Southampton City Council

23/06/2026

☀️ Due to the forecast high temperatures, Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will close early at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

This temporary change is to help protect the health and wellbeing of staff working in extreme heat.

Please plan your visit accordingly and thank you for your understanding. ♻️💚

23/06/2026

The weather’s hot – but the water’s cold 🌊

If you get into difficulty in the water, float to live.

Heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active. But, if you're not careful, it's a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Conditions can change quickly and if you're not prepared, you can easily get caught out.

Whether you're going to the beach, exploring the coast, or venturing out onto the water, the RNLI have the water safety advice to help you stay safe: https://rnli.org/safety

22/06/2026

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. Today, the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Southampton raised the flag outside the Civic Centre.

22/06/2026

Enjoying the sunshine in our parks? ☀️

A quick reminder to help keep them safe, clean and welcoming for everyone:

🔥 Use BBQs safely and only where permitted – never place them directly on grass and make sure they’re fully extinguished
🗑 Take your rubbish home or use the bins provided – don’t leave it beside full bins. Littering is a crime and can lead to a fine
🚭 Dispose of ci******es carefully to reduce fire risk
🍾 Don’t leave bottles or glass in woodland or open spaces – sunlight shining through glass can start fires. Take them home and recycle them
🐕 Keep dogs under control and always clean up after them
🌳 Help look after our wildlife by avoiding damage to grass, trees and natural habitats

Let’s all do our bit to look after Southampton’s green spaces so everyone can enjoy them!

22/06/2026

The Met office have issued an Amber Extreme Heat weather warning valid from 01.00 on Monday 22 June 2026 until 23:59 on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

A UKHSA Amber Heat-health alert has also been issued. This Alert is in effect from 22 June 2026 at 11.00am to 26 June 2026 at 11.00pm.

Whilst we hope everyone can enjoy the sunshine, we are also advising people to take sensible precautions to keep safe and well. Here are some top tips to keep safe and look after yourself and others in the hot weather:

💧 Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water - did you know you can find your nearest water refill station via the Refill Return app?
👕 Wear appropriate clothing to help you stay cool
☀️ Try to stay out of the sun between 11am-3pm
🧴 Apply sun cream and wear a hat if you go outside
🪟 Stay cool indoors by opening windows when the air feels cooler outside than it is inside
🏠Close blinds and curtains on windows that are exposed to direct sunlight during the day.

Please also consider family, friends or neighbours that might be vulnerable to the effects of hot weather and consider any support they might need to keep cool and well over the coming days.

For further useful information on staying safe in hot weather, including water safety tips, visit: www.southampton.gov.uk/summer-safety/

21/06/2026

🐓 We’ll be with you before the cockerel crows next week!

With temperatures set to soar, we’re starting our collection rounds earlier to help keep crews safe in the heat.

❗ Please have your bins out by 5.30am during this hot weather. Let us do the early shift while you stay in bed!

Thanks in advance for your help, and a big thank you to everyone offering our teams cool drinks while they’re out on their rounds – it really does go a long way. 💧

And before anyone asks… no, this isn’t AI. This feathered friend really did show up on a bin during our rounds – we couldn’t make it up if we tried!

21/06/2026

Swift Awareness Week (SAW) 2026 runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 🐦
These beautiful and charismatic birds have declined across Hampshire and the UK by more than 50% over the past 23 years.

Hampshire Swifts have many ways in which you can help, including building Swift boxes for your gardens and volunteering.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Mpdzn

20/06/2026

20/06/2026

It's a HUGE Summer of Sport and you can catch all the action right here in Southampton. We already know this is the place to be this Summer, but we've got unmissable sporting action this year, from the ICC T20 Women's World Cup to various venues showing the FIFA World Cup matches.

Get inspired and plan your summer at https://orlo.uk/d88o2

19/06/2026

🚦Travel information🚦

Please be advised that there is likely to be some travel disruption tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 20 June) as a result of a planned protest in Southampton. Please plan your journeys accordingly.