Fareham College Successfully Secures Investment for Skills through Strategic Development Fund
Fareham College, working in partnership with other further education providers, has secured additional funding from the Department for Education through the second wave of the Strategic Development Fund (SDF). Recognised as economically, socially and culturally significant, the Solent region is set to benefit from further investment in skills training and technical education, supporting businesses to […]
Spinnaker Tower become Shaping Portsmouth’s newest Patron
We are delighted to announce that Spinnaker Tower is the newest patron to join us at Shaping Portsmouth. Spinnaker Tower is the iconic landmark of Portsmouth’s skyline. This must-see attraction stands at 170 metres tall, offering breathtaking 23-mile views over Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The iconic destination […]
Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus calling for Apprentices from all sectors
Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus Road Show is back in February 2023. Following the huge success from April 2022, we are now looking for existing and new Apprentices from all businesses and our partners across the city. Each year, the Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving students a chance […]
Solar project at Portsmouth’s port is powering ahead
An exciting new stage of a ground-breaking solar generation system at Portsmouth International Port has been reached, with 888 solar panels now being switched on. The scheme has been managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team, supported by Portsmouth International Port’s engineering department. Installation began in February 2022 by specialist contractors Custom Solar […]
City Greening Fund launches with a visit to Paulsgrove community garden
A new fund for community groups and organisations launched on Monday 24 October is offering up to £5,000 for greening projects. The City Greening Fund will provide grants for tree planting, planting for nature and biodiversity, engaging the community in greening projects and connecting with nature. The fund will be live from Monday 24 October […]
Can your business benefit from Beryl?
Have you considered all of the benefits of having a Beryl bike scheme at your premises? You can: reduce your business’ carbon footprint demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility contribute towards reducing congestion help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality save employees money on fuel costs contribute towards boosting employee health and wellbeing […]
Sewing memories with every stitch
Until Monday, 31 October 2022, visitors to the D-Day Story can participate in this interactive and inventive temporary exhibition that tells a story when an old Singer Sewing Machine handle is turned. Visitors to the Portsmouth City Council-owned museum can visit the exhibition for free. It is inspired by the 1940s stories of Make Do […]
More Than Half of Shoppers Set to Start Christmas Shopping Earlier This Year to Spread the Cost of Gifting
More than half (54%) of British shoppers will have started their Christmas shopping by October half-term this year as savvy spenders look to spread the cost of gifts over a longer period, new research has revealed. According to a poll by Portsmouth shopping outlet, Gunwharf Quays, six in ten (63%) said they would […]
Martin Jones, Home Instead CEO, appointed chair of Homecare Association
Home Instead UK chief executive Martin Jones has been appointed chair of the Homecare Association, replacing CEO of senior living at Pacific Investments Dominique Kent. As well as the appointment of Jones at a meeting of the board of directors on Thursday (13 October), Mario Abajo Menguez, CEO at Clece Care, and Lucy Campbell, CEO […]
People’s Network celebrates 20 years of connection
Today (24 October 2022), marks 20 years of evolution and development in Portsmouth libraries, as Portsmouth City Council celebrates two decades of the People’s Network – the installation of the internet and free computer use for Portsmouth residents. Free internet access has been available since the People’s Network launched in 2002 when a £283,000 […]