By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
E-scooters could become a staple feature on the roads of Southampton as a temporary order allowing riders to use cycle lanes is set to be made permanent.
Friday’s (Aug 26) new energy price cap announcement by Ofgem risks causing “extreme hardship for thousands of older people who only have the basic state pension as their source of income”, says a Southampton Charity.
An outline planning application to build up to 47 flats in a six-storey building by Horseshoe Bridge has been submitted to the council.
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Community charity Southampton Scrapstore, which reclaims reusable waste items to make available to members for art, craft, play and learning, is on the lookout for additional storage space.
Work is expected to start on August 21 for around 15 weeks on “improving access for pedestrians and cyclists at the junction of Thomas Lewis Way and St Denys Road” that will require “lane restrictions and some overnight closures”.
Police have launched a witness appeal following an assault on a 17-year-old boy on Tuesday evening (August 16) in Riverside Park.
Southampton Itchen Labour Party has selected the current deputy leader of the council and Bitterne Park resident Cllr Darren Paffey to fight for the seat currently held by Royston Smith at the next general election.
Southampton City Council and partners have launched a campaign to encourage young people to take care of their sexual health and drug or alcohol use this summer.
Work's set to start from August 15 for around five weeks on the ‘Wessex Lane Scheme’ - a “major project” that aims to “improve road safety and enhance links for people walking and cycling” in this area of Swaythling.
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Updated: Residents with a disability or special needs will soon have the use of what's thought will be the only wheelchair accessible allotments in the city – and volunteers are being invited to help complete the work in St Denys at a community action day.
The plan to extend the runway at Southampton Airport now has the green light as the attempt to appeal the latest judgement has reportedly been refused.
With no end in sight to the cost of living crisis, a summit, bringing together public and voluntary sector organisations, residents, faith groups and advice providers, will discuss practical ways to support people who are most in need.
Riverside Park has again been nominated in the Fields in Trust’s search to find the UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 – and public voting is still open for a little while longer.
The council is proposing to introduce “Mandatory With-Flow Cycle Lanes” on Cobden Bridge in place of the existing advisory cycle lanes.
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The new Ceylon Junction restaurant opened on Friday (July 29) on Cobden Avenue, promising “Good food and Great vibes”.
Updated: A small sinkhole appeared on the recently resurfaced Hillside Avenue at the Bond Road end on Friday afternoon (July 29).
The steep section of Copsewood Road which links with Castle Road is set for closure during August for resurfacing work.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council voted in a temporary bus fare offer during the first full council meeting of the municipal year on July 20, in time for the school holidays.
Plans are being proposed to make changes to the “informal car park” by the river at Woodmill.
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Southampton City Council will be reopening St Mary’s Leisure Centre from Tuesday (Aug 2), it has announced.
Ascension church in Bitterne Park is encouraging people to come along to free community running activities that “promote good mental health and wellbeing by running together”.
The Flower Boutique premises at the Triangle are to let, according to window signage.
An updated Southampton Sustainability Directory is being launched at The Big Green Event at the Guildhall on Saturday (July 30), aiming to help inform choices about where we spend our money, how we get around and how we work.
It was another successful TriFest on Saturday, as locals relaxed on a rather parched Riverside Park and enjoyed music, stalls, games, a dog show and much more! Read more to see our photo gallery.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Bitterne Park’s first Labour councillor, Tony Bunday, who was elected in May, used his maiden speech at Wednesday’s (July 20) first full council meeting of the municipal year to highlight the city’s need for speed limit reductions.
Bitterne Park secondary School transformed its school field to host its outdoor music festival ‘The Big Picnic’ on Tuesday (July 19) as a reward for students’ hard work over the year.
Residents braved the heat on Monday evening (July 18) to gather on the steps of Cobbett Road Library and show their frustration that it’s still shut.
Portswood speciality beer shop Bitter Virtue is closing at the end of August after 25 years.
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The ‘Gorillas site’ – previously Blockbuster – in Portswood appears to be available to let following the recent departure of the on-demand grocery delivery company.
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“Footway improvement works” are set to begin on St Denys Road near Dundee Road on Monday (July 25).
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