Updated It looks like work to repair the building at Woodmill and fully reopen the road could be completed sooner than the provisional “mid July” date originally mooted, with one.network now listing it reopening by May 17, although Southampton Travel said on Friday lunchtime the situation is "still being assessed".
A grocery and alcohol delivery service known as Gorillas, intending to operate from the old Blockbuster building in Portswood, was granted a licence to sell alcohol on Wednesday (May 12).
Airport Expansion Opposition Southampton (AXO) has joined fifteen other national and community groups in writing to the government calling for all airport expansion in the UK to be put on hold.
Police are warning residents to “be vigilant” following three catalytic converter thefts from vehicles last weekend.
Update: Could reopen sooner than thought
A Nissan Micra car apparently drove into a building wall at Woodmill this afternoon (May 11), causing considerable damage and closing the bridge to traffic at around 1.30pm, leading to traffic chaos around school closing time and into rush hour.
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Multi-million pound plans to transform Southampton are set to be reviewed as the Conservatives take control of the city council.
Southampton is on track as restrictions ease from Monday as part of the third stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, says the city council.
Click 'read more' to listen to interviews with particpants and an organiser of Saturday's Growing Places plant and seed swap event around Bitterne Park, and see more photos
Green initiatives, with a focus on health and wellbeing improvements, can apply for a one-off Green City Community Grant of up to £1500 before May 26.
Today (May 10) marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, a two-week celebration of what the city council describes as “the vital role that foster carers play in helping to change young lives in the city”.
Confirms Bitterne police station to reopen
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Conservative Donna Jones, left, is the newly elected police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Tory hold in Bitterne Park; Labour hold in Portswood
Updated The Labour Party has lost control of Southampton City Council to the Conservatives.
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
The Conservatives have swept back to power in Southampton after nine years as they gained seven seats in the local election.
There’s the opportunity to help identify the priorities for lottery-funded SO18 Big Local as it enters its ninth year – as well as the chance to win one of 10 £20 shopping vouchers.
We’re delighted to be running a new version of bitternepark.info from this week, which offers readers a number of benefits.
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Local elections take place on May 6 with a third of the 48 seats at Southampton City Council up for grabs. I asked party leaders in Southampton about how they would help the city’s economy recover from the pandemic.
Part of Thomas Lewis Way is closing overnight between 8pm and 5am from May 4 for up to six weeks while the footbridge is painted and tree cutting takes place. The bridge will be closed 24/7 over the period.
Updated A "smaller temporary store" is to open at the Cobden Avenue Tesco site while work takes place on the main store, the company has said.
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Cobbett Road looks set to close for “essential openreach works” from Monday, May 10, and work is also expected on Cobden Avenue from May 6 – 10.
The Persian Cultural Centre, in the former H Palace premises at the Triangle, had its application for a premises licence approved on Wednesday.
Police officers carried out a “pre-planned” knife sweep at Woodmill and Riverside Park on Wednesday morning (April 28).
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Local elections take place on May 6 with a third of the 48 seats at Southampton City Council up for grabs. I asked party leaders in Southampton about how they would improve transport and the environment.
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter
Hampshire residents can head to the polls on May 6 to elect a new police and crime commissioner (PCC). Here are the candidates.
A free new counselling service for frontline health and social care workers in Southampton whose mental health and wellbeing have been adversely affected by the pandemic has been launched.
A sunny Sunday morning saw an estimated 30 'stalls' set up around St Denys, and locals out and about browsing items for sale or freebies – and having a good old chat!
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The climbing frame from the Ozier Road/Kingsdown Way play area has now been moved to Frogs Copse while Townhill Green is being constructed, reports community group SO18 Big Local.
A new newsletter celebrating local events, support, community news and more has been published in St Denys.
By Maria Zaccaro, Local Democracy Reporter, & bitternepark.info
The leader of the Liberal Democrats said "it looks like" Eastleigh councillors made the right decision when they approved plans to expand the runway at Southampton Airport.
