“Somerstown self-portrait gallery has given my dad purpose and joy at a very difficult time”
The daughter of a Somerstown artist said adding his painting to Portsmouth City Council’s Somerstown Self-Portrait Gallery had given her dad a ‘new lease of life, purpose and joy’ after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease soon after breaking his back during COVID lockdown. Helen Goss said her dad Richard – a prolific local […]
Council completes warehouse to create more than 120 jobs
Millions of pounds will be generated for Portsmouth services by a brand new warehouse Portsmouth City Council has completed this week at its award-winning Dunsbury Park. Click here to watch drone and time-lapse footage of the outside and inside of the 120,000 sq ft unit which will also create local engineering and manufacturing jobs […]
Local people invited to share their experiences of shared housing
Tenants, landlords and those living or working near houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Portsmouth are being urged to share their experiences in a survey before it closes on 16 January 2022. According to estimates developed by Portsmouth City Council, there are around 6,000 HMOs in Portsmouth – and the council would like to hear […]
Portsmouth prepares for Aspirations Week 17 – 21 January 2022
‘Dress up as your future self’ day, a CV writing course and self-employment drop-in sessions – just a few of the free events planned for Portsmouth Aspirations Week 2022, which will kick off on Monday 17 January 2022. Portsmouth City Council has invited schools, early years settings, businesses and community organisations to join them in […]
Hovertravel is 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant
Hovertravel has formally declared to ensure those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly, becoming the 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains: “With Portsmouth Naval Base being one of our closest neighbours we […]
Portsmouth City Council to host tenant drop-in sessions for private renters
People renting homes in the private sector can come and speak to Portsmouth City Council about their experiences as a private tenant at a drop-in at the Council’s Civic Offices between 2pm and 4pm on 9 December. The drop-in event is an opportunity for the public to speak with the team about being a […]
Gamma becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome our newest partnership, with Gamma joining us as a Patron. Gamma provides Unified Communications (voice, data, mobile and video services) to enable businesses to communicate and work smarter, together. Kieran Brady, Public Sector & Commercial Sales Director, said “As a fast-growing, UK Tech company and a local employer based in […]
Food waste trial expands to include more homes in Portsmouth
5,500 additional homes have been added to the food waste trial, currently in its fourth phase in Portsmouth. Around 55,000 households – more than two-thirds of the city – are now participating in the food waste trial. Deliveries of food caddies to additional homes in the food waste trial began last week and collections this […]
‘This is really emotional’ – former residents watch crane lift first panel from Somerstown tower block
Tearful former residents of Horatia House described their emotions at watching a crane lift the first panel from the condemned Somerstown tower block. “I wasn’t going to get all emotional but I can’t help it,” said Tara Keenan, who lived for nine years in the 1960s Meriden Road building. Click here to watch a two-minute […]
Freedom of the City of Portsmouth for Falklands veterans and more
Veterans of the Falklands conflict are among those to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth. The plan to grant the Freedom of the City to those who served overseas and at home during the conflict, as well as those who have dedicated their lives to service in Portsmouth, is to be formally […]