UK’s biggest business group calls for new strategy to help bolster ailing hospitality and tourism sector
Long term help must be given to ensure the survival of small hospitality and tourism businesses, according to a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Research by FSB highlights the devastating impact of the pandemic on the UK’s tourism and hospitality sector and its supply chain and outlines what small firms, which […]
Wightlink’s response to the Government’s flexible rail season ticket announcement
Wightlink welcomes the Government’s announcement of flexible season tickets on Britain’s railways as commuters look likely to continue combining working from home with travelling to the office. Wightlink already offers customers a flexible foot passenger ticket designed for people who frequently travel on its ferries, but do not cross the Solent every day. The Multilink […]
Fancy a tipple? Portsmouth Cathedral launches new gin with The Portsmouth Distillery Co.
Portsmouth Cathedral continues to collaborate with local businesses on innovative and unique products, being one of the first Cathedrals in the UK to launch their very own gin! The Dean’s Tipple gin has been produced in partnership with the award-winning local distillery The Portsmouth Distillery Co. with funding from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund for […]
School Streets trial expands
Hot on the heels of the first School Streets trials set to launch in Portsmouth, more schools will join what has been described as ‘a revolution at the school gates’ as the second phase gets underway. Portsmouth City Council are pleased to announce on Clean Air Day that two additional schools are to be included […]
Launch of Portsmouth Clean Air Zone vehicle checker
Motorists can now check online whether they will need to pay to drive in the government imposed Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ), with the launch of an online vehicle checker. On 17 June 2021, to coincide with the national Clean Air Day, Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone will be added to the national online CAZ vehicle […]
Plastic free July, a small change can make a huge difference!
Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of the University’s Revolution Plastics initiative, is urging staff, students and Portsmouth residents to take up the challenge of Plastic Free July by pledging to give up single-use plastics for one week during the month. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the […]
Teach Portsmouth celebrates amazing achievements of school and college staff
Schools and colleges in Portsmouth are being encouraged to celebrate their staff’s achievements by sharing an image or video on their social media pages as part of a new initiative by Teach Portsmouth. Teachers across the city are being recognised for their immense efforts during the pandemic before the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live on […]
Wightlink runs a revised timetable for the next week
Wightlink is operating a revised timetable on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route. The ferry company’s largest ship, Victoria of Wight, was withdrawn from service earlier today because of a mechanical failure involving one of the engines. The route will operate using two ferries (St Clare and St Faith) until Wednesday 23 June 2021. All customers booked to […]
Ports Fest 2021 Goes Live – It’s Time to Remember, Reimagine, Reset
From 2nd – 4th July, Ports Fest will invite audiences to Remember, Reimagine, Reset with a festival of music, art, talks, and workshops, providing something for everyone. Ports Fest is Portsmouth’s most established annual curated multi-arts festival. This year, Portsfest are delighted to be able to offer a reduced but varied programme to suit the […]
FSB responds to the Prime Minister’s announcement confirming a four week delay to the final stage of lockdown
The delay will be difficult for many small firms who had been hoping for the Stage Four unlocking to take place on the 21 June, and now urgent support is needed for small firms carrying the burden of this latest delay. Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of […]