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13 August 2025

Labour says donation for MP from convicted criminal returned quickly

A Labour Party spokesperson said: “This donation was made to Southampton Test Labour Party during the general election campaign, but was returned in full very shortly afterwards.”...

Satvir Kaur speaking after being elected MP for Southampton Test in July 2024. Picture: LDRS

7 August 2025

Second councillor in six weeks switches from Labour to Lib Dems

Labour group and council leader Cllr Alex Winning said Cllr McCreanor had “abandoned” the mandate Coxford residents gave Labour when she was elected to serve a three-year term in 2023.

Coxford ward councillor Rebecca McCreanor has joined the Liberal Democrats from Labour. Picture: Southampton Liberal Democrats

2 August 2025

'No leadership' - Bin collection crisis has left residents waiting six weeks

"The Labour council are showing no leadership or accountability.

Recycling that's not been collected for five weeks in Shirley

12 August 2025

Petition launched to freeze council tax for residents in Southampton

"The Labour Government will likely use their forced organisation of local councils to hike council tax up further.

Councillor Alex Winning has said no decisions have yet been made about future council tax levels

29 July 2025

Council rejects plans for pop-up hub with restaurants and bars in Mayflower Park

Cllr Ginnie Lambert, a Labour Bargate ward member, said the 10-year strategy for the park had a lot of “aspirational” proposals for the site.

Cllr Jaden Beaurain, Conservative member for Sholing. Picture: Submit

25 July 2025

MP slams Southern Water over beach closures and pay rise

Labour now say they want to halve spills. Even at face value this is as ambitious as a margin of error in the calculations. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll see that the Labour target is far less ambitious than the Conservative one.

6 August 2025

Southampton Itchen MP joins police on Friday night walkabout

Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, joined officers from Southampton Central police station for a night shift in the city centre last month, observing their work to keep the public safe during one of the busiest times for nightlife.

Darren Paffey joined officers from Southampton Central police station for a night shift in the city centre last month

2 August 2025

Donna Jones selected as Conservative candidate for new Hampshire mayor

Lorna Fielker, former leader of Southampton City Council, has already announced she will stand for the Labour nomination, while former Portsmouth councillor Ben Dowling, New Forest councillor Jack Davies and Winchester council leader Martin Tod are in...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner Donna Jones. Picture: OPCC

3 August 2025

Councillor condemns 'terrifying' anti-immigration hotel protest

The Labour cabinet member said: "People are entitled to be there and feel safe, and a lot feel very unsafe. "It is not right, in my view, for people to go out like this and intimidate and terrify people.

More than a dozen anti-immigration protestors took part for the second demonstrate in a week at the hotel

1 August 2025

Council restructure submissions ‘a bit of a mess’

Cllr Dave Shields, Labour, said the ultimate decision would be made by the government.

Cllr Rob Harwood, Conservative member for Harefield ward. Picture: Submit

19 July 2025

Petition over parking changes 'killing the community spirit'

Opposition groups criticised Labour for “ignoring” facts and the overwhelming objections in a public consultation.

Liberal Democrat group leader Cllr Richard Blackman. Picture: SCC

16 July 2025

Transport boss dropped at city council in cabinet reshuffle

“I remain committed to supporting the Labour administration in making Southampton a better place to live for all.”...

Councillor Eamonn Keogh at the Portswood Bus Gate

30 June 2025

Labour city councillor joins Lib Dems saying 'party not the same as it was'

A councillor in Southampton has defected from Labour to the Liberal Democrats. Swaythling ward member Matthew Bunday said Labour was “not the party I joined years ago”.

Liberal Democrat councillors Thomas Gravatt (left) and Richard Blackman (right) welcome Matthew Bunday to their party after his switch from Labour. Picture: Southampton Liberal Democrats

26 July 2025

School receives recognition for transforming maths education as MP visits

The school's efforts were acknowledged during a visit this week by Southampton Itchen's Labour MP, Darren Paffey.

Darren Paffey, MP for Southampton Itchen, visited Woolston Infant School.

12 August 2025

No plans to sell off allotments in Southampton, senior councillor confirms

While Southampton City Council is in the midst of a wide-ranging asset development and disposal programme (ADDP), which involves selling sites to address the authority’s financial plight, the Labour administration has said allotments have never been under...

General view of the Weston Allotments in Southampton.

11 August 2025

Parents urged to be vigilant of child exploitation this summer

Child exploitation involves using a child for financial gain, sexual gratification, labour, or personal advantage.

Donna Jones launches summer push to fight child exploitation

6 August 2025

Hampshire County Council pays out £12.7m in redundancy payments

The Labour-run city council issued 100 exit payment packages with a total cost of £1.826million last year. In 2023/24, there were 140 packages with an overall expenditure of £4.035million.

Southampton City Council's headquarters at the Civic Centre. Picture: SCC

21 July 2025

Southampton rail passengers face delays after signalling failure

SWR – the first operator brought into public ownership by the Labour Government in May – apologised for the disruption.

21 July 2025

Large chunk of Southampton's bin lorries 'not fit for purpose'

He asked the Labour administration what it was doing to solve the “long overdue issue” relating to vehicles.

Bin and rubbish collection in Southampton

28 July 2025

Council facing 'hardest' year yet after borrowing millions from government

Financial blame game Cllr Baillie said the Labour administration of past years was responsible for causing the council’s financial plight.

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Labour says donation for MP from convicted criminal returned quickly

Second councillor in six weeks switches from Labour to Lib Dems

'No leadership' - Bin collection crisis has left residents waiting six weeks

Petition launched to freeze council tax for residents in Southampton

Council rejects plans for pop-up hub with restaurants and bars in Mayflower Park

MP slams Southern Water over beach closures and pay rise

Southampton Itchen MP joins police on Friday night walkabout

Donna Jones selected as Conservative candidate for new Hampshire mayor

Councillor condemns 'terrifying' anti-immigration hotel protest

Council restructure submissions ‘a bit of a mess’

Petition over parking changes 'killing the community spirit'

Transport boss dropped at city council in cabinet reshuffle

Labour city councillor joins Lib Dems saying 'party not the same as it was'

School receives recognition for transforming maths education as MP visits

No plans to sell off allotments in Southampton, senior councillor confirms

Parents urged to be vigilant of child exploitation this summer

Hampshire County Council pays out £12.7m in redundancy payments

Southampton rail passengers face delays after signalling failure

Large chunk of Southampton's bin lorries 'not fit for purpose'

Council facing 'hardest' year yet after borrowing millions from government