Proposals involve Scouts, Southern Water and local business
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Woodmill Activities Centre in Southampton is set to remain open under proposals that will see the site taken on by the city’s district Scouts branch, with the freehold for the Soneham side sold to Southern Water.
Southampton, along with a group of other councils in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has launched a survey on local government reorganisation options (LGR).
Whether you walk at Frog's Copse regularly, or haven’t visited in a while, there’s a glimpse of how Frog's Copse has been looking this week in our digest+ photo gallery [free to view on Substack].
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When the TriFest postbox topper appears at the Triangle, you know it's nearly time for Bitterne Park’s summer festival in the park!
Plans have now been submitted to the city council to demolish the two-storey Portswood Shopping Centre and build accommodation for 519 students across two blocks up to six-storeys.
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A Swaythling councillor has switched party from the ruling Labour group to the Liberal Democrats.
A new operator has been appointed to run many of Southampton’s leisure facilities, including Bitterne Leisure Centre and The Quays.
Here are the latest scheduled roadworks and traffic changes set to take place near our area over the coming days, according to the latest update from Southampton City Council.
The Environment Agency reports that it’s launched a new study to find ways to help endangered salmon complete their migration to the sea from the River Itchen - and to improve the resilience of the river system near Riverside Park.
Plans to reinstate the popular Riverside Park pontoon have been delayed after further repairs were identified when it was removed from the water for restoration.
The city council has moved to reassure residents over the future of Woodmill Activities Centre – described as the "most ecologically valuable site in Southampton” by the Friends of the Itchen Estuary - following concerns it might be sold or leased.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The prospective new leader of Southampton City Council has been revealed.
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Builders have been spotted working inside a beleaguered Bitterne Park convenience shop which has been boarded shut since a suspected ram raid attempt in January 2024.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Health leaders have stressed the importance of trying to move the focus from treatment in hospitals to prevention in the community.
A local school has received the highest possible Ofsted grades in each of five key areas following a recent inspection, including quality of education and leadership.
Photo: Google
Police were called to Riverside Park at around 5.35pm on Tuesday (June 18) following a report of a man seen with what was described as two knives.
Police say they are working to address a “sharp increase” in the illegal use of motorbikes in Riverside Park, as well as a number of recent arson attempts around Marlhill Copse.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The city council has approved not-for-profit Testlands to run St Mary’s Leisure Centre, insisting there is a “high level” of confidence in the new operator of the leisure centre.
Photo: SCC
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Parking permit space restrictions could be introduced in roads including Alma, Avenue, Cedar, Earls, Gordon, Livingstone and Lodge roads, with a consultation currently underway.
A flat was destroyed and three other third floor flats were damaged during a fire above a mosque on Portswood Road, first reported to the fire service at 11.19 am on Sunday morning (June 15).
Photos: L Weedy
Work is due to start on the £36m Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre regeneration next week.
Graphic: SCC
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A Southampton-based community organisation is on course to be the new long-term tenant of a council-owned leisure centre.
Photo: SCC
Of the 30 new native trees planted in Riverside Park by the Friends of Riverside Park (FoRP) volunteers in March, only nine remain.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Disappointment, frustrations, and concerns have been expressed by councillors in Southampton over a lack of debate on major local government reorganisation (LDR) plans.
Photo: LDRS
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Five core missions for Southampton over the next decade have been set out in a “key” city-wide partnership strategy.
Photo: SCC
The week-long Urban Wild festival, which culminated in a major celebration on Southampton Common on Sunday (June 1), set out to connect the city and its people with nature through creativity, collaboration and community spirit.
Haberdashery Darn It and Stitch has closed down after seven years at the Triangle.