Early July 2026: Several reports of use of Council Cleaning Team to clear up prolific littering in Brookvale Road, Abbotts Way, Russell Place and Portswood Broadway
Also a reminder that residents can report abandoned items of ‘street furniture’, large cardboard boxes, crates etc to Community Safety on email: community.safety@southampton.gov.uk This also includes encampments, street drinking and...
read moreMessage to HRA from the SCC Lead Ranger re concerns raised about water quality on The Common (7/7/26)
“Thank you for getting in touch. I wanted to provide an update regarding the concerns raised about water quality. There is likely to be leptospirosis present in the waterways, as is the case with almost every body of water and ditch...
read moreBystander Training – Message from the SCC Community Engagement Officer for Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling Wards
‘Hi all, 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...
read moreAround 4pm, Monday 6 July 2026: someone brazenly helped themselves to old cable from a neighbour’s skip – in their garden
To be aware – man bearded, probably around 50 with hi vis vest and peaked cap.
read moreAround 11.30am, Monday 6 July 2026: Various ASB in Portswood Broadway reports to Community Safety
Encampment / street furniture still in situ outside former Portswood Shopping Centre, in sheltered area owned by former PSC. Large group of street drinkers outside former Cancer Research shop, next to Victory Gospel Church. Street drinkers outside...
read more10.30am, Friday 3 July 2026: Three street drinkers outside former Flagship Coffee area, Portswood Broadway
Reported to Community Safety. Tried to report to Portswood Police Station but closed for 30 minutes.
read more10.30am, Saturday 27 June 2026 – Portswood Broadway; various reports to Community Safety
Reported at around 10.30am on Saturday 27 June in Portswood Broadway: A trolley load of stuff left outside October Books A blue box used as a seat left outside Juice C (near to October Books) A wooden pallet left outside Piri Piri An ever...
read moreDonnington Grove area car break-in and similar offences
Reported to the Police. An impact statement was given. Someone has been arrested. The case will be going to Court.
read moreHouse break-in in Oakmount Triangle, evening of 25 June 2026
Only a few coins were taken. It is thought they were interrupted by the owners who did not see them. Reported to the Police who visited. No CCTV but a number of nearby neighbours have been asked for theirs.
read moreThere is a Portswood Police and Communities Together Meeting (PACT) from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 2 July at Highfield Church Centre, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise
This is what Hampshire and IOW Constabulary say about these PACT Meetings: “The PACT meetings are a cornerstone of our community engagement efforts, held quarterly and hosted by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. These meetings serve as a...
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