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Latest News

  • Nearly 33 months on, pontoon repairs continue. Ready by… errr?
  • ATM removal leaves hole for local cash users
  • Music venue The Joiners safeguarded through community ownership
  • Council defers Portswood student block decision
  • Flood alert in place for Mansbridge and Riverside Park

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Time to elect new police chief

By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

police car rear at night 600pxIt will soon be time to find the next publicly elected official to be the Hampshire and Isle of Wight top police chief.

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Triangle cafe on the market

riverside diner for sale 20 3 24Triangle cafe Riverside Diner has been listed for sale.

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Mousehole Lane: Construction scheduled for pedestrian crossing

mousehole lane notice about crossing 18 12 23 600pxWork is due to start next month on the installation of a new pedestrian crossing on Mousehole Lane, near Glenfield Infant, Beechwood Junior and other schools.

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Metro plans ‘in motion’: Advanced studies underway

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

manchester tram pixabayWork is underway to explore the possibility of a new city metro system, which was one of the recommendations from the Southampton Citizens’ Climate Assembly.

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The extraordinary story of the Clock Tower’s move to the Triangle 90 years ago

By Brian Thornton

Triangle clock full 600It should never have been here at all and was actually supposed to be just a fountain and not a tower, but somehow against all odds the iconic Clock Tower is celebrating its 90th year in Bitterne Park.

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Council set for £85m asset sales; sites remain mystery

By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter

civic centre front spring 2023 600pxThe sale of assets owned by financially stricken Southampton City Council (SCC) is set to move forward – but the sites that could be put on the market remain a mystery to the public.

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Could you help track sewage pongs?

riverside park with sewage works closer shot Jan 24 P1040817A citizen science WhatsApp group of strategically located individuals for reporting on frequent sewage odours around the river is looking for two or more volunteers in Bitterne Park

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Housing waiting list stretches to 11 years as threat of homelessness rises

By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter

Albion Towers by Angela ChickenThere are more than 8,000 applicants for social housing in Southampton but they face waits of up to 11 years and five months for a home.

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Public transport and active travel the way forward — Citizens' Climate Assembly

citizens assembly scc 600An assembly of Southampton citizens, convened to recommend how the council should tackle climate and transport, has said it would like a future where people use public transport and active travel as their main ways to get around.

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Fresh look for Bitterne Park barber's

bitterne park barbers 600px 7 3 24Fresh Fades barber's has now morphed into 'Bitterne Park Barbers' with new signage appearing at the Triangle on Thursday (March 7).

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Request for Portswood Treatment Works’ odour management plan

southern water treatment works signAn information request for the Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works’ odour management plan has been filed.

 

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Splishy-splashiness date confirmed

allaboardtempbanner2024Organisers of ‘All Aboard’, the watery festival that takes place on and around our stretch of the Itchen, have announced the date for the sixth annual shenanigans.

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SO18 Big Local's film celebrates 11-year achievements and legacy

Community project SO18 Big Local, which finishes at the end of March, has released a short film celebrating its achievements and legacy. You can read more about its work and closing celebration in our previous piece, and watch the film on our site, or as large as you like on YouTube.

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Latest News

  • Nearly 33 months on, pontoon repairs continue. Ready by… errr?
  • ATM removal leaves hole for local cash users
  • Music venue The Joiners safeguarded through community ownership
  • Council defers Portswood student block decision
  • Flood alert in place for Mansbridge and Riverside Park

What's On

Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday November 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"The Art House Pop Up Pantry offers pay-as-you-feel groceries including fresh produce...


Free Shop
Swaythling Station, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Southampton SO18 2LB
Saturday November 15, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Free shop every Saturday at Swaythling Station. Avoiding food going to waste. Everyo...


Southampton Repair Cafe - St Denys
St Denys Community Centre, Priory Road, St Denys, Southampton SO17 2JZ
Saturday November 15, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Broken something? See if our volunteer repairers can fix it while you watch and have ...


Southampton Scrapstore Fabric Sale
Unit 15 Belgrave Industrial Estate, Southampton, United Kingdom
Saturday November 15, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
"Come along and get yourself a bargain at the Southampton Scrapstore fabric sale this...


COP Fun! Global day of action
Arundel Gardens, Southampton SO14 2DD
Saturday November 15, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
"Please join us at 1pm at Arundel Gardens (not far from The Bargate) for a drumming w...


Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting
Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue, Townhill Park Southampton SO18 2FH
Tuesday November 18, 7:00 PM -
Regular opportunity for members of the public to meet local police officers and counc...


Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday November 21, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"The Art House Pop Up Pantry offers pay-as-you-feel groceries including fresh produce...


Free Shop
Swaythling Station, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Southampton SO18 2LB
Saturday November 22, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Free shop every Saturday at Swaythling Station. Avoiding food going to waste. Everyo...


Community Pantry and Cafe
Bitterne Station, MacNaghten Road, Southampton SO18 1GG
Friday November 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
"The Art House Pop Up Pantry offers pay-as-you-feel groceries including fresh produce...


Free Shop
Swaythling Station, Wessex Lane, Swaythling, Southampton SO18 2LB
Saturday November 29, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Free shop every Saturday at Swaythling Station. Avoiding food going to waste. Everyo...


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