Ground-breaking solar generation and battery storage project at Lakeside North Harbour announced
Portsmouth City Council has announced plans to install a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system at Lakeside North Harbour. The ground-breaking project will include roof-mounted solar PV arrays across five buildings, one of the largest solar parking canopy arrays in the UK, and a large battery storage system. It is anticipated that […]
Pompey in the Community CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The CEO of Pompey in the Community is receiving the award for services to the local community. “I was flabbergasted when I heard the news,” said Clare. “I don’t think it’s something that anybody ever expects – I certainly didn’t. “Most of the recognition we get is for the organisation, so it does feel strange […]
Get your marching boots and get ready to move with the National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum and Commonwealth War Graves Commission are delighted to announce the launch of a country-wide celebration of our service personnel in conjunction with this year’s Armed Forces Week. All four organisations have come together to host a virtual walk event In the Footsteps of […]
Portsmouth remembers- City marks 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict
The city of Portsmouth will be marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict by unveiling a new memorial plaque by the Square Tower, with the names of members of the Army, Royal Air Force and civilians who lost their lives during this conflict. The unveiling will take place from 10.45am on Sunday 19 June and […]
Portsmouth’s ‘integral’ role in Solent Freeport status
Featuring the first approved tax site in the Solent Freeport area at Dunsbury Park, Portsmouth is a key location to establishing full Freeport status, which was announced at today’s launch of the ‘Solent Summit’ in Southampton. Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said: “Portsmouth is integral to the launch of the Solent Freeport. […]
‘Proud’ Portsmouth: Top award for LGBTQ+ inclusivity to mark Pride
Portsmouth City Council celebrates Pride with a prestigious Gold award by Stonewall 2021 CYPS Award for its commitment to inclusivity among children and young people’s services (CYPS). The council is one of only three local authorities in the UK to receive this accolade. The status recognises the continued efforts to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
Over 900 students from across Hampshire attend inspiring careers event in Portsmouth.
EBP South returned to Portsmouth Guildhall on the 7th of June 2022 for their Get Inspired Portsmouth event. Over 900 students from across Hampshire attended the event which aims to inspire young people about the wide variety of career options available to them. Charlotte Clarke, Education Outreach Coordinator at BAE Systems Maritime said “BAE […]
Mountjoy joins the Shaping Portsmouth team
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Mountjoy as our latest Patron. Mountjoy provides professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services to public and private sector organisations across the south of England. Simon Ingram, Managing Director at Mountjoy, said “We are delighted to be joining Shaping Portsmouth as a Patron. We are privileged to […]
City of Portsmouth College apprentice on course for national bricklaying award
City of Portsmouth College apprentice bricklayer Elliott Kingston is cementing firm footings for his future career after winning a junior heat in the Guild of Bricklayers 2022 competition. Elliott, aged 18, took on competition from across the south in the regional contest at Eastbourne College. He now goes through to the national finals at South […]
Help map places in Portsmouth where you feel unsafe
Portsmouth City Council is working with Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS), part of the national charity Family Action. The project aims to gather intelligence on hot spots in the city where residents feel particularly vulnerable, such as streets with low lighting, or where problem behaviour, like intimidation, sexualised or hate-based harassment, or being […]