Back to normal for budget, says council chief executive
Cash-strapped Southampton City Council is expected to be “back to normal” for the first time in three years when it comes to its budget proposals
Improvement board is value for money at £100k, says council leader
The cost of a panel providing Southampton's council with external expertise and challenge has been value for money, the authority’s leader has said
Developer's new proposals for former cinema site in housing scheme
Fresh proposals have been tabled to develop a town centre site which includes refurbishing an ex-cinema building that dates back to the 19th century.
CCTV call for taxis because of 'greater risk' in rural areas
Introducing a requirement for taxis licensed in the New Forest to have CCTV will be subject to further consideration in the future.
Petition calls for action on 'parking crisis' putting city at breaking point
A petition has been launched with a “demand” to address a “parking crisis” in Southampton.
Concern as 24-hour adult gaming venue is approved for city centre
A former Royal British Legion support hub in Southampton city centre is set to become a 24-hour gambling venue.
Surge in winter flu cases set to hit city council's finances, leaders warn
A surge in flu cases will limit the savings a council can achieve over the final few months of the financial year, the authority’s deputy leader has warned.
Drivers warned of city 'bus gate' enforcement fines as CCTV cameras set to come in
Motorists who travel in a city centre road which is restricted to buses, taxis and bicycles will face being fined once new enforcement cameras are operational.
Itchen Bridge may not need to be closed for maintenance work
Maintenance of a major city bridge may no longer require weeks of full closures under new plans, council bosses have confirmed.
Council backs priority devolution programme bid
Southampton City Council cabinet has backed applying to be part of the government’s accelerated devolution initiative.
