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.
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4th February 2026
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.
‘So many people just willing to embrace it’
There was an amazing buzz in the air on bank holiday Monday (May 26) as the St Denys Carnival took to the streets for the first time in almost 30 years.
St Denys Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, according to its latest Ofsted report.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans have been submitted for a block of more than 80 student flats that could regenerate a “long-derelict” brownfield site on Portswood Road - previously home to the Waggoners Arms and a furnishing business.
The council has announced the controversial bus gate in Portswood is to be “suspended” from Thursday (May 15), due to “unintended effects on surrounding roads”.
Police say they’ve increased patrols in parks and public spaces, including at Riverside Park, as part of measures to prevent incidents including indecent exposure.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The leader of Southampton City Council has announced she will be standing down to focus on seeking to become Labour’s candidate to be the first regional mayor of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Bitterne Park’s local library in Cobbett Road starts a new summer opening schedule on June 3.
New play equipment has been unveiled at Portswood Rec, with the addition of a zipline, new swings, a junior multi-play unit, a tipi spinner, and a ‘Cliff Rider’ – said to be a first for Southampton.
Southampton City Council says it’s still committed to delivering the River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme despite a funding shortfall of over £50m.
Survey work, understood to support long-term improvement plans at Northam Rail Bridge, is set to begin from May 19, bringing five weeks of overnight road disruption.
Photo: Google
Fire crews extinguished a woodland fire at Frog’s Copse on Monday evening (May 5), not far from homes by the local green space.
Photo: supplied
Work by SGN to fix a gas leak on Bitterne Road West at the junction with Bullar Road and Athelstan Road has been completed, with all driving restrictions expected to be lifted on Monday afternoon (May 12), the council says.
Local residents are invited to attend upcoming Police and Community Together (PACT) meetings to discuss neighbourhood issues with police and council representatives.
Years of bumps and puddles may soon come to an end, with potholes set to be repaired on an access road by Riverside Park.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The search is on to find a new operator to run council-owned leisure facilities in Southampton while the authority considers its long-term investment plans.
The council has granted conditional approval to redevelop a site to the rear of Thorold Road with a two-bedroom detached dwelling with parking.
Plans to demolish an existing log cabin and replace it with a residential annexe have been conditionally approved.
Juniper Road. Photo: Google
Bitterne Park Primary says that the aparent closure to the public of the fenced area of Riverside Park behind the school during at least part of the Easter holidays was an ‘oversight’.
With new vegetarian options, Sunday roasts and a summer-ready veranda planned, Riverside Bistro is evolving.
Two-way lights, expected until Friday (May 2), are in place as Southern Water deal with an emergency on Bitterne Road East, between both junctions with Mon Crescent. Plan your journey and allow extra time, is the advice.