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22/10/2026

We need Southampton’s help to recycle right ♻️

We know our recycling options are more limited than we’d like them to be at the moment, and we understand that can be frustrating. The good news is that a new recycling facility is being built in Eastleigh, which will mean we can accept more materials in the future.

Until then, we’re asking everyone to help us get the most from the recycling service we have.

For now, please stick to the SIX:

✅ Paper
✅ Cardboard
✅ Aluminium cans
✅ Food tins
✅ Aerosols
✅ And plastic bottles

Remember, if in doubt, leave it out!

Other items can contaminate the recycling and stop good material from being recycled.

The more of us who get it right, the more we can reduce contamination and help improve Southampton’s recycling rates.

So PLEASE PLEASE keep recycling, stick to the SIX, and help us make Southampton cleaner and greener. 💚♻️💚

Some important improvements are taking place at Southampton’s Cenotaph ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemora...
22/10/2026

Some important improvements are taking place at Southampton’s Cenotaph ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations. 🌹

The Cenotaph in Watts Park has already received a specialist clean, carefully removing dirt and pollution while protecting its historic stonework.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll also be:

🛠️ Refurbishing the gravel around the Cenotaph to create a safe and accessible surface for visitors
🪑 Removing the eight existing benches, which have reached the end of their safe working life
✨ Refurbishing the original stone bench plinths, ready for new metal benches to be installed later in the winter

Remembrance Sunday will go ahead as planned, with temporary seating provided while the new permanent benches are being prepared.

Southampton’s Cenotaph is a very special part of our city’s history. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1920, it was his first permanent war memorial and became the model for the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Thank you for bearing with us while we carry out these important works, helping to preserve the memorial as a fitting place of remembrance for generations to come. ❤️

As the days get shorter and colder, it's important that you take the steps to keep you well as we head towards winter 💙T...
22/10/2026

As the days get shorter and colder, it's important that you take the steps to keep you well as we head towards winter 💙

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu 🤧

If you're eligible, you should be contacted by your GP to arrange your vaccine. However, you can book your appointment online or through a pharmacy ✅

You can also have your COVID-19 vaccine at the same time, making it easier for people to get protected in a single appointment.

Please visit the link in our comments to find out more.

Quitting smoking will improve both your mental and physical health whatever your age, and no matter how long you've smok...
22/10/2026

Quitting smoking will improve both your mental and physical health whatever your age, and no matter how long you've smoked.

You don't have to choose between quitting smoking and feeling good. Call Quitline on 0800 999 1485 📞

Let's quit smoking together 🤝

Find out more about the benefits of quitting smoking here: https://orlo.uk/1H3vv

Have your say on proposed changes to Southampton's School Travel Service 🗣️Parents, carers, young people, schools and co...
22/10/2026

Have your say on proposed changes to Southampton's School Travel Service 🗣️

Parents, carers, young people, schools and colleges are being invited to help shape the future of Southampton's School Travel Service 🚸

Every year we review the service to make sure it stays up to date, sets out the travel support available, and meets current legislation, guidance and ways of working ✅

The consultation is now open and runs until 14 December 2026 and includes a number of in-person and online events for people to attend to hear more and ask questions 📋

Read more and have your say here: https://orlo.uk/CGVV1

Our Housing Asset Management Strategy consultation is currently ongoing and gives you the chance to influence how we wil...
21/10/2026

Our Housing Asset Management Strategy consultation is currently ongoing and gives you the chance to influence how we will provide good, safe homes over the next five years. It will also determine how we look after, improve and invest in our existing council homes.

The strategy has five main priorities:

Providing safe, healthy, good quality and well-maintained homes
Delivering efficient, well-run repair and maintenance services
Delivering intelligent, data-led asset management
Regenerating and developing our homes and estates
Empowering residents to play a key role in decision-making

Visit the link in the comments or scan the QR code to take part.

Plant a tree. Celebrate a life. Leave something beautiful behind. 🌳💚Trees for Life is a special opportunity to plant a t...
21/10/2026

Plant a tree. Celebrate a life. Leave something beautiful behind. 🌳💚

Trees for Life is a special opportunity to plant a tree in celebration of someone who means the world to you.

And as your tree grows, it becomes part of Southampton too, helping to create a greener city and a lasting legacy for generations to come. Participants will also receive a commemorative certificate to remember the occasion.

Registration is free and open now, search 'Trees for Life' on our website. 🌱

20/10/2026

Yes, we’ve finally cut the grass!

The meadow around the Civic Centre has had its annual autumn trim after spending spring and summer doing something much more useful than simply looking neat: providing space for wildflowers, insects and pollinators. 🐝🌼

And before anyone reaches for the comments to let us know we’ve missed a bit... 👀

We know. 😂

Some areas have intentionally been left long over winter to provide habitat and shelter for wildlife. So the mower hasn’t malfunctioned, the team haven’t forgotten and nobody needs to pop back for another go. It’s all part of how the area is managed.

Press play for a before and after, and to find out why a little bit of wild at the Civic Centre is sometimes exactly what we want. 🌱💚

Great news! We now have more boots on the ground to help keep Southampton clean 💚We’re stepping up action against litter...
20/10/2026

Great news! We now have more boots on the ground to help keep Southampton clean 💚

We’re stepping up action against littering, fly-tipping and other environmental offences with a new environmental enforcement contract with WISE.

WISE is a private environmental enforcement company which will be working alongside our existing teams.

You’ll see more people out across Southampton carrying out visible and targeted patrols, speaking to residents and businesses, and taking appropriate enforcement action where offences are identified.

The aim is simple: cleaner streets and action against the minority who spoil our neighbourhoods.

Most people already do the right thing and take pride in Southampton, so thank you. 💚

♻️ Cleaner streets
👀 More visible patrols
🤝 Education and engagement
🚯 Action against environmental offences

Find out more on our website: soton.cc/enforcement

Have you been making use of the new Bluestar 6, 10, 16 or 26 services since they were updated or started at the end of A...
20/10/2026

Have you been making use of the new Bluestar 6, 10, 16 or 26 services since they were updated or started at the end of August? 🚌

We're keen to hear your views on how these services are running since the changes 🗣️

Please visit the link below to complete our survey, which should take about 5 mins, and let us know what you think 💭

The survey will close on 30 November 📅

Take part here: https://orlo.uk/EtE5T 👈

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