The power of PACT Have you heard about the Police and Communities Together (PACT) meetings? They give residents the chance to talk in person to local police officers and representatives from our Stronger Communities Team. (1/2)

Residents had a great time today at Play Day, which was held at Hoglands Park. The sun was out, so it was a fun way to kick off the summer holidays. 🌞 Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.

Big festival news, Re-Sound! The Brook in Portswood, Southampton, is teaming up with the Society of St. James and SoCo Music Project to bring you the first-ever Re-Sound Festival! They're taking over this iconic venue for a massive festival-style day packed with incredible live ... (1/4)

Safer school journeys are coming to Foundry Lane! 🚸 From 23 July, we'll be starting work on a range of improvements around Foundry Lane Primary School to help make the school run safer, easier and more enjoyable for children and families 👪 (1/5)

One week until Play Day! On Friday 24 July, Hoglands Park will welcome you to the summer Play Day, hosted by the Junior Neighbourhood Wardens. It runs from 11am - 3pm and will feature a range of fun FREE activities for all ages! Celebrate the school holidays with a great day out for everyone.

Could you make a difference if you witnessed harmful behaviour? Southampton City Council is offering free Bystander Training to help residents and professionals recognise inappropriate, harmful or discriminatory behaviour, .... (1/2)

In Southampton there are over 40,000 people who are at high risk due to the amount of alcohol they consume each week. We recognise the impact that alcohol can have on an individual and the impact that it can have physically, mentally and emotionally on individuals and on others. (1/2)

While ASB Awareness Week comes to a close, we are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour 365 days of the year. If you are a council tenant or leaseholder contact your Housing Office or use the online reporting form on our website. soton.cc/ContactYourHousingOffice (1/4)

⚽ As the men’s FIFA World Cup continues, many people will be coming together to enjoy the excitement of the tournament. But for some this period can bring increased fear and risk at home. Reports of domestic abuse increase during major tournaments. (1/3)

The World Cup is a time to support teams and enjoy football from around the world ⚽ During matches, there are more adverts, offers and in-play betting making it easier to place a quick bet. This means you spend more money than you expected. (1/2)

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) remains in a critical incident today. Our hospitals are currently full. We are caring for a significant number of patients who became unwell during the recent hot weather. We are continuing to see very high demand in our Emergency Department (1/3)

A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE Thanks to the tremendous hard work of our teams, and many partners who are providing support, we were able to stand down from Major Incident earlier today. (1/3)

A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH CENTRAL AMBULANCE SERVICE During the heatwave there are significantly longer waits for ambulances. Please only call us back on 999 if the patient's condition changes, or you no longer need an ambulance. (1/2)

Enjoy the summer evenings, but please be sensible. 💧💧💧 Stay hydrated 🍺🍺❓ Drink alcohol sensibly 🍺🚫🏊 Larger and lakes do not mix 🧑‍🍳🚫🚒 Only use BBQs where there’s no risk of fire spreading 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋 Look after your mates (1/2)

Please help South Central Ambulance Service manage the increased demand during the heatwave. 💠Keep 999 for serious and life-threatening issues 💠Use 111.nhs.uk for health advice and alternative services (1/2)

South Central Ambulance Service is very busy. Enjoy your weekend but take care in the heat and stay safe in the water. 💠https://rnli.org/safety 💠https://www.nhs.uk/.../heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

⚠️ MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED ⚠️ Pressure on 999 services has continued to increase with the heatwave. Tonight, South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) have escalated their critical incident to a major incident. Find out more www.scas.nhs.uk/major-incide... (1/2)

⚽ As the men’s FIFA World Cup continues, many people will be coming together to enjoy the excitement of the tournament. But for some this period can bring increased fear and risk at home. Reports of domestic abuse increase during major tournaments. (1/3)

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. 📷 = RNLI

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 ... (1/5)

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has put plans in place ahead of protests in Southampton today (Saturday 20 June) to help minimise any disruption to the local community. Find out more by visiting: www.facebook.com/SouthamptonP...

Leader's Corner: Clean Air Day Councillor Sarah Bogle, Leader of Southampton City Council, shares her thoughts on Clean Air Day. soton.cc/LC

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival that highlights the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is ‘Courage’ and is a call to come together and show the courage to welcome others, stand by what ... (1/3)

🚣‍♂️ Riverside Park’s pontoon is back! Freshly refurbished and returned to the water, it’s once again available for short-stay mooring for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards along the River Itchen. Quick stops only – no overnight mooring. New safety gate in place, with signage coming soon. See you there!💦

Learning Disability Week takes place from 15 - 21 June 2026 with the aim of celebrating the achievements of people with a learning disability and raising awareness of the barriers they face. This year’s theme: “Do you see me?”, is a powerful reminder to ensure people with a learning ... (1/5)

Shared Lives Week, which starts on Monday, is a national campaign celebrating the difference Shared Lives carers make every day. The theme for this year is: “Shout about Shared Lives – care worth talking about”. Shared Lives carers support adults with disabilities by welcoming them ... (1/6)

Carers Week at Southampton City Council Thank you to everyone who was able to join us today at our two Carers Week events. It was great to meet you! The theme for this year's Carers Week is “Building Carer Friendly Communities". This focuses on creating communities, ... (1/4)

Carers Week 2026 NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hosting three online drop-in events for carers to come together, talk and connect in a safe and supportive space. Tuesday 9 June - 1pm Thursday 11 June - 9.30am Friday 12 June - 11.30am (1/2)

It’s Carers Week 2026! Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, to highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. (1/5)

It’s Volunteers’ Week 🤩 This is a UK celebration of the amazing contributions that volunteers make across our communities and to thank them for all they do 😊 (1/2)