We Shine Portsmouth Hailed A Resounding Success!
We Shine Portsmouth, the first free art and light festival in the city, is being hailed a great success. Over three nights from last Thursday to Saturday, more than 80,000 visits were made to light and art installations around the city. Social media was awash with photos and positive feedback including comments such as; […]
Don’t miss out! Apply for the Workplace Travel Fund by Friday 3 December 2021
Businesses and organisations in Portsmouth can apply for up to £4,000 to support sustainable travel, for business journeys and to enable employees to walk and cycle to and from work more easily. Our city continues to have high levels of harmful air pollution. One of the most significant sources of pollution in Portsmouth is road […]
Portsmouth’s Mary Rose to receive £327,652 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country including Portsmouth’s Mary Rose in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today. The Mary Rose in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has been awarded a grant of £327,652 to help meet the costs […]
Portsmouth City Council and University of Portsmouth Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
A new strategic partnership to boost innovation and economic growth has been agreed between Portsmouth City Council (PCC) and the University of Portsmouth (UP). This agreement covers innovation and economic growth areas to boost economic development in Portsmouth. Portsmouth City Council and the University of Portsmouth have mutual aims within innovation and economic growth that […]
UVG – THE URBAN VOCAL GROUP AND THE CONTEMPORARY VOICE ACADEMY ANNOUNCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY IN VOCAL COACHING!
Vocalists, singing teachers and musicians are invited to join a one-day masterclass presented by UVG – The Urban Vocal Group and The Contemporary Voice Academy, supported by The Guildhall Trust, at Portsmouth Guildhall from 10am-4pm on Sunday 27th February 2022. Led by industry leaders from the two organisations who have over 35 years of combined experience in training singers, musicians and vocal teachers, the day will cover a series of vocal training and development techniques, vocal health guidance and skills for […]
Survey will help develop walking routes in the city
People are being asked to give their views on walking around the city as part of a survey that could shape the way we use the city for leisure and commuting in the future. Portsmouth City Council is seeking views on the Public Rights of Way network through a 12-week opinion survey which will feed […]
Proud Somerstown grandma hails Somerstown street gallery
A Somerstown grandma has spoken of her pride in watching her granddaughter launch an ambitious city centre community art project Somerstown Street Gallery with a stunning 30m Somerstown-themed mural. Skyla’s masterpiece will now be followed with artwork by local street artists, school children, charities, youth clubs, professionals and amateurs who will help decorate the site […]
Twelve-year-old Tyler Thompson has been named Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler of 2021.
Every year, as part of the Wightlink in the Community programme, Wightlink gets together with the Vectis Boating and Fishing Club to reward the young fisherman or woman who has conducted themselves best over the course of a year’s angling on Ryde Pier.. This year, Carisbrooke College student Tyler Thompson from Chillerton impressed club officials […]
Improvements to rapid transit, walking and cycling in south east Hampshire to help fight climate change
The attendance of world leaders in Glasgow at the recent 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) shows the importance of making changes to behaviour to prevent climate change. To help achieve this, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council, are working together to deliver improved bus services and improvements to walking […]
All hands on deck as Portico welcomes four new vessels
It’s a bumper week at Portico’s cargo terminal, with paper, agribulks, containers and project cargo all passing through Portsmouth this week. Portico‘s successful diversification strategy is continuing to drive new types of cargo to Portsmouth, with paper being unloaded at the terminal for the first time. 22,000 pallets of printer paper are currently being unloaded […]