By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Updated Car parks and office buildings could be sold off as Southampton City Council, along with many councils in England of different stripes, attempts to stave off insolvency.
A new legal clinic in Southampton that provides free – or pro-bono – advice for residents has been opened by the solicitor general.
A Southampton charity that promotes free, accessible play experiences for children often in deprived local areas has been forced to close shortly after celebrating its 50th birthday.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Airport bosses have been told by the city council they can’t butcher 25 trees by cutting off the tops and reducing their height, although the meeting heard the secretary of state could intervene under the Civil Aviation Act. Fourteen other trees will be cut for safety reasons.
The Conservative Party candidate for the Southampton Itchen constituency, which includes Bitterne Park, has been revealed.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on the M27 that caused the closure of a section of motorway.
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“We have shown the power of putting money into the hands of local people,” said the chair of SO18 Big Local, at a celebration of its resident-led achievements, as the community organisation winds down after 11 years.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is consulting on whether to relocate its helipad and other facilities to a site on the southern edge of Southampton Airport.
A planning application to demolish light industrial units and an office, and to build six three-bed semis on a Macnaghten Road site has been submitted to the council.
A former Portswood ward councillor will stand for Labour in Bitterne Park at this year’s local elections.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision on Woodmill Lane early on Friday morning (Feb 9) that resulted in serious injuries.
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Plans have been lodged to build three three-bedroom terraced houses in Oaktree Road.
A man has been cautioned after allegedly shining a laser at a police helicopter from a Portswood property, according to a Telegraph report.
“An extraordinary gig” at St Denys Church centre proved “operating outside the Music Biz can result in some special moments and incredible music”, according to a review of Saturday’s (Feb 10) The Jesus Bolt performance.
Work to recover from subsidence on St Denys Road, which resulted in a long-standing lane closure on the westbound approach to Thomas Lewis Way just as previous major roadworks were finishing, could last until the end of March.
Councillor Lorna Fielker (Lab), leader of Southampton City Council, has responded to recent disruptions in waste collection services, acknowledging inconvenience faced by some residents.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Spiralling costs mean the multi-million-pound plans for Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre are being revised, with Covid and Brexit blamed.
Young people will take the lead in fundraising for No Limits, showcasing their skills and giving something back to the charity that helped them at a craft event at Westquay in Southampton on Tuesday (Feb 13).
Still closed following an attempted ram raid in early January, Jupider store on St Catherine’s Road has had new protective boarding installed – which has been graffitied within just two days.
The leader of Southampton City Council has put out a call for more volunteers to help run the newly reopened Cobbett Road library in Bitterne Park.
A recent ePetition implores the council to metamorphose the dormant Toys R Us site into an exhilarating theme park, featuring rollercoasters, a monorail, axe throwing, and comedy shows headlined by the likes of John Cleese and Jimmy Carr.
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n the national news was Chessel Bay on Thursday (Feb 1), with The Mirror serving up a report on the devastating damage caused by nurdles – plastic pellets that enter waterways.
Library services returned to Bitterne Park for the first time since 2021 at the Cobbett Road branch on Wednesday (Jan 31). It's operated by community radio station Awaaz FM, with library facilities largely run by volunteers. The library itself is now open on Wednesday afternoons for a pilot period during February. More here.
By Jamie Shapiro, Local Democracy Reporter
A petition calling for the Bargate lions to be painted black has finished with just four signatures.
Appeals to the government's planning inspectorate by a car sales company which wanted to continue trading from Itchen Business Park in St Denys have been refused.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
The Townhill Park regeneration scheme could still be finished despite developers pulling out.
The council's decision to go ahead with revised plans for a small section of Portswood Road on a trial basis has been 'called in' for further scrutiny.
Southampton's Itchen Bridge faces around eight weeks of closure to motor vehicles for essential maintenance this summer.
If you're a home worker who sometimes needs to get out of the home office space, flexible new hot desks and a meeting area are now available to rent close to the city centre.
