Council launches new city centre enterprise centre to boost local economy
Portsmouth City Council will officially open its new enterprise centre on Wednesday 16 October to support local businesses to start up and grow. City Buildings Enterprise Centre is located in Commercial Road on the former Job Centre and Playland sites and is now the fourth council owned enterprise centre in the city . Designed to […]
Dadzclub search for inspirational male role models
International Men’s Day 2024 is fast approaching, and the stage is set for an extraordinary celebration of positive male role models. Portsmouth’s official event, organised by Dadzclub, is back for its third consecutive year, and the focus is clear: it’s time to shine a light on the inspirational men in our community. Dadzclub, a passionate advocate […]
Making a splash: Historic Hilsea Lido seeks tenant amid transformation
Global real estate firm, Avison Young, is working with Portsmouth City Council to bring to market Hilsea Lido whilst it undergoes a transformational renovation project. The lido is set to reopen in summer 2025, which is the same year it will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Global real estate firm, Avison Young, is working with Portsmouth […]
Millstream Productions becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
The Shaping Portsmouth Team are pleased to welcome Millstream Productions as a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth. Millstream Productions is one of the south coast’s leading and most established video production companies, who help businesses connect with their audience through powerful and compelling video. Ben Cloud, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Millstream Productions, said “Millstream has […]
Who inspires you? Nominations and Sponsorship opportunities open for the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards
Who inspires you? Do you know a woman in Portsmouth who inspires others through her passion, leadership, or dedication? It’s time to recognize her! Nominations are now open for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025, and we need your help to shine a light on the amazing women making a difference in […]
Portsmouth City Council relaunches small business grant to support local business growth
Portsmouth City Council have announced the second round of the Portsmouth Match Fund which is a continuation of the fund that has already helped local businesses to start and grow. This grant along with business support from the Council and partners is designed to help new business startups and existing small businesses to grow. The […]
A Tribute to Paul Newton
All of us at Shaping Portsmouth are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Paul Newton, a supporter of our Digital Resilience programme. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Our Digital Resilience programme lead, Lisa Gibbs, pays tribute to Paul, “It was an absolute pleasure to work with Paul […]
Could your business benefit from Youth Employment?
Did you know that 91% of young people in Portsmouth have never been in paid employment, and that 67% have wanted a job, but were unable to get one? They want to work, develop skills, and earn money, but the opportunities for them to do so are few and far between. Our Youth Employment programme […]
Join our free 30-minute Business IT Advice sessions
The Portsmouth Business Support Service and Digital Resilience programme have joined together with Portsmouth City Council to provide free 30-minute sessions offering business and IT advice to local businesses. The sessions, taking place on the 24th October at Victory Business Centre (Somers Rd N, Portsmouth PO1 1PJ), will cover funding and growth opportunities, skills and […]
Minstead Trust to launch events in Portsmouth
The name is Trust…. Minstead Trust! Following on from last week, where they were proud to be the headline sponsors of Mindset Maintenence Live, Minstead Trust are delighted to be hosting a Murder Mystery Event with their friends at Village Hotel. This is part of an effort by Minstead Trust to create more opportunities within […]