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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 22h

Works to the athletics facilities at the Outdoor Sports Centre have begun 🏃‍♀️

The new facilities will feature a club room, registration and scoring room, a new grandstand with storage facilities, and more. These works are due to be complete in spring 2026 ✅

Find out more: bit.ly/oscathletics

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1d

4/4. If you're a council tenant, you can also contact your local housing office: soton.cc/HousingOffice

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1d

3/4. If you have been affected by hate crime, please reach out for support.

You can report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Find out more here: soton.cc/ReportHateCrime

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1d

2/4. ... hate incident or hate crime. Any hate incident which constitutes a criminal offence is a hate crime.”

In line with the #NationalHCAW theme, this year’s focus is on disability hate crime, highlighting the unique challenges faced by disabled people and the importance of inclusive support.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1d

1/4. It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

The definition of a hate crime is: “Any incident or behaviour that is perceived to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender identity, or disability is considered a ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

4/4. Paper copies of the questionnaire can be requested at Southampton libraries.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

3/4. The consultation closes on Tuesday 23 December 2025.

You can also email your consultation feedback or queries to [email protected]

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

2/4. ... choice and control over how their care and support needs are met, and we want our policy to reflect that, so this is clear and fair and that it works for the people who need Direct Payments.

Visit our website to read the policy and take part in the consultation: soton.cc/DPP

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

1/4. Have your say on our Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy.

As we want to put people at the heart of what we do, we have worked with residents who access our adult social care services and their carers to create a new policy on Direct Payments.

Direct Payments give people more ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 3d

4/4. Visit our website to find out more about the services available in Southampton for adult and child victims/survivors, as well as for those using harmful behaviours in their personal relationships who want support to change.
soton.cc/DomesticAbuse

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 3d

3/4. ... 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday on 023 8091 7917. (Voicemails can be left if the line is busy or if it's outside of opening hours.)

You can also email: [email protected].

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 3d

2/4. ... to live their life free from domestic violence and abuse.

PIPPA is the domestic abuse helpline for Southampton, providing help and advice as well as referrals to specialist services. PIPPA is open for victims/survivors and their family and friends, as well as professionals between ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 3d

1/4. October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Domestic abuse isn’t just physical, it can be any threats, violence, controlling or coercive behaviour that takes place between family members, or between who people are, or have been, in a relationship.

We believe that everyone has the right ...

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Southampton Roads @scchighways.bsky.social · 3d

Urgent Southern Water works on Bassett Avenue Northbound (nearby its junction with Ridgemount Avenue), for up to 5 days to.

There will be a northbound lane closure on Bassett Avenue, please plan your journey and allow additional time to reach your destination
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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

4/4. If you're a council tenant, you can also contact your local housing office: soton.cc/HousingOffice

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

3/4. If you have been affected by hate crime, please reach out for support.

You can report hate crime by calling the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Find out more here: soton.cc/ReportHateCrime

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

2/4. ... incident or hate crime. Any hate incident which constitutes a criminal offence is a hate crime.”

In line with the #NationalHCAW theme, this year’s focus is on disability hate crime, highlighting the unique challenges faced by disabled people and the importance of inclusive support.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

1/4. It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

The definition of a hate crime is: “Any incident or behaviour that is perceived to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender identity, or disability is considered a hate ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

4/4. The project is being spearheaded by Operation Defender, which is a multi-agency response to keep people safe as they enjoy the city’s nightlife. The bus is owned and run by new Operation Defender partner Miracle Street.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

3/4. This can be used as a pick-up space for taxis / parents and friends. People will be able to charge up their phone too so that they can call home.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

2/4. ... The Giddy Bridge in London Road, between midnight and 4am on key Friday and Saturday nights in the lead up to Christmas.

The bus will be a designated Safe Place, which provides a temporary refuge for people who may feel unsafe.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

1/4. Night-time support service

A new night-time support service for people who are out in the city centre at night has been launched by Southampton City Council and partners.

A team of volunteers will be available to provide help from a multi-purpose bus that will be parked outside ...

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University Hospital Southampton @uhsft.bsky.social · 6d

⚠️ Our Emergency Department (ED) remains under severe pressure.

If your condition is not life or limb threatening you will be facing a long wait or will be redirected to another urgent treatment service who can help you.

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Southampton Roads @scchighways.bsky.social · 6d

Please be aware that traffic signals on Commercial Road / Wyndham Place are out of order. We are currently working on resolving this issue. Thank you for your patience @southamptoncc.bsky.social

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Southampton Roads @scchighways.bsky.social · 6d

Signage replacement works on Portland Terrace & Castle Way from today for 3 days, between 9:30am to 3:30pm (excluding weekend working).

During this period, there will be a lane closure north of Portland Terrace (nearby junction with Civic Centre Road) follow diversion @southamptoncc.bsky.social

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