The Southampton Mutual Aid Group is running what it describes as an Urgent Food Drive on Sunday (April 2) to support those in need of food.
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1st April 2023
The Southampton Mutual Aid Group is running what it describes as an Urgent Food Drive on Sunday (April 2) to support those in need of food.
Work on the initial phases of the new ‘Bitterne Triangle Scheme’ (sic) started this morning.
There’s yet more fresh signage on the Triangle, with a large display going up today for ‘Fresh Fades’ barbers.
Bitterne Parkers are being invited to share and swap their spare seeds and plants at the annual exchange taking place in May.
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Updated: The ABP Southampton Marathon returns to the city on Sunday, April 2, 2023, with a full marathon, half marathon, and 10km race – so be prepared for road closures and much cheering and ukulele playing at the Triangle.
Construction for a scheme that aims to improve journey times along the ‘St Denys Transport Corridor’ kicks off from April 3 – and, if you haven’t seen the signs, will see a section of the often clogged up St Denys Road become one-way (westbound) for ten weeks while it’s implemented.
The Southampton Sporterium cycling event takes place on Saturday, April 1.
Photo: Emma Moore Photography
The Department of Culture Media and Sport is to award a grant of £2.23m towards roof repairs at Southampton’s City Art Gallery.
Updated: Political parties have started to reveal their candidates for the city council elections in May, when – unusually – all three council seats for each council ward will be up for grabs. Here’s what we know so far...
Over 1,500 individuals and organisations have submitted their views on the future growth of Southampton in a recent public consultation.
An ‘ungraded’ inspection of Bitterne Park School has concluded there’s no change to its current ‘Good’ ranking – although Ofsted said the result “might not be as high” under a ‘graded’, more detailed inspection, which it says will take place next time.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council will write a letter to the prime minister to request “fair and sustainable funding”.
‘Drawing on the Outside’, which aims to encourage men experiencing isolation to reconnect with their community through creative workshops, continues its nine-month-long initiative with five new dates.
A local independent school is celebrating the positive outcome of its latest Ofsted inspection by offering discounts on academic fees for prospective students. Image: Google
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The St Denys Road corridor is set to undergo upgrades aimed at improving safety, and journey times for all, under new traffic orders currently open for consultation.
Plus more Triangle news
Beauty salon ‘Beauteous’ will be closing its doors on April 1 after five years at the Triangle.
More discarded furniture has been dumped just outside the entrance to “valued habitat site” Marlhill Copse.
The Friends of Cobbett Road Library have said they were “delighted” to see so many people enjoy the World Book Day event held at the library on Saturday (March 4).
Residents have until March 9 to comment on the latest iteration of Sovereign Housing Association’s plans to develop 84 dwellings on the former St Mary’s School sports field. Image: Google
Road closures were put in place on Monday on Hillside Avenue and Cobden Avenue (pictured).
Plans have been submitted to the council by Three UK Ltd to put in telecoms equipment, including a 16-metre high monopole and equipment cabinets, on a grass verge on Mousehole Lane, near High View Way.
by Laura Slominski
Scott Chilton, a 49-year-old police veteran with 31 years of experience, has taken up his position as Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s first ‘home grown’ chief constable, with a “commitment to provide exceptional local policing”.
Police have launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using mobile phones while driving.
Repair work is due to takes place on Portswood Road from Monday morning (Feb 27).
Image: Google
Southampton Area Talking Echo (SATE), a charity that produces a free audio newspaper for visually impaired residents, is seeking three or four volunteers with a few hours to spare to help with administration duties.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
A new home for people with learning difficulties is set to be built in Bitterne Park after Southampton City Council’s granted planning permission.
It's goodbye from Sunday (Feb 19) to First's City Red buses in Southampton, and hello to several new Bluestar bus routes aiming to fill the gaps. Bluestar says many of these are the same as City Red's, but some route numbers will change.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
A homeowner has been granted planning permission for an extension despite fears the house could become an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation). Image: Google