By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Huge plans for a 515-bed student flat development in the heart of Portswood have been recommended for approval at a council planning meeting on November 4 despite widespread opposition.
Picture: Corstorphine & Wright/Fusion Group/Tri7/SCC planning portal
The council has announced that Southampton City Art Gallery is preparing to welcome back visitors following its refurbishment.
Firefighters took part in a plane crash training exercise at Southampton Airport on October 23.
Photo: HIWFRS
Volunteers gathered on Saturday (Oct 25) in Riverside Park to help create habitats for bees, butterflies, moths and other insects, boosting the park’s biodiversity.
A former council library, now managed by a community radio station and run by local volunteers, has reportedly been without heating for what’s thought to be “weeks” - despite being listed as a ‘Warm Welcome Space’.
Bitterne Park’s popular Christmas event is back at the Triangle on December 20, it’s been confirmed, with a much longer running time, a road closure and even a “main stage”.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
More than £100,000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s budget was spent in August to manage protests across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has thanked residents, businesses and visitors of Southampton for “their patience and cooperation” during Sunday’s protests.
Photo: Dan O'Farrell
Police had changed the route for an anti-migrant protest for Sunday (Oct 26), with protesters marching along Thomas Lewis Way rather than through Portswood Broadway – where a counter anti-racism demonstration was being convened.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
The M27 will be closed for eleven days over Christmas to allow for the construction of a new underpass at Junction 10.
The area around Midanbury Lane and Cobbett Road Library in Bitterne Park has achieved a Tree Equity Score of 100, meeting Southampton’s target canopy coverage.
Southampton City Council has reported that two men have been caught on CCTV dumping rubbish at a Riverside Park car park.
As we celebrate bitternepark.info's 20th year, we're pleased to have finally made our first live 'podcast from February 2012 available to listen again (free) after too long. The hour-long live show featured local band The Spiraltones, poet Angela Chicken, and much audience interaction and general malarkey!
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
The priorities for transport investment across Southampton in the coming years have been revealed by council leaders.
A five-hour charity gig featuring ten local artists will take place at the Junction Inn, St Denys, in November, in aid of St Francis Animal Welfare.
Independent special school Yarrow Heights on Cobden Avenue has again been awarded an overall ‘Outstanding’ verdict by Ofsted inspectors.
Plans to install berthing pontoons off Whitworth Crescent have been lodged with the Marine Management Organisation.
The Old Chemist at the Triangle is set to reopen with a free all-day event on Saturday, November 15 following a £180,000 summer-long renovation.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Just shy of £6million in profit was made from car parking charges by Southampton City Council.
Police were called in the early hours of Monday (Oct 13) to reports of a man on the roof of a Mousehole Lane property.
An event to celebrate Portswood Library’s 110th birthday takes place on Saturday, October 25.
Volunteers are invited to help clear debris and support wildlife at Chessel Bay, Southampton’s first Local Nature Reserve, on Saturday, October 25 from 10am to 2pm.
Eight Southampton-area artists who each won funding awards through an experimental bursary scheme are exhibiting new work at God’s House Tower until November 30.
Plans for a new cocktail bar in the former Darn It and Stitch unit on The Triangle have moved a step closer.
Volunteers are invited to help build homes for bees, butterflies and other insects in Riverside Park later this month, as part of a community biodiversity project.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Concerns have been raised over when a riverside path will be delivered as part of a major housing development.
By Jason Lewis, Local Democracy Reporter
Southampton City Council wants to be given the power to fine drivers who park their vehicles on the pavement.
Deaf and hearing-impaired people can now contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for non-emergency issues using a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter following the introduction of a new video service.
By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter
Around 400 e-scooters and electric bikes have been seized by the police in Hampshire over the last year.
bitternepark.info, one of the UK’s longest established ‘hyperlocal’ news sites, celebrated its 20th birthday this September.
