CityFibre network rollout to bring major economic boost to Portsmouth and Havant
A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Portsmouth and Havant stand to be huge beneficiaries from the rollout of future-proof infrastructure which is now well underway across both areas. The study by the consultancy Hatch, (Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network), estimates that, […]
Join us on the Apprenticeship Bus Tour 2023
We’re looking for apprentices to join us on the Apprenticeship Bus tour in February 2023 as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which will have the theme of Skills for Life. Each year, the Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving pupils a chance to meet them […]
Become a sponsor and help Teach Portsmouth celebrate education in the city
A star-studded evening full of inspirational teachers, support teams and head teachers await organisations that sponsor the Teach Portsmouth Awards. This year’s event returns to Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 29 June 2023. To help make the awards possible and keep teaching talent local, Teach Portsmouth rely on local organisations to sponsor an award category. Each […]
Hilsea estate agents ROK Marsh supports city charities and pledges to do even more in 2023
An estate agency is going above and beyond for several local charities. Hilsea-based ROK Marsh has been working hard to raise essential funds and awareness for several charities over the last few months and has big plans for the coming months and into next year, pledging even more support. The firm has four charity […]
Future Portsmouth – The Future is Green
This Portsmouth City Council event will once again bring together Portsmouth businesses, education and training partners and public sector colleagues to encourage collaboration and innovation within our Great Waterfront City. This event will feature an eagerly anticipated keynote speech from the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, giving the most up to date information and […]
Portsmouth community groups join forces to support SEND families
Families who have children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being invited to a free support event. The event is at Central Library (third floor) on Wednesday 7 December from 10am to 2pm. This drop-in event allows parents and carers to arrive at any time throughout the day. 14 […]
We’re looking for SMEs to join our pilot Carbon Footprint initiative
Shaping Portsmouth is looking for a number of organisations to take part in a Carbon reduction initiative. This pilot is being run as part of our Business Climate Action Group, which is seeking to start arresting the carbon footprint created by the Portsmouth Business community. We will work with you to guide you through a UK […]
Have your say about community facilities at Bransbury Park
Portsmouth City Council has launched a survey to find out what community facilities residents want to see at Bransbury Park. The council’s planning to build a new leisure centre at Bransbury Park and would like to include a space for community facilities for health, social, educational, and recreational activities, as well as parties and […]
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). […]