The Herbert Collins Estates Residents Association Newsletters

While most planning applications for single storey extensions to houses within the Conservation Area have been approved with conditions, a recent application for a two storey extension was refused. The Planning Committee…

Walking round the estate I was struck by how bare some of the hedges are. Shouldn’t they have a thick covering of green leaves? After all, isn’t privet an evergreen? Well not…

The next repair session will be for the Lower Road Group on St George’s Day, Saturday 23rd April. All are welcome to help and new volunteers should contact John Dixon by ringing…

Swaythling Lawn Tennis Club will be holding a Beetle Drive and American Supper on Saturday, 26th February at Chilworth Village Hall (next to the Clump Inn) starting at 7.30pm. This fundraising event…

Our streets are much cleaner since dog owners have been obliged to remove their pet’s mess and failure to do so can mean an on-the-spot fine of £50. But there are still…

At our AGM, I remarked that it would be desirable to have someone from the Residents’ Association on the Co-ordinating group for the North Neighbourhoods Partnership. I rashly allowed myself to be…

Soon Spring will be here. Already the buds of the daffodils are showing above ground. So that we can all enjoy this wonderful display, parents are asked to make sure their children…

Your Committee is already planning the Summer Party. If you have any ideas for the party or have suggestions for other social events, then get in touch with your street rep or…

Although the Southampton Federation of Residents’ Associations has not had any public meeting recently, we are assured that it is alive and well with a membership of 41 residents’ associations. The committee…