Citizen science that has recently discovered E.coli levels 10 times above that considered safe around Cobden Bridge has been covered in national and regional media.
Recreational use of the river near Cobden Bridge at last year's All Aboard festival
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton residents have reported almost 15,000 wheelie bins not being collected in just one month.
Photo: LDRS
Once Bitterne, twice cry
A Bittene Park ward councillor suffered a dog bite requiring hospital attention while out delivering leaflets. In this non-party political piece, councillor Phil Webb, who was elected for the first time last year, mulls the ups and downs of both the role, and local campaigning.
Introducing the genre of photo-poetry, God’s House Tower Stanza Group member and Bitterne Parker Carol Bunday sets the stage for an upcoming exhibition at St Denys Church in April, and shares her journey into this creative fusion.
The grimacingly slow repair work at the St Denys Road bridge, closing one lane, is expected to continue at least into next month, frustrating motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and residents.
Expect craft stalls, food, community groups, a dog show, a craft beer tent and some great local music as community festival TriFest makes a return this summer.
Residents have until April 5 to comment on a planning application for an industrial unit with office space at Centurion Industrial Park, that some fear could affect waterfront access.
Photo: L. Weedy
40% of the Riverside Park line of trees planted to commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee died and have been replaced.
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
It will soon be time to find the next publicly elected official to be the Hampshire and Isle of Wight top police chief.
Triangle cafe Riverside Diner has been listed for sale.
Work 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.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Work is underway to explore the possibility of a new city metro system, which was one of the recommendations from the Southampton Citizens’ Climate Assembly.
By Brian Thornton
It 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.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The 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.
A 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
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
There 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.
An 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.
Fresh Fades barber's has now morphed into 'Bitterne Park Barbers' with new signage appearing at the Triangle on Thursday (March 7).
An information request for the Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works’ odour management plan has been filed.
Organisers 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.
