New partnership to secure the future of Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth City Council has announced a new 25-year partnership with Landsec, owner and operator of Gunwharf Quays, for the operation of Spinnaker Tower from 11 October 2026. The new arrangements follow a procurement process launched by the council to secure a long-term partner to operate, invest in and enhance the attraction. The agreement marks the […]
Episode 1: Meet the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team: Ops Manager Steff Jones, Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover, and Education & Community Pillar Lead Kirsty Hill.
Episode 3: Cybersecurity and Cyberthreats for SMEs and Individuals
Lauren Strong from our Digital Resilience programme talks to Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss cybersecurity and cyberthreats to Small and Medium Enterprises and individuals.
Portsmouth: Britain’s most heat vulnerable city
In a recent analysis from Ordnance Survey, Portsmouth has been identified as the most heat vulnerable city in Great Britain. Our built-up environment is a major factor in creating an urban heat island, which form where dense buildings, roads and hard surfaces absorb solar heat during the day, keeping cities significantly warmer than surrounding countryside. […]
Episode 5: Youth Employment
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Youth Employment Programme with Imogen Hambry, our summer intern Programme Assistant.
Charity Support – We need your help
We would be incredibly grateful for any help from Portsmouth businesses in transforming the outdoor area at Redbridge House, Hilsea into a welcoming garden space where the learning-disabled residents can spend time together, nurture friendships, enjoy moments of peace, and make wonderful memories. Redbridge House is a supported living house that provides a safe and […]
Episode 6: Introducing the Digital Resilience Programme
An introduction to Shaping Portsmouth’s Digital Resilience programme from Programme Lead Lisa Gibbs and CEO Dave Humphries
Hovertravel welcomes Portsmouth Ambassadors for behind-the-scenes familiarisation visit
Hovertravel welcomed members of the Shaping Portsmouth Ambassadors programme for an exclusive familiarisation visit designed to help showcase one of the city’s most iconic visitor experiences to cruise passengers arriving in Portsmouth. On Tuesday 8th September, the group of ambassadors enjoyed an eight-minute hovercraft flight across the Solent before taking part in Hovertravel’s popular Behind […]
Episode 7: Jodie Goodchild and The LinkedIn Revolution
In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of “The LinkedIn Revolution”.
Search “LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15” on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.
Episode 8: Events in Portsmouth with Steff Jones
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!