With NHS services expected to be busy over the bank holiday weekend, planning ahead and knowing your options can make all the difference ✅ Many pharmacies will remain open over the bank holiday, but please check your local pharmacy opening hours before you go. (1/2)

Blood in your poo? Have pain in your tummy? Knowing the symptoms is important to help spot bowel cancer early. The earlier that it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be. For information on what the symptoms can look like, visit the website: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-...

It’s FA Cup Quarter Final time as Saints take on Arsenal this Saturday night ⚽ If you’re heading to St Marys Stadium for the 8pm kick off, make your matchday a bit smoother with the PR2 matchday Park & Ride 🚌

Please take additional care in Southampton City Centre, there is currently a power cut that is affecting the traffic lights in the area. Approach with caution and allow extra time for your journeys. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

FREE SEND Family Fun Day, 31 March (10 - 2pm) Oasis Mayfield Academy SO19 9NA 👉 Bouncy castles 👉 Face painting 👉 VR headsets, inflatable assault course and laser quest 👉 Quiet places 👉 Wheelchair friendly 👉 Accessible toilets/places for nappy changing for any age soton.cc/SENDLocalOffer

We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy to help people live healthier lives 🥳 Find out more about the strategy by visiting our website: soton.cc/healthandwel...

In last month’s budget, we confirmed a £10m investment in road and pavement repairs over the coming year🛣️ This includes £6.6m of local funding – a £4.4m increase on last year – alongside £3.4m from the Department for Transport📍

Southampton City Council is increasing enforcement action on vehicles that are repeatedly breaking parking rules. A small number of drivers have been ignoring Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and we are committed to tackling the underlying ... (1/2)

Southampton's Community Safety Fund Southampton City Council recently approved a £285.2 million revenue budget, making a firm commitment to invest in communities by improving community safety, supporting young people, enhancing local infrastructure, ... (1/2)

We are delighted to announce that Southampton’s West Primary Care Network (PCN) has signed up to the NHS Smokefree Pledge. (1/2)

Southampton's Community Safety Fund Southampton City Council recently approved a £285.2 million revenue budget, making a firm commitment to invest in communities by improving community safety, supporting young people, enhancing local infrastructure, and protecting ... (1/2)

Today is World Social Work Day! 🎉🎉 This is a chance to thank our social workers and highlight the importance of this profession. 🎉🎉 The theme for this year is: ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’. (1/2)

Get free support to quit smoking this No Smoking Day 🤝 Whether you’re thinking about quitting, supporting someone else, or simply want to learn more, today is the perfect time to start. Phone the Southampton Quitline for free help and advice on 0800 999 1485

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve experienced or witnessed hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly. 📲 Report hate crime by visiting the following sites: www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_... www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-... (1/2)

Leader's Corner: A weekend that celebrates culture in the city Councillor Alex Winning, Leader of Southampton City Council, shares his thoughts on the weekend ahead. soton.cc/Leader

Planned marches in Southampton – Sunday 1 March There are expected to be two marches taking place in Southampton this Sunday and it is important to us that everyone living in or visiting our great city feels safe and respected. Southampton is a welcoming and diverse city, and ... (1/6)

In Leader's Corner this week the Leader shares how we are supporting New Family Social's LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week. 👉 soton.cc/LeadersCorner

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve experienced or witnessed hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly. 📲 Report hate crime by visiting the following sites: www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_... www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-... (1/2)

A by-election took place in the Shirley Ward following the resignation of George Percival. Christopher Michael Shank (commonly known as Chris Shank) representing the Liberal Democrats has been elected with 975 votes Total votes cast: 3,581 The turnout was 35% of the total eligible electorate.

From this Sunday 1 March, parking at The Quays North and South Car Parks will be managed by the operator BH Live, using an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system 📢 Find out more by visiting our website: www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article...

Yesterday, the Council’s budget for 2026/27 was agreed ✅ In this video, Councillor Alex Winning, Leader of the Council, explains what the budget means for our city and how new investment will strengthen local infrastructure and protect frontline services 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=seqi...

🎉 100 tonnes already and we’re only just getting started! Since launching weekly food waste collections, Southampton residents have helped us collect over 100 tonnes of food waste! Honestly? It's mind blowing! 🤯🍎Thanks for feeding the caddy, Southampton 💚♻️ Keep it coming!

Old or broken electricals don’t belong in your household bins. Items like phones, chargers, cables, toys and hairdryers contain valuable materials and should be recycled separately. If it has a plug, battery or cable, recycle it responsibly. Find your nearest drop‑off point: soton.cc/recycleyoure...

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve experienced or witnessed hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly. 📲 Report hate crime by visiting the following sites: www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_... www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-... (1/2)

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve experienced or witnessed hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly. 📲 Report hate crime by visiting the following sites: www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_... www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-... (1/2)

Are you looking after someone who needs additional care and support from you? We want to hear from you! Take part in our 10-minute Carers Engagement Survey, which has been created with Southampton’s carers, and help us to improve and develop local services, so people receive the best ... (1/3)

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve experienced or witnessed hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly. 📲 Report hate crime by visiting the following sites: www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_... www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-... (1/2)

Are you looking after someone who needs additional care and support from you? We want to hear from you! Take part in our 10-minute Carers Engagement Survey, which has been created with Southampton’s carers, and help us to improve and develop local services, so people receive the ... (1/3)

Southampton is a city of destination, so we're delighted to celebrate the interim renewal of our Purple Flag. This is a national accreditation that recognises those cities and towns who help create a vibrant and safe evening and night-time economy.. (1/2)

UPDATE - West Quay Road junction with Southern Road; Following the earlier incident all lanes are now clear. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

West Quay Road junction with Southern Road; Due to an incident, eastbound lanes are currently closed as well as a lane closure on the westbound carriageway. Delays expected, please plan your journey. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

We’re proud to support #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and this year’s theme is all about inclusive, nurturing environments where children and young people can say “This is My Place”. @place2becharity.bsky.social has produced a resource which encourages children to create a personal map ⬇️

UPDATE - Tebourba Way (northbound) just before the junction with Romsey Road; All lanes now clear following the earlier incident. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

Tebourba Way (northbound) just before the junction with Romsey Road; An incident has occurred and a lane restriction is currently in place. Please approach with caution. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

Southampton is a diverse, welcoming city, so let’s tackle hate crime together. If you’ve witnessed or experienced hate crime, you can report it safely and quickly using the Love Don’t Hate app. 📲 Search “Southampton Love Don’t Hate” on the App Store or Google Play. (1/3)

Join Andi Biotic’s mission and help keep antibiotics working 💊 Antimicrobial resistance is making antibiotics less effective as they used to be, which is why it’s important to only take antibiotics when you and your family need them most. How you can help: ⬇️

Operation Predict is a new partnership between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Southampton City Council, and GO! Southampton. The operation brings us together with a shared aim to: 👉 improve safety 👉 reduce crime 👉 strengthen confidence in Southampton City Centre (1/2)

We're cracking down on parking offences in the city and have recently brought one individual to the Magistrates' Court for multiple fraud offences in trying to have parking tickets cancelled ⚖️ Read more about it on our website: www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article...

Southern Water will be carrying out emergency water leak repairs on Burgess Road. There will be a lane closure (eastbound) in place from 8pm this evening (Wednesday 4 February 2026). Please follow diversion routes provided, thank you for your patience.

SGN will be carrying out emergency gas works on Millbrook Road West. Lane 3 inbound will be closed from 9am tomorrow (Wednesday 4 February 2026). Traffic management will be in place from 9am to 4pm each day until the work is complete. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

Are you looking after an adult who needs additional care and support from you? We want to hear from you! Take part in our 10-minute Carers Engagement Survey, which has been created with Southampton’s carers, and help us to improve and develop local services, so people receive the best ... (1/3)

We’re loving the enthusiasm 💚 but if you’ve had your food waste caddy delivered, please don’t put it out just yet! Collections are rolling out in phases: 1️⃣ From 9 Feb 2️⃣ From 9 Mar 3️⃣ From 6 Apr (Flats with communal bins follow later this spring) Check your start date here 👉 soton.cc/foodwaste

University Hospital Southampton remains in a major incident today following a fire in the West Wing of Southampton General Hospital on Sunday morning. When the fire broke out approximately 200 patients were quickly moved to safe areas of the hospital including corridor spaces during ... (1/6)

⚠️A flood warning has been issued for Mansbridge and Woodmill on the River Itchen. There is also a flood alert issued for the Monks Brook area. Please take care when travelling.⚠️ Report flooding online: www.southampton.gov.uk/.../flood...... Check the latest flood warnings: soton.cc/498cb5w

We would like to thank hospital staff and the community for how they have responded to the major incident that was declared earlier today following a fire at Southampton General Hospital. (1/4)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS OF PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING MAJOR INCIDENT A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton after a fire broke out at Southampton General Hospital. (1/3)

MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED FOLLOWING FIRE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton this morning following a fire. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital ... (1/6)

🎖️ Southampton City Council retains Gold ERS accreditation! 🎖️ We’re proud to have once again achieved Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme - reaffirming our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The scheme is managed by the Ministry of Defence. (1/5)

Operation Predict is a new partnership between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Southampton City Council, and GO! Southampton. The operation brings us together with a shared aim to: 👉 improve safety 👉 reduce crime 👉 strengthen confidence in Southampton City Centre (1/2)

‪ Due to heavy rainfall, there is a risk of localised flooding across the city. Our teams will be actively monitoring known flooding hotspots throughout the night to help reduce any potential disruptions. Please drive to the weather conditions. @southamptoncc.bsky.social