Southampton City Council

31/08/2026

Thanks to the amazing teams behind the Heritage Asset Repair Programme (HARP), six venues for the upcoming Music In The City will have benefited from major works.

With Phase 4 well underway, the team have been working around key dates for Music In The City and Heritage Open Days to keep disruption to a minimum and ensure the events are a success.

Just look at that new paving in the Weigh House 😍

To find out more about HARP, search 'Heritage' on our website.

31/08/2026

Join us in Guildhall Square on Friday 11 September from 10am-3pm to talk all things electric and test drive EVs at our My Electric Journey: Sparking Change event 💡

Got questions about whether switching to electric is right for you? 🙋

Speak with experts about the latest developments in electric vehicles, renewable energy and charging initiatives as well as the government funded Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme which will be bringing over 900 new on-street charging points across Southampton ⚡

Book your free place here: https://orlo.uk/grFqT

30/08/2026

Community Safety Survey 2026

Whether you live, work or just visit Southampton, we’d like to hear your views on a number of community safety topics. Let us know how safe you feel when you’re out and about.

Your anonymous feedback will help our Southampton Community Safety Partnership to improve lives and foster stronger communities by reducing crime, anti-social behaviour, alcohol and drug use.

The closing date for feedback is Sunday 13 September.

How to take part

Online: Visit the Southampton City Council website: soton.cc/CSS2026

Offline: If you don't have access to the internet, please visit any Southampton library and a member of staff will show you how to access the webpage. Just ask for the Community Safety Survey. Find your local library here: southampton.gov.uk/libraries/

Alternatively, you can request a paper copy of the survey to be printed out at our libraries too.

29/08/2026

Building a Brighter Future for St. Mary's

What are your hopes for the St. Mary's area of Southampton?

Find out more by searching for 'Building a Brighter Future' on the Southampton City Council website.

29/08/2026

Heading in to the city later for today's Saints match against Millwall? ⚽

Skip the matchday traffic and take the PR2 Park & Ride from Adanac Park (SO16 0AZ) straight to Kingsway, just a short walk from the stadium 🚏

The service starts three hours before kick-off and runs for up to two hours after the final whistle, making getting to and from the game easy 🚌

🚍 Direct to the stadium area
🅿️ No hunting for parking
💷 Just £3 per car for up to five people
📱 Tickets available on the Bluestar app or on the bus

Make the green choice for matchday and focus on the football ❤️🤍

Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/O3mVA

28/08/2026

❗ Fly-tipping has a cost and it's paid by all of us ❗

You may have seen reports this week that clearing a huge illegal waste site in Oxfordshire will cost taxpayers around £6 million.

While Southampton has not experienced anything on that scale, every fly-tipping incident has an impact on local communities and public funds.

That's why our Environmental Protection team continues to take action against environmental crime across the city.

✅ 106 fly-tipping penalties issued
✅ 90 littering penalties issued
✅ Over 2000 environmental issues tackled since 2021

Every investigation, warning and penalty helps protect our neighbourhoods and sends a clear message that environmental crime will not be tolerated.

Together, we're working towards cleaner, safer streets for everyone. 💚

The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

28/08/2026

TOMORROW 😍

27/08/2026

Planning to enjoy the bank holiday? Make sure you’re prepared! ✅

With services expected to be busy, check your local pharmacy's opening hours ahead of time. Need to know which health service is right for you? Find local support and guidance here: https://soton.cc/nhsservices

Have a safe and lovely bank holiday!

27/08/2026

Have your say on the future of adult social care

The Big Conversation on Care is part of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care and aims to give people across England a direct voice in shaping the future of a proposed National Care Service.

Between now and April 2027, the conversation will gather views from people who use care services, unpaid carers, families, care professionals and members of the public.

These questions include who care services should support, what role families should play, and how care should be funded fairly and sustainably in the future.

We want every voice to be heard, so please visit the website: soton.cc/TheBigConversation

26/08/2026

Council representatives were on the streets of St. Mary's this week to gather feedback from residents and business owners about what it's like to live and work in St. Mary's. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak so openly.

These conversations are a key part of our commitment to the Building a Brighter Future programme. They ensure that residents and business owners’ voices are heard and this important feedback will help shape future actions and investment in the area.

Together, we're building a stronger, safer and more connected St. Mary's.

Find out more about how we are Building a Brighter Future for St. Mary's on our website. Just type 'Building a Brighter Future' into the search engine.