It was revealed that over 17,000 Southampton homes will have negative household budgets as energy costs rise, at a Cost of Living Summit that took place at Solent University on October 14.
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1st April 2023
It was revealed that over 17,000 Southampton homes will have negative household budgets as energy costs rise, at a Cost of Living Summit that took place at Solent University on October 14.
Work is due to start upgrading the junction of Thomas Lewis Way (TLW) and Mayfield Road on November 7 and expected to last six weeks, including three nights of TLW overnight closures. Photo: Google
Residents aim to ‘kick up a stink’ and put sewage on the agenda through an event on Saturday, November 12 in Riverside Park.
Food “so good [our] taste buds will travel to the Caribbean” is coming to the Triangle.
Independent bookshop October Books has launched a community share offer, “enabling people to co-own their bookshop while taking back control of their high street”.
Readers may be interested in a feature – and comments – on the resilience.org website about recent Transition Southampton projects: creating a newspaper in St Denys; ‘Imagine Bitterne Park’ & ‘Growing Places’ in the BP ward; and a gardening project in Northam. Read more >>
It’s time for the Autumnal Tidy-up at Chessel Bay Local Nature Reserve, and volunteers are invited to get involved.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
E-scooters will continue to be a feature on Southampton’s roads for at least another 18 months following an extension by Southampton City Council.
Update 3: Two teenage boys were hospitalised with knife injuries following reports of an assault at Bitterne Park Triangle on Monday (Oct 17). Three other teenagers were arrested.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Cllr Daniel Fitzhenry, who represents Harefield ward, is again leader of the Southampton Conservative group, replacing Cllr Marley Guthrie.
Golden River Chinese takeaway at the Triangle on Manor Farm Road will close its doors for the final time on October 30, it’s been announced. Meanwhile a planning application’s been lodged for the former flower shop premises next door.
Southampton City Council (SCC) reports that the recent introduction of mobile CCTV units at fly-tipping hotspots has resulted in seven pending court cases, with prosecutions being sought for offences including littering and fly tipping.
The pavilion in Riverside Park was named after Doug Perry, who has been an unwavering supporter of the green space for many years, at a short ceremony on Saturday (Oct 1).
Dimond Road, River View Road and Cutbush Lane could be among a raft of city locations selected for the installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to “reduce moving traffic contraventions at specific locations” if a new scheme, currently out for consultation, goes ahead.
Updated: Southampton City Council is offering the opportunity for people to give feedback on its Portswood district centre improvement plans at an event in October, and via an online survey.
Community and voluntary organisations, including youth groups, sports clubs, ‘Friends of’ groups, and Community and Residents Associations can now apply for essential funding to help create “Stronger Communities, and Safer Streets”.
Southampton City Council has revealed plans for the Bedford Place and Carlton Place areas that it says will “will improve the area for everyone and enhance its unique character as a boutique leisure and shopping destination”.
A “key driver” behind possible changes to household waste services is “the need to improve recycling rates in the city, by encouraging residents to minimise the waste they produce and preventing incorrect items being placed in recycling bins,” explains the council, introducing its consultation on waste.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council’s Freedom of Information Request and Environmental Information Request response times have increased by four days from last year (20/21) - but they’re still within the accepted time frame of 20 days.
Updated: Work is expected to begin in North Road, St Denys, on Monday (Sept 26) for around six days involving a road closure, to "install a permanent modal filter and buildouts".
Bitterne Park Stores is set to reopen on Tuesday (Sept 13) following its summer refit, and features include a cheese counter, an extended refilling station - and even tables for a cheeky outside drink! There also appear to be other comings and goings at the Triangle...
Southampton City Council is encouraging residents to complete a survey to inform its recently announced scrutiny inquiry, on “protecting, preserving and promoting the River Itchen”.
Updated: People have until September 11 30 to comment on Southampton Airport’s draft five-year Noise Action Plan.
The traffic signals at Woodmill bridge are to remain active until 8.30pm on weekdays until further notice due to the impact of the works at St Denys Road and Thomas Lewis Way.
Solent Mind is offering free digital device support workshops at their subsidiary Mayfield Nursuries, including help with smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Updated: A seating area on the roof of the old Triangle toilets, which currently looks like a health and safety nightmare, could be completed by next spring.
Southampton City Council (SCC) is inviting the public to “work with the council to reimagine Bitterne District Centre”.
Updated: The ‘terms of reference’ for a scrutiny inquiry focusing on “protecting, preserving and promoting the River Itchen in Southampton” will be presented for agreement to a city council committee on Thursday (Sept 8).
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council is asking residents to share how safe they feel in the city.
We like to mark the website's birthday when we think of it, and even its age when we're feeling confident maths-wise, so we're pleased to bring you the news that bitternepark.info is celebrating its 17th birthday this September.