Mexico trip broadens horizons through fun cultural and work experiences
Being fully immersed in another culture motivated HSDC students to gain invaluable work and life experience during an exciting funded trip to Mexico. A group of 29 students from a range of curriculum areas took part in a Turing Scheme-funded trip to Puebla, with the aim being for the group to take part in […]
Portsmouth’s high street Christmas shopping campaign partners with We Stand Together project
The council’s 2022 Christmas campaign to support local high street businesses has partnered with the We Stand Together project to provide a supportive environment for those who have experienced sexual violence or harassment. The We Stand Together project is coordinated by Portsmouth City Council in partnership with Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS). […]
No COP-outs from Portsmouth’s port as they announce new sustainability coordinator
Portsmouth International Port’s head of engineering, alongside Elly Howe, the port’s new environmental and sustainability coordinator. Portsmouth International Port are delighted to welcome Elly Howe as their new environmental and sustainability coordinator, in time for the major climate conference COP27. She will help them reach their ambitious targets of net-zero by 2030 and becoming […]
City trials faster private hire journeys
People ordering private hire vehicles such as Aqua Cars, Uber and Bolt which are licenced in Portsmouth will now be able to benefit from more efficient journeys in five key points of the city, as part of a trial by Portsmouth City Council. From November 14, Portsmouth-licensed private hire vehicles – cars that can […]
Aspex Portsmouth successfully gains Arts Council England funding for next three years
Aspex Portsmouth are extremely grateful that Arts Council England have recognised the value of the work they do in bringing new art and ideas to the heart of Portsmouth. Renewing the National Portfolio status for 2023-26 (regular annual funding) means Aspex Portsmouth can continue to help the City’s cultural scene thrive – cultivating art, creativity […]
Port plugs in tugs in a shore bid to cut carbon
Portsmouth International Port has worked with their towage provider to provide a shore power connection for their tugs, saving 131 tonnes of carbon per annum. As the major climate conference COP27 continues in Egypt, it is more important than ever that we all play our part to cut carbon emissions in the global fight […]
Support FORM+FUNCTION to deliver stand-out community projects throughout Portsmouth
FORM+FUNCTION CIC is a new, one-of-its-kind, change-making creative studio in Portsmouth. They sat down to work in their first studio on Highland Road on International Women’s Day (8th March) 2020 and have been making friends and influencing people across the city ever since. In just over a year, FORM+FUNCTION delivered the following projects: Belmont Path […]
Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village returns for 2022!
This Christmas, Gunwharf Quays will welcome back its exciting festive attraction, ‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’, after a fantastic debut season in 2021. The Village will open Saturday, 12th November, in the Plaza and run until Monday, 2nd January 2023. The Christmas Village will again follow a traditional European style, with unique artisan craft and […]
Need some space? Let Portico relieve the pressure
Portico have begun building their new warehouse, which will more than double the space available for general cargo to 50,000 square feet at their Portsmouth terminal. Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, Portico have long been the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective warehousing service. Due to […]
The Charity Support Network welcomes a new Programme Lead
At Shaping Portsmouth, we are pleased to welcome Chris Hillman as the new Programme Lead for the Charity Support Network. The programme provides a database of tradespeople willing to volunteer their time and expertise to support charitable organisations and their work. Chris is Head of Employability and Apprenticeships at Minstead Trust, which supports over 220 people with […]