Street party like it’s 2022
The council will be covering the cost of public liability insurance for residents’ street parties being held during the special four-day Jubilee weekend from 2-5 June 2022. They will also waive the usual road closure fee. People wishing to host a street party must complete an application. There is a specific simplified online application form […]
Read Easy Portsmouth supports Portsmouth Aspirations Week
Read Easy Portsmouth, a charity providing free one-to-one reading sessions for adults who struggle with reading, welcomes Portsmouth Aspirations Week. Running from 17-21 January, part of the focus for Portsmouth City Council’s Aspirations Week is for adults to learn new skills, achieve qualifications, progress in their career or get back into work after a period […]
Foster Portsmouth’s quest to recruit additional foster carers
To tackle the shortage currently being experienced nationally, Portsmouth City Council need to recruit additional foster carers to join our dedicated team in providing loving homes for the vulnerable children and young people in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The council’s first drop-in foster carer recruitment event of 2022 will take place on Saturday 22 January from 10am-1pm at […]
Shortened isolation period marks “important intervention”, say small firms, as they call for workplace testing relaunch
Responding to the announcement that the Covid isolation period has been shortened from seven to five full days, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight Nicky Kildunne said: “We’re pleased to see this decision from the Health Secretary and UK Health and Security Agency today. Over the last […]
‘The Harbour’ open seven evenings a week Out-of-hours mental health service for local people
Blue Monday is not just ‘one day’ for people with mental health problems. The out-of-hours mental health service, ‘The Harbour,’ is now available seven-evenings-a-week, offering support to people struggling with their mental health in the evenings. The service is run by staff who have experienced their own mental health issues and offers adults, living in […]
More great journeys set to begin in Portsmouth, with bumper maiden calls scheduled in 2022
2022 brings a new cruise season to Portsmouth, which includes many maiden visits for both ships and cruise lines, along with the return of many longstanding customers. This initial release of the cruise schedule, which is due to be added to as the year progresses, will see many cruise passengers begin their journeys in the […]
Tenants of rundown block offered support
People living in a notorious block of privately-owned flats have been offered help and support by Portsmouth City Council. Windsor House, in Canal Walk, hit the headlines last week because of the shocking conditions tenants have been enduring. A council team visited the flats last Friday and spoke to as many tenants as possible. Visits […]
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of composite specialist Tommi Buckley in the newly created role of Technical Manager.
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of composite specialist Tommi Buckley in the newly created role of Technical Manager. Tommi joins them with significant specialist knowledge of the manufacture of GRP & FRP products in the marine industry and beyond. He will be responsible for providing technical customer service and sales support across […]
Future Portsmouth – The Big Business Talk
This event will once again bring together Portsmouth businesses, education and training partners and public sector colleagues to encourage collaboration and innovation within our Great Waterfront City. This event will feature an eagerly anticipated keynote speech from the Leader of Portsmouth City Council, giving the most up to date information and insight into Portsmouth’s continuing […]
There’s still time to share experiences of shared housing in Portsmouth
Tenants, landlords and those living or working near houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Portsmouth still have time to share their experiences in a survey before it closes on Sunday 16 January. Hundreds of local people have shared their views so far, but there are still opportunities for tenants, landlords and residents to have their […]