Council sets out its ambitions for a vibrant, green and future-fit city centre
Portsmouth City Council is setting out its ambitions and plans to create a more vibrant, welcoming and greener city centre that has the flexibility to evolve with the times. The council is inviting residents to get involved in reimagining the city centre and share their ideas and priorities for different areas in the wake […]
A feast for the senses blooming at Portsmouth Cathedral
This summer, Portsmouth Cathedral will be transformed into a space that will offer a feast for the senses with The Wild Cathedral sensory garden, open daily from Tuesday 16 August – Saturday 3 September with free admission. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the Cathedral as the outdoors comes indoors for a sensory […]
Giganet launches Channel Partner Programme
Giganet, one of the country’s fastest-growing internet service providers (ISP) and full fibre network builders officially launches its first Channel Partner Programme. Following a £250 million-pound investment from Fern Trading last year, Giganet is already making waves in the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) industry with their brand of ‘full fibre, honestly’ and ambitions […]
BAE Systems join the Shaping Portsmouth Family as a Patron
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce that BAE Systems has joined us as our latest Patron. BAE Systems provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. David Mitchard, Managing Director of BAE Systems’ Maritime […]
Portsmouth green spaces keep up winning record
Three of Portsmouth’s much-loved open spaces have picked up top awards once more. Green Flag awards, given annually by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, have again gone to Southsea Rock Garden, Baffins Pond and Milton Park. The award is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Baffins Pond has held the award […]
Summer Boardwalk at Gunwharf Quays is now open!
Located in The Plaza, the Summer Boardwalk is reminiscent of the boardwalk amusement parks which sprung up across the coasts of the USA at the turn of the century. Guests can step back in time as they step onto the fully decked boardwalk, complete with festoon lights, an illuminated entrance arch and ragtime music. […]
Solent LEP brings together business and education to help young people reach their potential
On Tuesday 12 July, the Solent LEP brought together partners working across education, training and business at a Careers Summit, to share best practice, discuss career opportunities for young people in the Solent region and debate how to develop a world-class talent base to meet employers’ needs. The Solent LEP works with local schools […]
From bus to beach in one easy trip
Heading to Southsea over the summer holidays? Why not take the bus to the beach and save time, money and stress. Portsmouth City Council is launching additional bus services and extending others to make it easier than ever before to explore the seafront and leave the car at home this summer. The services launched on […]
New venue The Box, launches at Portsmouth Guildhall!
A new, 800 standing capacity venue, The Box, is launching within Portsmouth Guildhall with the first concerts set to take place in the new space confirmed as Craig Charles – Funk & Soul Club and The Blockheads! Following the closure of a live music venue within The Pyramids in 2020, the city has been […]
Stomp for fun, fitness and prizes this summer
Children can have fun and keep active this summer with Stomp for Stamps 2022, a free treasure hunt which encourages children to walk, cycle and scoot, while exploring the city. Now in its fourth year, Stomp for Stamps is a great way for families to discover the city’s parks and open spaces, from Southsea to […]