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Find out more about a career in the marine industry
If this month’s Southampton International Boat Show whets your appetite for a career in the marine industry, then pop along to a free careers and apprenticeship event on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Taking place at the Voco hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) from 4-7pm, it will be a chance to meet marine employers and find out how to get into the industry.
Play Day success
Our team of Junior Neighbourhood Wardens are celebrating the success of this year’s Play Day event, which took place in Hoglands Park earlier in the summer. Over 2,400 people attended, taking part in lots of free, fun outdoor activities designed to promote health, wellbeing, and community.
Play Day was just the latest initiative in a year-round programme packed with free activities for Junior Neighbourhood Wardens. Find out more about the free scheme for 7 to 12 year olds and apply online.
Zero Waste Week
Zero Waste Week starts today and lasts until 7 September. It’s a great excuse to make one small change and stick with it. Try a fridge-first dinner before you shop, carry a refill bottle, repair-before-you-replace, or donate usable items instead of binning them.
In Southampton, recycling is simple, focus on the six: paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, metal food tins, aluminium cans, and aerosols. Keep items clean and dry and, if you’re unsure as to whether an item can be recycled, leave it out to avoid contamination. Explore Zero Waste Week’s dedicated website to find out more.
Emergency alert test this month
A national test of the emergency alert system (which is used by the Government and emergency services to warn of situations like wildfires or floods) will happen this month. If your mobile phone or tablet is compatible you will hear a loud siren-like sound and your device will vibrate for 10 seconds on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Don’t worry, you don’t need to take any action, it is just a test of the system.
Feature News
Recognise and report – the importance of fire door safety week
Fire doors save lives and protect property. And, as a tenant or leaseholder, you have an important to role to play in ensuring each fire door performs as it should
Your voice counts
This month there are lots of different opportunities for you to get involved in helping to shape various council policies involving housing. It’s your chance to tell us what you think and ensure your voice is heard when it comes to important decisions affecting your home and neighbourhood
Supported housing tenants have their say
Residents living in our Supported Housing have played a key role in influencing proposed changes to the future of the older persons’ accommodation service and the way it is charged
Tenant Inspectors focus on the antisocial behaviour service
Inviting tenants to scrutinise council services is essential in helping us make important improvements
What to do if you are unhappy with our service
Complaints provide crucial feedback that show us where we need to change and improve the housing service
Worried about back to school expenses?
September can put extra pressure on household budgets as many families feel the pinch when the kids go back to school. School expenses like uniforms, lunches, trips and activities all add up, but there are ways to manage your costs at this time of year
Previous Month's News
- Young people help clean up at Golden Grove
- A week of colourful celebration in Holyrood
- Help us shape the blueprint for the future of our city
- Local kids’ activities to enjoy this August
- City tenants join in regional event
- Are you missing out on money you are entitled to?
