Speaking up for young people in Portsmouth
New member of youth parliament announced Portsmouth’s next members of youth parliament, Sakura Elkington (15) and deputy Beth Hargreaves (16) have been welcomed into post and will work alongside councillors and influence key decisions that affect young people and children. Sakura made a historical start to her role, which is open to young people […]
Solent LEP announces free mentorship programme for Solent tech businesses
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has partnered with TechSolent for The Tech Growth Programme, which connects early-stage Solent-based tech businesses with business leaders from within the sector, so they can benefit from their diverse expertise and personal experience growing, supporting and leading successful tech businesses. For businesses looking to overcome barriers to growth, […]
Diversity charity welcomes council grant opportunity
Diversity and inclusion specialist URBOND has welcomed Portsmouth City Council’s offer of grant support for community and voluntary groups. The Portsmouth charity recently learned about the council’s Community Inclusion Grant scheme when Cllr Chris Attwell, the council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Central Services, visited its meeting. The programme has a £30,000 pot to […]
Learn the tale of two ships this October half-term at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
This October half-term at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard visitors can learn about the groundbreaking work to keep two world-famous ships protected. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose, and get a once-in-a-generation chance to look at conservation work on HMS Victory up close and personal. Be sure to also visit the Her […]
Portsmouth Film Society announces Black History Month Season at Southsea Community Cinema with amazing film screenings.
The screenings will be at Southsea Community Cinema in Palmerston Road, Southsea, with many of the films accompanied by guest speakers. PFS’s director Aysegul Epengin said: ‘We are so grateful for the support we received from many organizations. We have been running this diverse program continually over the last 10 years. The Covid-19 Pandemic arrived causing disruption […]
GRP Solutions Acquires Allscot Distributors
GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its acquisition of Glasgow-based Allscot Distributors Ltd, the sole stockists of glass fibre materials and all related sundry products in Scotland. The Allscot business is one of the UK’s oldest distribution businesses and operates from a 15,000 sq. ft facility, including offices and a successful trade counter. […]
Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus Tour receives overwhelmingly positive response from schools
In April this year, we ran our Apprenticeship Bus tour for the fourth time, and the first time back after missing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city, taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving students a chance to meet them face to face and get a […]
EBP South release 2023 Get Inspired and STEM Event dates.
EBP South are pleased to release their 2023 Get Inspired, Primary Schools’ STEM Fair and Inspiring STEM event dates for 2023. These exciting and interactive events provide businesses with the opportunity to strengthen their talent pipeline and give young people the chance to learn about the wide variety of career paths in their local […]
Have your say – Somerstown path
Residents and businesses are being asked to share their views on how a well-used Somerstown path could have a makeover. Portsmouth City Council are seeking people’s views on making the path connecting Somerstown Hub to the north end of Somers Road, a more pleasant route for people walking, scooting or wheeling, in preparation for […]
Stunning new setting for college graduation
Portsmouth Cathedral has provided a stunning backdrop for City of Portsmouth College’s annual graduation ceremony. A total of 13 graduates were honoured in the first event of its kind since the formal merger of Portsmouth and Highbury Colleges. Katy Quinn, the college’s Principal and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The cathedral is a symbol […]