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November 2007 Press Releases

IKEA jumps final hurdle
PLANS for an IKEA in Southampton overcame their final hurdle yesterday when the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government decided not to...
30 November 2007
Just one week to go before the festivities begin
The magnificent ship will arrive at Southampton docks and will spark a five day celebration the Victorians would have been proud of. There is just...
30 November 2007
Southampton adult social care reaches for the stars
Southampton City Council was delighted after receiving top marks for its adult social care services for the third year running. The Commission for Social...
29 November 2007
Guildhall Square Plans to be Unveiled
Visionary plans for Southampton’s Guildhall Square will be unveiled on November 28 and 29. The Square will be at the very heart of the city’s Cultural...
27 November 2007
Bless You! Archaeologists Thank The Stars
Did you know that St. Mary’s stadium, the home of Southampton FC, sits on the site of a 1,000 year old Anglo-Saxon settlement? During construction...
22 November 2007
National Tree Week - Southampton Plants Hundreds of Trees
The annual trees for life planting will be taking place on Saturday, December 1st at St Monica’s Infant School, Bay Road, Sholing. Parents and family...
21 November 2007
Are you a victim of the loan sharks?
Southampton City Council’s crackdown on loan sharks was launched today (Tuesday). The council has teamed up with Birmingham City Council to tackle...
20 November 2007
Southampton celebrates International Day of the Volunteer
Calling all volunteers! Southampton City Council and Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) invite anyone who volunteers for a local group in Southampton...
20 November 2007
‘Playing up’ in Anti-Bullying Week
Southampton schools are demonstrating their commitment to tackling bullying in the classroom with a programme of awareness raising activities to mark...
20 November 2007
Southampton says no to domestic violence on White Ribbon Day
Every year, the Southampton Domestic Violence Forum (SDVF) and Southampton City Council take part in the White Ribbon campaign, and 2007 is no exception....
19 November 2007
Loan Sharks Crackdown Begins
SOUTHAMPTON City Council’s crackdown on loan sharks will be launched next week. The council has teamed up with Birmingham City Council, which has provided...
16 November 2007
Southampton`s 26th CREW visits Newtown
This week sees Southampton`s 26th Crime Reduction and Environment Week (CREW) springing into action in Newtown. From Monday, November 12, until Sunday,...
13 November 2007
Pupils remind drivers to respect their safety
Inconsiderate and illegal parking outside schools is a common problem felt not only across Southampton, but the whole country. In a new campaign to...
12 November 2007
Southampton says ‘20 is plenty’ when it comes to speed outside schools
Drivers are being asked to slow down when they travel past Southampton schools following a pledge by the city council to introduce ‘20 is plenty’ signs...
09 November 2007
Southampton marks Remembrance Sunday
Residents of Southampton will be paying their respects to those that lost their lives in Britain’s wars from the world wars to the most recent Iraq conflict. The...
07 November 2007
IKEA gets the green light for Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON is set to have its own IKEA retail store after planning permission was granted for the huge development to be built in the heart of the city. Members...
07 November 2007
Council bites back in unsuccessful appeal
Southampton City Council is pleased to announce that an appeal against noise nuisance convictions has been unsuccessful for a city resident. The judge...
05 November 2007
`Royal` appointment for Southampton schools band
A group of Southampton musicians who came together under the guidance of the city council`s Music Service are getting set to perform at the Royal Albert...
05 November 2007
Feel like a star at the Mayor’s charity ball
Get your glad rags on as local businesses in Southampton are urged to get their tickets for the Mayor of Southampton’s charity ball. In support of...
01 November 2007