Category: News Story

The pride gathers – Pride of Portsmouth lions to unite at the Dockyard

The Pride of Portsmouth lion trail ended on 13 September after a roaringly successful summer. Since launching in July as part of Portsmouth100, the free, family-friendly trail brought together residents, visitors, artists, sponsors and community groups to celebrate Portsmouth’s centenary year through a public art trail. For the past two months, people explored the city […]

Portsmouth: Britain’s most heat vulnerable city

In a recent analysis from Ordnance Survey, Portsmouth has been identified as the most heat vulnerable city in Great Britain. Our built-up environment is a major factor in creating an urban heat island, which form where dense buildings, roads and hard surfaces absorb solar heat during the day, keeping cities significantly warmer than surrounding countryside. […]

Charity Support – We need your help

We would be incredibly grateful for any help from Portsmouth businesses in transforming the outdoor area at Redbridge House, Hilsea into a welcoming garden space where the learning-disabled residents can spend time together, nurture friendships, enjoy moments of peace, and make wonderful memories. Redbridge House is a supported living house that provides a safe and […]

Hovertravel welcomes Portsmouth Ambassadors for behind-the-scenes familiarisation visit

Hovertravel welcomed members of the Shaping Portsmouth Ambassadors programme for an exclusive familiarisation visit designed to help showcase one of the city’s most iconic visitor experiences to cruise passengers arriving in Portsmouth. On Tuesday 8th September, the group of ambassadors enjoyed an eight-minute hovercraft flight across the Solent before taking part in Hovertravel’s popular Behind […]

The Apprenticeship Bus prepares for its 10th year on the road

Preparations are underway for for the Apprenticeship Bus to return in February for its 10th year on the road. During National Apprenticeship Week this year, the bus visited 10 schools across Portsmouth, taking more than 80 apprentices from 32 organisations to network with around 1000 students, giving them an authentic, first-hand insight into the world […]

The City Alliance is Victorious!

For the third year running, Victorious Festival kindly hosted the City Alliance Showcase on the festival site.  Shaping Portsmouth is part of the City Alliance alongside Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Creates, Portsmouth Pride, The HIVE and, joining us for the first time this year, URBOND.  Victorious has always been about bringing people together, and the […]

Southsea Food Festival generates major boost for local economy

Southsea Food Festival 2026 generated an estimated £2.18 million in visitor spending underlining its growing role in supporting Portsmouth’s economy and tourism sector. New research shows the award-winning event attracted an estimated 57,200 visits over the weekend in July. A record 140 businesses took part in the Portsmouth 100 event, with over a third based […]

Shaping Portsmouth welcomes two new partners

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to welcome Neon Numbers as a Patron and Croxtons as a Member. Neon Numbers specialise in Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business Consultancy services, for customers across the South Coast. Croxtons is an independent Kitchen & Tap House located in the heart of Southsea, offering craft beer, cocktails, wine and […]

Business Mentoring: Turning Experience into Impact

Most of us can point to someone who helped us in our career. Someone who shared advice, opened a door, challenged our thinking or simply gave us the confidence to take the next step. Business mentoring is a chance to do that for someone else. Through the Portsmouth Business Support Service, run jointly by Shaping […]