Portsmouth secures £20m to transform the visitor economy following Levelling Up Funding success
Portsmouth International Port’s crucial terminal extension, the transformation of Hilsea Lido and the creation of ‘Linear Park’ have officially been given the go-ahead after an announcement today by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The bid called Transforming the Visitor Economy has been awarded £20m Levelling Up Funding with £8.75m supporting an opportunity […]
Wightlink goes greener
On the eve of the international climate change summit, COP26, Wightlink pledged to further reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next decade. The ferry company that connects the Isle of Wight with the south coast already operates England’s first hybrid energy ship, Victoria of Wight. She entered service between Portsmouth and Fishbourne in […]
Transforming Portsmouth’s bus service
Bus travel is set to be transformed over the coming years with greener, better-connected and more accessible services for all. Portsmouth City Council has reacted quickly to the launch of the government’s new national bus strategy by producing Portsmouth’s ambitious Bus Service Improvement Plan. The plan sets out the improvements that are needed to transform […]
Join the Portsmouth climate change discussion during COP26
Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, is calling for residents and businesses to join the council in combatting climate change. As the UK prepares to host the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 (31 October – 12 November), bringing together world leaders to commit to urgent global climate action, Portsmouth is looking at how […]
Have your say – engine idling survey
Residents are being encouraged to share their views in the engine idling survey ahead of the Clean Air Zone being launched on 29 November. Portsmouth City Council has launched an engine idling survey to gather a better understanding of whether the people travelling in the city understand what engine idling is, and the negative impact […]
Council makes switch to green diesel for a cleaner collection
The way waste collections are fuelled in Portsmouth is set to change for the better. Portsmouth City Council’s waste collection vehicles will be using a cleaner, greener fuel created from vegetable oil in order to comply with the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) that is due to start in the city on 29 November 2021. […]
New guests and returning artists confirmed for Portsmouth Comic Con 2022
A stellar Artist Alley line-up featuring some of the greatest writers and illustrators in the industry sponsored by online specialist marketplace, Catawiki, will be yours to enjoy at Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics 2022! With many guests from the rolled over 2020 and 2021 events now reconfirmed to appear at the […]
Have your say on new football hub proposal in Cosham
Complete the short survey by Sunday 31 October 2021 Portsmouth residents are being asked to give their feedback on Portsmouth City Council’s plans for a new football hub in Cosham, by Sunday 31 October 2021. Portsmouth has been an area that has a shortfall of Artificial Grass Pitches (AGPs) to support the development of youth […]
In Conversation With…. Nic Lashley, Express Breakfast
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Stef Nienaltowski recently spoke to Nic Lashley, presenter of Express Breakfast on Express FM.
Care Leavers of Portsmouth are soon to be matched with their mentors
Care Leavers of Portsmouth are soon to be matched with their Shaping Portsmouth mentors. Our Care Leavers programme provides support for young people after leaving care, and to prepare those still in the care system for their next steps. Following on from our update at the successful Business Leaders Event, all our mentors have now […]