Local government

A decision is expected to be made today

Local government

Neighbours slam plans for four-storey care home as decision looms

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

Cultural attractions

Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after council gives green light

The former hair salon is set to be turned into a community space

The former hair salon is set to be turned into a community space

Local government

1

Former hair salon to be turned into community space in town centre

A photo montage showing the proposed telecoms tower at Newlands Road, Blackfield

A photo montage showing the proposed telecoms tower at Newlands Road, Blackfield

Local government

5

Green light for 80ft telecoms tower opposite sports centre

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

17

Nursery set to permanently close - despite overwhelming opposition

Northfield Road in Ringwood.

Northfield Road in Ringwood.

New Forest District Council

4

Developer launches sixth attempt to replace bungalow with three houses

The Henry Cort Community College

The Henry Cort Community College

1

Public will get their say to decide future of secondary school

Existing Topographical Survey of Ashely Manor Farm. Image: New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd/Hampshire County Council

Existing Topographical Survey of Ashely Manor Farm. Image: New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd/Hampshire County Council

Local government

8

Councillor apologises after giving planning permission to controversial quarry

Stock image of a bus in Southampton City Centre. Picture: LDRS

Stock image of a bus in Southampton City Centre. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

27

Southampton to get more than £4.5m to boost bus services

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Local government

2

Groundbreaking technology 'of the future' could be explored in Romsey

Boomtown Festival

2

Police call for review of Boomtown festival's licence after death of 22-year-old

The meeting took place at Romsey Town Hall

The meeting took place at Romsey Town Hall

Romsey Town Council

'We are losing our traditions': Councillors debate if prayers have place at meetings

Joining forces with hundreds of other organisations

Joining forces with hundreds of other organisations

Fareham and Gosport

1

Fareham Borough Council shines spotlight on fraud

King John's House, Romsey

King John's House, Romsey

Local government

Cabinet to discuss future financial support for tourist attraction

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

16

Plan to turn much-loved pub into nursery sparks more than 200 objections

CGI of what the nursery could look like

CGI of what the nursery could look like

12 Estates programme

3

Decision due over nursery with 200 places offering 20 new jobs

A lorry stuck under Greatbridge Road railway bridge in Romsey on May 2, 2024.

A lorry stuck under Greatbridge Road railway bridge in Romsey on May 2, 2024.

Romsey Town Council

1

Police provide no immediate answers when questioned about bridge-hitting lorries

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Reassurances made about flood defences after Spain flash floods

Exisiting Bonmarché shop front on High Street, Gosport

Exisiting Bonmarché shop front on High Street, Gosport

Local government

Well-known clothing brand to open new store on Hampshire high street

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

Suicide prevention quilt to be displayed in Southampton

The Civic Offices in Southampton

The Civic Offices in Southampton

Southampton City Council

63

Council criticised for £200k job advert while being 'on edge of bankruptcy’

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

Chippie set to become house after being battered by rising costs

A list of Southampton road closures has been published by the city council

A list of Southampton road closures has been published by the city council

Local government

7

Spate of Southampton road closures revealed in latest list of public notices

The view at Weston Shore, as the playground has been removed after being left in disrepair for years.

The view at Weston Shore, as the playground has been removed after being left in disrepair for years.

Local government

80

Playground in 'horrible condition' finally removed

Hampshire County Council are offering voluntary redundancies to all employees, except school staff.

Hampshire County Council are offering voluntary redundancies to all employees, except school staff.

Jobs and careers

25

Concerns over 'fast-track' cuts as council offers resignations to almost all staff

The old Lloyd's Bank in Bitterne, Southampton

The old Lloyd's Bank in Bitterne, Southampton

30

Calls for new banking hub in Southampton after raft of branch closures

Solent Powerchair Football Club. Image: Solent Powerchair Football Club

Solent Powerchair Football Club. Image: Solent Powerchair Football Club

Hampshire County Council

Wheelchair football club receives £15,000 grant to buy specialist equipment

The section of Millbrook Road West where a bus lane is set to be introduced

The section of Millbrook Road West where a bus lane is set to be introduced

134

Bus lane could be added to one of the busiest roads into Southampton city centre

Plans for the proposed housing development in Oaktree Road, Bitterne Park. Picture: SCC planning portal/ Apple Tree Architecture

Plans for the proposed housing development in Oaktree Road, Bitterne Park. Picture: SCC planning portal/ Apple Tree Architecture

Southampton City Council

6

Plans to build family homes approved despite complaints from neighbours

Constituents taking part in the climate Q&A

Constituents taking part in the climate Q&A

3

MP leads climate emergency Q&A in Southampton

The survey's findings will influence the development of a new decade-long city-wide plan

The survey's findings will influence the development of a new decade-long city-wide plan

Southampton City Council

1

New survey aims to capture residents' views on Southampton's future

The River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme may be funded through the government's National Wealth Fund

The River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme may be funded through the government's National Wealth Fund

17

Scheme to stop homes flooding could be backed by new government fund

The striking building could be partially converted

The striking building could be partially converted

Local government

16

Part of striking city centre bar could be turned into flats

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

Plans to turn Gosport Conservative Club into a pub have been submitted by Amber Taverns

4

'Passionate' operator plans to open pub at disused building

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

28

Southampton council responds after another authority threatens to sue

The Henry Cort Community College. Image: Google Maps

The Henry Cort Community College. Image: Google Maps

Hampshire County Council

Plan to move secondary school could be reviewed over community opposition

The figures come as homelessness across England rose 20 per cent during the last parliament.

The figures come as homelessness across England rose 20 per cent during the last parliament.

4

Labour reveals how many homeless families were in Southampton

Satvir Kaur MP visiting the Shirley Delivery Office

Satvir Kaur MP visiting the Shirley Delivery Office

1

MP joins postal worker on delivery round as part of office visit

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Leader of HCC, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council

County council warns new Tory leader about finances

Solent NHS Trust's headquarters was at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

Solent NHS Trust's headquarters was at HighPoint Venue in Bursledon Road, Southampton

14

New NHS trust with more than 13,000 employees yet to find headquarters

Eastleigh Borough Council has been hailed as a “good example” despite having debt 45 times their spending power

Eastleigh Borough Council has been hailed as a “good example” despite having debt 45 times their spending power

Local government

47

Council a ‘good example’ despite having debt 45 times spending power

Townhill Way in West End will partially close for four nights for roadworks

Townhill Way in West End will partially close for four nights for roadworks

Local government

6

Busy road set to shut for four nights – here’s when

Birds-eye map visuals from planning permission submitted by Pennyfarthing Homes.

Birds-eye map visuals from planning permission submitted by Pennyfarthing Homes.

Local government

6

Plans revealed for 67 homes in New Forest

The Plaza, Romsey

The Plaza, Romsey

Planning and development

2

Plans to extend historic theatre approved

The owner of Adult Gift Shop in Shirley, Southampton is seeking to renew the shop's licence

The owner of Adult Gift Shop in Shirley, Southampton is seeking to renew the shop's licence

22

Sex shop owner with 'happy' customers seeks to renew licence

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton Civic Centre, which is the headquarters of the city council. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

2

Afro Caribbean shop secures alcohol licence

New plans to turn a hotel into a house have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority

New plans to turn a hotel into a house have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority

5

New bid to convert hotel into a house after previous plan rejected

Aerial View of Existing Buildings and Development at Brentry

Aerial View of Existing Buildings and Development at Brentry

Planning and development

12

Hilliers submits plans for almost 250 homes and new business centre

The playground has been left abandoned

The playground has been left abandoned

Local government

108

Residents complain about 'neglected' play park and shoreline

The Lymington Shores development comprises almost 170 homes overlooking the Lymington River

The Lymington Shores development comprises almost 170 homes overlooking the Lymington River

7

Housebuilder told to complete luxury housing scheme after £2.5bn merger

The Gosport rum store

The Gosport rum store

Planning and development

3

New development in £22m plans to restore historic listed building

The site in Southampton city centre which was previously home to the Toys R Us store. Picture: LDRS

The site in Southampton city centre which was previously home to the Toys R Us store. Picture: LDRS

Southampton City Council

12

Work on two sites with planning consent yet to start as new homes' supply scrutinised

Children exercising to stay healthy

Children exercising to stay healthy

Children set to benefit from new healthy eating initiative

Plans to convert the Dolphin Hotel into student housing have been given the green light. Image: LDRS

Plans to convert the Dolphin Hotel into student housing have been given the green light. Image: LDRS

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Final nail in the coffin for historic hotel as student homes plans clear last hurdle