Our friendly book group meets on the last Thursday of each month (except August and December). We read the same book as each other and then discuss it at the meetings, followed…
TREES
Following the recent fall of a large branch from the Robinia on the top green in Ethelburt Avenue, a survey of the trees has been undertaken. The Robinia is infected with a…
CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL
Kevin White, the City Council’s Historic Environment Team Leader, spoke to the AGM about Conservation Area Appraisal. This will result in a new document “Character Appraisal and Management Plan” to replace the…
SPRING BULBS
If you would like some daffodil or crocus bulbs to plant in the public areas of the estate, please contact your street rep or send an email.
MONKS BROOK GUIDED WALK
There are free guided nature walks on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November with local wildlife photographer Bob Painton. The walks begin at 11.00, start and finish at the Swaythling Railway Station…
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CITY GATEWAY – UPDATE
by Dan Hopgood, 18 Ethelburt Avenue Planning approval was conditionally granted by Southampton City Council (SCC) on 21st June for the student, retail and doctors’ surgery development at Parkville Road. The opposition…
PULL UP A BALSAM
On 18th June, the Friends of Monks Brook had a working party to clear Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera from along the banks of Monks Brook. This prolific annual garden escapee is replacing…
GOVERNMENT LOVES CARS
by Ray George In the adopted City of Southampton Local Plan Review there is a table showing the maximum car parking standards for new developments. This table suggests that in the parts…