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How councillor numbers could be slashed in council merger
Swaythling: ‘Unduly oppressive’ car wash plans dismissed by planning inspector
Church exits Townhill Park Community Centre as council seeks new operator
Labour announce new group leader likely to get top job at council
Reform and Greens pick up seats as Labour lose control of council
New bus services to link Townhill Park and Bitterne with city and hospital
What voters need to know ahead of Southampton City Council elections
May 7 local elections: Meet your 2026 Portswood ward candidates
May 7 local elections: Meet your 2026 Bitterne Park ward candidates
Businesses and residents react to stalled Portswood Shopping Centre redevelopment
‘Upset and outrage’ as Portswood student flats redevelopment stalls
East of city ‘neglected’ in rollout of 20mph speed limits
Attempt to reinstate toy library funding fails
Approval granted to turn Bevois Valley pub into flats
Major council restructure revealed
Campaigners celebrate university’s decision to halt campus flats plan
Missed bin? There’ll be an AI for that
Changes to council tax reduction for city’s poorest households under review
How much will your council tax bill go up by this year
Opposition councillor warns against St Denys station car park sell-off