It’s Alcohol Awareness Week, and this years theme is Alcohol and Me Whether it’s sleepless nights, low energy, or increased anxiety, alcohol can affect us in ways we don’t always realise, having a knock on effect on our health and wellbeing, our relationships, our productivity, and those we love.

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)

Anti-social behaviour is any action that causes alarm or distress to others. Here are some examples. Vandalism Graffiti Noise nuisance Harassment Abusive and threatening behaviour Littering Public drunkenness (1/5)

⚽ 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)

It's ASB Awareness Week Anti-social behaviour is any action that causes alarm or distress to others. Here are some examples. Vandalism Graffiti Noise nuisance Harassment Abusive and threatening behaviour Littering Public drunkenness (1/5)

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...

🚦Travel information🚦 Please be advised that there is likely to be some travel disruption tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 20 June) as a result of a planned protest in Southampton. Please plan your journeys accordingly.

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

⚽ 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)

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)

⚽ As the men’s FIFA World Cup kicks off, 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)

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)

Residents from St. Mary’s came together to enjoy a community activity day at St. Mary’s fire station to learn more about the Building a Brighter Future programme and pledge to build a brighter future for St Mary’s. Building a Brighter Future is a partnership initiative aimed ... (1/3)

Many people have type 2 diabetes without realising. This is because they may not always notice any symptoms. The earlier diabetes is diagnosed and treatment started, the better. Early treatment reduces your risk of other health problems. (1/2)

🎉 Free family fun this half-term! Join us at the Building a Brighter Future St. Mary’s Community Activity Day 🏡 📍 St Mary’s Fire Station 📅 Wednesday 27 May ⏰ 11am–3pm (1/2)

🎉 Free family fun this half-term! Join us at the Building a Brighter Future St. Mary’s Community Activity Day 🏡 📍 St Mary’s Fire Station 📅 Wednesday 27 May ⏰ 11am–3pm (1/2)

UKHSA has issued Amber response alert for the period between 2PM on 22/05/2026 until 5PM on 27/05/2026 for South East England. Whilst we hope everyone can enjoy the sunshine, we are also advising people to take sensible precautions to keep safe and well. (1/5)

🎉 Free family fun this half-term! Join us at the Building a Brighter Future St. Mary’s Community Activity Day 🏡 📍 St Mary’s Fire Station 📅 Wednesday 27 May ⏰ 11am–3pm (1/2)

A place to belong - could Shared Lives be right for you? Everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to live and feel part of their community. Shared Lives is a community‑based alternative to traditional care – and it starts with ordinary people opening their homes and hearts to others. (1/5)

A place to belong - could Shared Lives be right for you? Everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to live and feel part of their community. Shared Lives is a community‑based alternative to traditional care – and it starts with ordinary people opening their homes and hearts to others. (1/5)

Building a Brighter Future in St. Mary's 🏠 🏢 🌞 Partners from across Southampton came together at Southampton City College today to launch Building a Brighter Future for St. Mary’s. 🌞🌞 The programme focuses on reducing crime, improving safety and supporting residents to thrive ... (1/4)

UPDATE- Gas leak affecting Dock Gate 4 and 5.   ABP have now opened both Dock Gates, thank you for your patience and cooperation while this issue was being resolved. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

There has been a gas leak affecting Dock Gate 4 and 5. Both gates have been evacuated. An engineer is currently inspecting the leak. There will be no diversion through another gate as the issue is suspected to be sorted as soon as possible. @southamptoncc.bsky.social

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and this week we’re celebrating taking action and caring for our mental health 💙 It may not always feel like it, but little things we do can make a big difference to our mental health ⭐ (1/2)

Following yesterday's election, no political party has a majority of seats on the council. The full make-up of the council is as follows: Labour 24 Reform UK 8 Liberal Democrat 7 Conservative 6 Green 6 The link in the comments below shows the full breakdown of results: soton.cc/mayelectionr...

Southampton City Council local election results May 2026. Local results are in for the following wards: Bargate ward: Luke Reynolds of the Green party was elected receiving 702 votes. This is a Green Party gain from the Labour Party.

A place to belong - could Shared Lives be right for you? Everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to live and feel part of their community. Shared Lives is a community‑based alternative to traditional care – and it starts with ordinary people opening their homes and hearts to others. (1/5)

The Renters' Rights Act Renting is changing. For both landlords and tenants. As a landlord you need to get on top of these important changes. The law has now changed, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies. 🏠🏠 Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do or ... (1/3)

A place to belong - could Shared Lives be right for you? Everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to live and feel part of their community. Shared Lives is a community‑based alternative to traditional care – and it starts with ordinary people opening their homes and hearts to others. (1/5)

Planning to enjoy the bank holiday? Make sure you’re prepared! With services expected to be busy, check your local pharmacy's opening hours ahead of time. Need to know which health service is right for you? Find local support and guidance here: www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/your-services

There is now one week to go until local elections take place across the city on Thursday 7 May. Polls will open from 7am and close at 10pm. 🗳️🗳️🗳️ Remember that you will need to show photo ID in order to vote next Thursday.🆔🆔 (1/2)

A place to belong - could Shared Lives be right for you? Everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to live and feel part of their community. Shared Lives is a community‑based alternative to traditional care – and it starts with ordinary people opening their homes and hearts to others. (1/5)

Good afternoon, Southampton. A reminder that the local elections are taking place across Southampton next week on Thursday 7 May. If you are registered to vote but won't be able to vote in person, you can apply for somebody else to vote on your behalf. This is known as proxy voting. (1/4)