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2 July 2025

Work begins today reinstate 30mph roads in Shirley

elections in May 2024.

A 20mph sign in Hill Lane, Shirley

1 July 2025

New speed bumps set for busy road due to flooding problem

The initial speed limit change was controversial as it was announced by Labour council leader Lorna Fielker just ahead of local elections last year.

Hill Lane in Southampton

27 June 2025

Council says speed changes in Shirley a result of ‘engagement with local people’

It comes after speed restrictions were implemented on the roads in 2022, before outgoing leader of the council, Lorna Fielker, announced plans to U-turn on the decision prior to the local elections in May 2024.

A 20mph sign in Hill Lane, Shirley

14 July 2025

Swimming club stages gala for local schoolchildren

A swimming club hosted a gala for local schools for "the first time in years". Romsey & Totton Swimming Club invited local schools to Totton Leisure Centre on July 1.

The gala was made possible as a result of kind sponsorship by The Rotary in Romsey and contributions to core costs by Freedom Leisure and LAB Swim

30 June 2025

Popular local radio station to make comeback

A popular radio station is making a comeback. Max FM is making a return, marking 30 years since its original launch. The station, which initially broadcasted in Southampton on July 4, 1995, will be revived online by its original presenters.

Max FM returns online, reviving its 1995 Southampton roots

10 July 2025

Family crafts 30 teddy bears for local primary school

A family has created 30 handmade teddy bears from old school uniforms. The Coopers, from West End, Southampton, crafted the bears as a gift for Saint James Church of England Primary School. The initiative, which began in May, 2023, saw Mr and...

Handmade bears gifted to Saint James Primary after decade-long connection

9 July 2025

Hampshire Cricket to open doors to local business at networking event

HAMPSHIRE Cricket is inviting local businesses to Utilita Bowl for an informal networking event during a fixture later this month.

A general view of Utilita Bowl, at Hampshire County Cricket Club

1 May 2025

Why no elections for city on May 1

While thousands of people across the country will cast their vote in local elections this week, residents in Southampton will be sitting this one out.

The Southampton City Council local election count at the Guildhall on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3. Picture; LDRS

24 June 2025

Actress launches screen acting studio to support local talent

A new studio for aspiring screen actors has opened in Southampton. VRASP Studio, set up by "acclaimed actress, writer, and television presenter" Verona Rose, aims to "train, empower, and spotlight" Hampshire’s future acting talent. It will...

New Southampton studio opens to nurture local screen acting talent

6 June 2025

Council’s delay in reverting 20mph zones to 30mph branded ‘cynical’ by opposition

Prior to the local elections in May 2024, leader of Southampton City Council, Lorna Fielker, announced plans to bump parts of Hill Lane, Paynes Road, Romsey Road and Shirley Road to their original 30mph speed limit, from the 20mph zones they’d been converted...

20mph sign on Hill Lane, Shirley

11 January 2025

Hampshire councillor launches petition to protect May elections

A Hampshire councillor has launched a petition against the postponement of May's local elections.

Councillor Sally Yalden

30 June 2025

Residents urged to have their say on plans to 'reshape' local government

Residents are being urged to have their say on plans that could reshape local government across the region.

Jill Cleary calls for unity to preserve New Forest’s unique identity

9 February 2025

Devolution: what happens now?

For Devolution Priority Programme areas, regions have to submit their proposals by September 2025, with mayoral elections in 2026 and shadow unitary elections in 2027.

Councillor Phil Jordan, Leader of the Isle of Wight Council

18 February 2025

Tory leader at odds with Kemi Badenoch over elections being scrapped

Kemi Badenoch has launched a formal bid to keep local elections scheduled for this May, as her shadow business secretary warned cancelling them was “entirely wrong”.

Kemi Badenoch

10 January 2025

County council votes on devolution with local elections possibly postponed

It was also revealed during the meeting that the council's push to be fast-tracked through the programme might see the postponement of May's local elections by 12 months.

The Council Chamber at The Castle, Winchester

24 January 2025

Petition against delaying Hampshire elections gathers 750 signatures in eight days

"This is not a strong argument from one of the incumbent county councillors who are requesting to delay the elections."...

Cllr Sally Yalden has thanked those who have shown their support

13 March 2025

Hampshire police boss becomes first to announce mayoral bid

Under this programme a strategic authority will be created and elections for a mayor will take place in May 2026.

Donna Jones, Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner

5 February 2025

Elections postponed as Hampshire set for Solent mayor

Upcoming county council elections have been postponed as a result.

Elections postponed as Hampshire set for Solent mayor

9 January 2025

New Forest residents oppose 'forced marriage with Southampton'

New Forest District Councillor David Harrison said he thought delaying the local elections was undemocratic and that New Forest residents don’t want to be lumped in with Southampton.

Cllr David Harrison

19 June 2025

Business Voice: Meet the local firm leading the UK’s rooftop revolution

Rooftop solar is central to Clean Power 2030 (CP2030) and the delivery of local, low-cost decarbonisation. Reducing energy spend is the most efficient way to ease the burden on the National Grid.

Chief Home Services Officer at Utilita Energy, George Walters
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