A public consultation has opened on the University of Southampton’s proposed Wessex Lane Project, which would see around 1,100 new student bedrooms built.
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26th February 2026
A public consultation has opened on the University of Southampton’s proposed Wessex Lane Project, which would see around 1,100 new student bedrooms built.
Woodmill Outdoor Centre says its future is at risk and has started a crowdfunder after discovering the “catastrophic failure” of its septic tank.
‘Toes in the Water’, a celebration of a “love of blue spaces and how they bring us together”, returns to St Denys Boat Club on Saturday (Feb 28), including art, music – and cake.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Free parking in Bitterne is to be restored, it's been announced.
Landscaping work to update ‘Woodmill Bay’ in Riverside Park has been delayed since its tentative start last September - it’s understood while aspects of the scheme are “redesigned”.
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The University of Southampton is holding a public consultation on Wednesday (Feb 25), on plans to redevelop Connaught Halls of Residence and South Stoneham House, ahead of filing a planning application, according to online posts.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Conservative opposition councillor Jeremy Moulton, has said the proposed sale of the car park by St Denys railway station could negatively impact future public transport ambitions.
• St Denys car park facing sell-off, with fly-tipping, ASB and low use cited
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By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The city council is proposing the closure and disposal of the St Denys car park in Osborne Road South.
• Opposition councillor warns against St Denys station car park sell-off
Bursfest returns to Bursledon Village Hall this month, with more than 22 acts lined up for a full day of live music in aid of charity.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A new skate park for Riverside Park is one of seventeen projects revealed as part of a £1.5million investment in green spaces and community assets across Southampton.
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The former St Denys Road car showroom, currently used by a cruise car parking firm, is listed as for sale with an asking price “in excess of £975,000”.
Volunteers are being invited to take part in a spring clean at Chessel Bay Local Nature Reserve later this month.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Council leaders in Southampton have unveiled a “budget for investment” with more than £150 million of spending planned to include bin lorries, roads, schools and libraries.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed Southampton City Council budget is built on “assumptions that contradict reality”, according to an opposition leader.
Southampton City Council is inviting parents and local communities to have their say on creating a Safer Route to Schools scheme for Bitterne Park Primary School.
A new weekly Parent and Baby/Toddler Hour is set to launch at Cobbett Road Library next month.
Local politicians have shared their views after three Triangle businesses announced plans to close.
Caribbean restaurant and takeaway Soca Shack has announced its “time at Bitterne Park Triangle has come to an end”, making it the third Triangle business to announce closure this year.
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By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton Airport has revealed expansion plans including two new passenger lounges as bosses look to boost traveller numbers to three million a year.
Updated: The Triangle Launderette reports a temporary closure due to its gas dryers requiring repair.
Bitterne Park Stores has announced its Triangle shop will be closing after five years.
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Weekly food waste collections will begin in Southampton from Monday (Feb 9), the council says.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
New measures are being put on the table for resident consultation [open until Feb 22] aimed at tackling rat running in Highfield.
Arts and heritage venue God’s House Tower reopens during February after what’s described as “a month of TLC”, marking the occasional with an opening weekend and new exhibition launch.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The Gregg School is considering relocating its prep school in Portswood to join the main school at Townhill Park House.
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A Bitterne Park church is marking 100 years since its building was consecrated with a week of centenary events from Tuesday, February 3, to Saturday, February 7.
What was the Old Chemist like when it really was a working pharmacy? And how does it feel to return to the same building decades later, now freshly renovated and serving the community in a very different way?
A sixth-form student has started an ePetition calling on the council to hold school catering companies accountable for the quality and cost of meals provided to children and young people.
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Ward councillor Phil Webb has confirmed he’s been re-selected for Labour in the May local elections, in what looks like being a particularly unpredictable contest.