See the latest plans for improving bus journeys and have your say
Plans to make bus journeys more reliable and regular, as well as improving walking and cycling routes, are being shared in the South East Hampshire Rapid Transit (SEHRT) virtual engagement event, and all residents, business owners and visitors are invited to have their say. Working in partnership with local bus operators, Hampshire and Isle […]
12 more months of saving residents energy and money: Read the 2020-2021 Switched On Portsmouth Impact Report
Switched On Portsmouth was launched in November 2019 by Portsmouth City Council. The primary aim of the service was to provide free support, initiatives and advice to residents in order to help them save energy, money and carbon at home. The service, managed by the council’s in-house energy services team, has now published its […]
Portsmouth City Council’s Conan Doyle collection awarded £65,000 to help city’s most vulnerable residents
Some of Portsmouth’s most vulnerable residents will have an opportunity to improve their employment chances thanks to £65,000 funding and the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Portsmouth City Council has been awarded £65,000 by Arts Council England to launch The Detectives project, a new scheme which will provide participants with a life-changing opportunity to gain work-based […]
Teens help design street lighting for their new neighbourhood
Somerstown teenagers told international street light design experts how they want their new neighbourhood lit at a pop-up, hands-on, interactive lighting workshop in an underground car park. Young people from Somerstown youth club the Brook Club worked with public lighting specialists Light Follows Behaviour. Click here to watch a video of the event. The Light Follows […]
Investigate ‘The Case of the Secret Story Stealer’ at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery this summer!
Strange things have been happening after-hours at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery! Have you ever wondered where all the untold stories from history disappear to? What if they are stolen away? Welcome to ‘The Case of the Secret Story Stealer!’ Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery have joined forces with historical interpretation and performance company, HistoryRiot, to […]
An excellent set of results for Portsmouth College part of City of Portsmouth College
Despite a particularly difficult year for students and staff across the UK, at Portsmouth College, part of City of Portsmouth College, are celebrating excellent A Level and Level 3 vocational results. Across the college, 99% of students have passed their qualifications and 57% achieved the highest grades of A*-B at A Level and Distinction Star/Distinction […]
Council resolving bin collection staff issues
It is hoped disruption to bin collections in Portsmouth will end this month following the recruitment of four new HGV drivers. HGV drivers are in short supply nationally and bin collections across the country have also been affected by staff having to self-isolate by either having COVID-19 or being a close contact of someone who […]
A taste of the tropics at Portsmouth and Lymington for Wightlink’s customers
Ventnor Botanic Garden has teamed up with Wightlink to provide travellers with a real taste of the ‘Garden Isle’ as they arrive at the ferry operator’s Portsmouth and Lymington terminals. Impressive palm trees can now be seen at the terminals’ entrances, providing an exotic welcome to customers as they travel to the Isle of […]
Wightlink extends sponsorship window for supported groups and athletes
Arts and sports groups, charities and members of the Isle of Wight Council Talented Athlete scheme will have their Wightlink sponsorship extended until the end of 2021 because of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite restrictions easing, not all events and sporting fixtures have returned to normal. That means some groups and […]
Future-proofing digital infrastructure for all could hold the key to transforming healthcare
In the past year, the national effort to combat COVID-19 has seen GP practices and hospitals in Portsmouth adapt to provide a wide range of crucial services, from remote diagnosis and treatment to symptom tracking and online test booking. All across the UK, email, telephone and video consultations have replaced face-to-face appointments, the public have […]