Maintenance expected to take around six months to “enhance the lifespan” of the Itchen Bridge is due to start on August 11.

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

The reason given for the latest delay to a protracted housing estate regeneration project has dumbfounded a senior opposition councillor.

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Southampton City Council’s cabinet has approved the controversial sale of the Woodmill site, which will see Southern Water take over the north side and Southampton City Scouts take on the running of the activities centre.
Previously: Protesters chant against Woodmill sale on Civic steps

Southampton City Council has confirmed Cllr Alex Winning (Lab) as its new leader, with a refreshed cabinet also announced.

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Council leaders have backed a plan allowing Southampton Airport to fell 19 trees in South Stoneham Cemetery.
Previously: Campaigners challenge airport plan to cut cemetery trees
In the news: Dismay after Southampton airport gets permission to cut down cemetery trees - The Guardian

The Triangle’s Riverside Bistro, which opened in March in the former Riverside Diner premises, is now offering evening entertainment ranging from DJs to art sessions - and even a display of classic scooters.

An online petition opposing the removal of trees in South Stoneham Cemetery, prompted by an airport plan to fell 19 and carry out work on ten more, has so far attracted 360 signatures.
Photo: SCC

Listen in as we pay a visit to St Denys Repair Cafe - where the atmosphere is welcoming, the repairs inventive, and the cake selection frankly impressive.  Our 13-minute audio features interviews with volunteer fixers, organisers and visitors,  is now available to digest+ subscribers*, and there's currently a free trial - and complimentary 12-month subscription for existing site supporters...

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, has made the case directly to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for the reopening of an NHS walk-in centre in Bitterne during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Photo: Parliamentlive.tv

Update 21/7/25: Hedgie has taken his last prickly bow and now exited DD stage left...
The once-jolly wooden hedgehog in local greenspace Deepdene is now looking rather the worse for wear, with rot, a large hole, and exposed screws. The council has been informed. Click through for the full photo set on our digest+ channel.

 By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

Carrying out work on 29 trees in a Southampton cemetery could lead to the creation of more than a thousand jobs and provide a £75million annual economic boost to the local area, according to a report supporting the airport’s application.

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.

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.

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]. 

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).

A Swaythling councillor has switched party from the ruling Labour group to the Liberal Democrats.

When the TriFest postbox topper appears at the Triangle, you know it's nearly time for Bitterne Park’s summer festival in the park!

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.