Artwork gets underway outside now-empty shopping units at Portswood Shopping Centre, with plans for student flats now stalled and the site reportedly up for sale
A public drop-in event is being promoted to talk about “small improvements” to Portswood.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton residents could wait another two years to recycle yoghurt pots, plastic trays and cartons in their wheelie bins, as the council faces pressure to cut waste incineration costs.
The Spar shop at Bitterne Park Triangle may not still be “there for you” – as the brand’s slogan would have it - beyond November 11 when it closes and transfers to new ownership.
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Update: no flooding is now expected Wednesday but tides are higher than usual.
Higher river levels may lead to flooding on Wednesday, according to an alert for Mansbridge and Riverside Park.
Riverside park at around 12.15pm on October 26
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Businesses have accused council leaders of “stringing us along” after a decision on restoring free parking in Bitterne was delayed again.
A new barber’s and “beauty and aesthetics” salon has opened on the Triangle.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans have been submitted for security fencing and electric gates at the former car showroom on St Denys Road recently used for cruise parking.
Southampton City Council is proposing to grant a 25-year lease for Townhill Park Community Centre to Testlands, the Southampton-based charity that took over running the facility in September.
Southampton City Council is exploring the possibility of turning the "disused" former play area at Woodmill, in Riverside Park, into an enclosed dog exercise and training area.
Bitterne Park households are opening up their homes in October to showcase energy, water and money saving upgrades in action.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A planning agent has slammed Southampton City Council after proposals for a new Bitterne Precinct fish and chip shop were rejected.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Council-owned St Denys Station car park, off Osborne Road South, and a former Bitterne care home, have attracted a “good level of interest” after being put up for sale, but SCC has declined to give more details.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Residents are claiming a small victory after plans for a 24-hour taxi operation at the former Townhill Park driving test centre were scaled back.
Current tree work in Riverside Park is part of “routine maintenance”, it’s understood.
Plans to turn a three-storey house in St Catherine’s Road, Bitterne Park, into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved subject to conditions.
Police officers are appealing for information after a teenager was injured in what they describe as a “fail to stop collision” near Cobden Bridge.
Triangle businesses helped raise £2,354 in aid of charity Maggie’s Southampton during Pink Weekend events.
Highfield Church of England Primary School has been rated "Strong" in all seven areas assessed by Ofsted in September.
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By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Walking in to the walk-in centre before its 2015 closure
Plans to bring more health services back to Bitterne remain alive, more than a decade after its walk-in centre closed.
A new Naomi and Jack’s charity shop has been unveiled in Bitterne Precinct.
The Butcher’s Hook reported on Wednesday (Oct 7) it has been burgled.
A charge is to be introduced for parking in the Bitterne Station car park.
• New parking restrictions proposed near Triangle
The council is proposing to introduce a ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restriction on Manor Farm Road, close to Triangle shops.
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• Charge coming down the line for station parking
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
A high street takeaway restaurant in Portswood wants to sell hot food and drinks until 3am seven days a week.
The new chair of St Denys Area Community Association says the community centre has huge potential - and wants local people to help decide what comes next.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to turn an empty Bitterne Precinct unit into a fish and chip shop have caused a row - despite promises it will create new jobs and increase footfall.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The project to build a six-storey block of 47 flats at the junction of Horseshoe Bridge and Drummond Drive has been approved.
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Plans are being developed for murals involving local artists, schools, young people and community groups on the hoardings of the stalled student development in Portswood.
Portswood Library will be closing for three weeks in November for building improvements and what the council describes as “significant decorative works”.
