By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter 
Southampton City Council leaders have proposed a balanced budget without exceptional financial support from government – but residents will face a council tax increase.
A trial restriction on Portswood Road reduced vehicles by 42% and increased cyclist and pedestrian numbers during bus gate hours, council figures show.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A convenience store has been given the green light to stay open and sell alcohol until 1am every night despite opposition from residents.
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Riverside Diner at the Triangle is set to reopen as a “cafe, bistro, wine bar” later in the month.
The government has launched a public consultation on proposals to set up a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Controversial measures to scrap free car parking in suburbs including Bitterne and Portswood will go ahead after council leaders were quizzed over the plans.
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Bitterne Road East will close for seven weeks from February 17 for work between Maybray King Way and Somerset Avenue.
Charlton House School on Midanbury Lane says it’s “delighted” to announce the publication of the independent school’s latest inspection report, which follows a visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate in December.
Tony Bunday, the “first ever” Labour councillor for Bitterne Park in 2022 who was later stripped of his party membership apparently for liking a social media post, says he’s joined the Lib Dems.
An application to confirm change of use of a Glenfield Avenue address into a children’s residential home has met with opposition from some residents.
A tree which fell overnight surprised schoolchildren, dog walkers and cyclists as they had to change their route down the slope and through the crocuses to access Riverside Park on Friday (Feb 7). Read more to see our picture gallery.
A Section 34 dispersal order was ordered on Thursday (Feb 6) for Riverside Park following reports of young people seen with “potential weapons”.
Camera enforcement of the trial bus/taxi/cycle only section on part of Portswood Road is set to start.
Police are appealing for information following a crash involving a van and an e-scooter on Portwood Road on Tuesday (Feb 4).
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A contentious decision to scrap free car parking at 17 sites, including Bitterne and Portswood, will face fresh scrutiny.
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The government included Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in its Devolution Priority Programme, fast-tracking a Strategic Mayoral Authority set for May 2026, according to the city council.
Author Liz Amos was interviewed on Radio 5 Live in the early hours of Wednesday (Feb 5) to discuss a forthcoming fundraising event for Portswood community bookshop October Books.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A convenience store in a residential area of Southampton wants to sell alcohol until 1am.
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Southampton City Council is looking for a charity or community group to lease ‘St Mary’s Community and Leisure Centre’, “at a low cost for a long term”, for an April start.
Southampton Airport’s latest passenger numbers shows the regional hub is continuing to struggle despite the new runway extension, according to a news report.
By Noni Needs, Local Democracy Reporter
A large, popular Winchester festival has survived a crunch review despite a backlash from residents.
Drainage survey work on Northam Bridge will take place from Monday, February 10, lasting for five nights.
The Old Chemist building at the Triangle is set for £180k of improvements, thanks to a government grant.
Following the successful bid by the Friends of Riverside Park (FORP) to the Woodland Trust for a pack of 30 native trees to plant in the park, the group is now on the lookout for volunteers to assist with planting.
Southampton City Council has now approved plans to introduce parking charges at 17 district centre car parks, including Bitterne and Portswood.
Updated: Here are the latest scheduled roadworks and traffic changes set to take place near our area over the coming days, according to the latest updates from Southampton City Council.
The pool at Bitterne Leisure Centre has now reopened after the installation of new boilers.
A sourdough bakery has said it’s ready to open its St Denys doors on Sunday (Feb 2).
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Organisers were pleased with the turnout on Saturday (Jan 25) for a Bitterne Station Community Hub open day.
A UKIP protest in Southampton city centre on Saturday lunchtime (Jan 25), calling for 'mass deportations', was met by an anti-racist counter-protest reportedly twice the size, including several city councillors. "Whose streets?" was the call from counter protesters; "Our streets!" came the chanted response.
