Bus gate suspended

portswood bus gate section sign 600px 20250131 1502200The council has announced the controversial bus gate in Portswood is to be “suspended” from Thursday (May 15), due to “unintended effects on surrounding roads”.

Zippy new play kit for Portswood Rec

portswood rec with new kit 600px wide 20250512 120751New play equipment has been unveiled at Portswood Rec, with the addition of a zipline, new swings, a junior multi-play unit, a tipi spinner, and a ‘Cliff Rider’ – said to be a first for Southampton.

Temporary lights on Bitterne Road East

roadworks sign PixabayTwo-way lights, expected until Friday (May 2), are in place as Southern Water deal with an emergency on Bitterne Road East, between both junctions with Mon Crescent. Plan your journey and allow extra time, is the advice.