: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26414025.every-word-andy-burnham-said-first-visit-hampshire/
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SCC Ranger Team are hosting a free Nature Kids activity for accompanied early years children at Portswood Rec: 1 August 2026 10:30 -12:30

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 26, 2026 in News | 0 comments   Friends of Portswood Rec “are excited to be welcoming the Southampton City Council Ranger Team who are hosting a very special FREE Nature Kids activity for accompanied early years children at Portswood Rec this Saturday 1 August 1030 to 1230. This is “a special opportunity to get up close to nature!” Info courtesy of Friends of Portswood Rec.
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Reminder – the next litter pick in Portswood Park is tomorrow, Saturday 25th July at 12.30pm (for about an hour) meeting by the park on Lawn Road!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 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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Portswood Project – Latest Update

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Portswood Project Latest Update https://transport.southampton.gov.uk/portswood The long-running project for Portswood and surrounding area including the Highfield ATZ has reached the next phase. The results from the ATZ Consultation, which ran early in the year, have been analysed. Information is now available on the SCC Website but here are some extracts: “Since the conclusion of the [Bus-gate]...
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Dementia friendly events/activities for week beginning Monday 27 July 2026 for across Southampton, courtesy of Caraway

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 24, 2026 in News | 0 comments Dementia News, Southampton – July 2026 MEMORY CAFÉS   •  WELLBEING ACTIVITIES  •  OTHER CAFÉS Hi All We have two courses starting in September, Living Well with Dementia, for anyone who has recently received a dementia diagnosis and our next Course for those caring with someone living with dementia. More details below. Cafes meeting next week include Sholing & Lordshill, both have Gary...
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