by Ray George Most residents know that the Article 4 Direction requires planning permission for alterations to the front and side elevations of the house, but does not say anything about the…
Author: The Editor
WINDOW MAINTENANCE
Residents should find the guide published by Historic England “Traditional Windows: their care, repair and upgrading” very helpful. This publication gives guidance on traditional windows, both timber and metal, and is aimed…
U2 BUS
With the closure of Bencraft Court, the U2 bus will continue to run, but will turn right at the end of Lobelia Road into Bassett Green Road, turn right at Stoneham Lane…
AGM
The association’s AGM has been scheduled for Tuesday 10th October at St George’s School. Residents will be sent notices confirming the meeting about two weeks in advance.
ETHELBURT CYCLE GROUP
The next outing of ECG will be on Saturday 29th July. All are welcome to join us. Our rides are between 15 and 20 miles, with a coffee stop. If you are…
THE COMMON USER SURVEY
The Southampton Common Forum is conducting a survey of Southampton residents to collect their views about Southampton Common. They want to know about the improvements which you would like to see made,…
MONKS BROOK WALKS
Bob Painton will be leading nature walks on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August. The walks start at 1100am from Swaythling railway station.
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
At the outset, in 1991 the annual subscription of HCERA was £3 per annum. It has been £4 for a number of years and there is no intention to raise it at…
WOODHILL PROPERTIES LTD
You will be aware from the Spring Newsletter that Woodhill Properties Limited has offered to sell all of its freeholds to the Residents’ Association (failing which, they will sell to a commercial…
WHO DUNNIT?
A granite memorial to Herbert Collins, like the one in front of Market Buildings, has been found in the basement of a house in Portsmouth. Can anyone throw light on this? Was…