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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

11.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

☎️ You can also report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Every report helps make our communities safer. Let’s stand together for a safer, kinder city. Together we can build a safer Southampton.

#LoveDontHate #EndHate

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07.03.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“² Report hate crime by visiting the following sites:

www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_...
www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-...

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07.03.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you have any concerns about safety on Sunday, police officers will be highly visible and present in the areas where the marches are taking place, however if it’s urgent call 999.

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28.02.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

... marches are taking place so they can plan their day and will not be inconvenienced. You will be able to find up to date information on the direction that the marches are taking on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

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28.02.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

... report it safely and quickly online or call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Every report helps make our communities safer.

Throughout the day, we will be working closely with the police to ensure that residents and visitors are informed about where the ....

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28.02.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Peaceful protest is an important right we all share and as a Council we fully uphold the right to protest peacefully, respectfully, and legally. We are equally clear that there is no place for hate crime in our city but, if you have experienced hate crime or have seen a hate crime you can ...

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28.02.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

... we are committed to ensuring everyone can go about their daily lives with confidence and without fear.

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28.02.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ...

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28.02.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

... we are committed to ensuring everyone can go about their daily lives with confidence and without fear.

Peaceful protest is an important right we all share and as a Council we fully uphold the right to protest peacefully, respectfully, and legally. We are equally clear that there is ...

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28.02.2026 09:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Leader's Corner this week the Leader shares how we are supporting New Family Social's LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.

πŸ‘‰ soton.cc/LeadersCorner

27.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

☎️ You can also report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Every report helps make our communities safer. Let’s stand together for a safer, kinder city. Together we can build a safer Southampton.

#LoveDontHate #EndHate

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27.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“² Report hate crime by visiting the following sites:

www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_...
www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-...

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27.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The full list of councillors, including names and wards can be found on the Southampton City Council website: www.southampton.gov.uk/council-democracy/councillors/

27.02.2026 00:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

27.02.2026 00:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of leisure centre with 'The Quays' sign on the front of the building.

Image of leisure centre with 'The Quays' sign on the front of the building.

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 πŸ“’

Find out more by visiting our website: www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article...

26.02.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Drone image of Southampton Civic Centre Clock Tower with office buildings and housing in the background. Image taken on a sunny day.

Drone image of Southampton Civic Centre Clock Tower with office buildings and housing in the background. Image taken on a sunny day.

Yesterday, the Council’s budget for 2026/27 was agreed βœ…

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 πŸ‘‡

www.youtube.com/watch?v=seqi...

26.02.2026 08:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ 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 πŸ’šβ™»οΈ Keep it coming!

25.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

24.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

☎️ You can also report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Every report helps make our communities safer. Let’s stand together for a safer, kinder city. Together we can build a safer Southampton.

#LoveDontHate #EndHate

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23.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“² Report hate crime by visiting the following sites:
www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_...
www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-...

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23.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

☎️ You can also report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Every report helps make our communities safer. Let’s stand together for a safer, kinder city. Together we can build a safer Southampton.

#LoveDontHate #EndHate

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21.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“² Report hate crime by visiting the following sites:
www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_...
www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-...

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21.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The survey is open until Monday 23 February 2026.

Visit our website to find out more: soton.cc/CarersSurvey

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20.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

... possible support.

This information will also help us to deliver on our two commitments to carers:

β€’ A Carers Charter, setting out how we will work with and value carers
β€’ A Carers Action Plan, outlining the improvements we will make for carers, and how we will deliver them

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20.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ...

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20.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

☎️ You can also report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Every report helps make our communities safer. Let’s stand together for a safer, kinder city. Together we can build a safer Southampton.

#LoveDontHate #EndHate

(2/2)

18.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“² Report hate crime by visiting the following sites:
www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_...
www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-...

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18.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The survey is open until Monday 23 February 2026.

Visit our website to find out more: soton.cc/CarersSurvey

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17.02.2026 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0