Introducing our new Business Climate Action programme lead
We are pleased to welcome Jodi Fair as the new volunteer lead of our Business Climate Action programme. Jodi has been a supporter of Shaping for a long time, working with us on a variety of programmes over the years with Solent Business & Skills Solutions and The Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership. Jodi said “I […]
Announcing a new Portsmouth Business Support Service to grow Portsmouth’s economy
Shaping Portsmouth in partnership with Portsmouth City Council have launched the Portsmouth Business Support Service (PBSS) to help the city’s businesses grow and thrive. This is a new opportunity that brings together a wide range of free services from mentoring on business and finance planning to digital marketing and access to funding, data, and training. […]
Portsmouth Ambassadors Prepare for the Busiest Cruise Season Yet!
As we gear up for an exciting year ahead and as part of our strategy to optimise for a successful 2024 cruise season, we are thrilled to announce that this week marked the official kick-off of the 2024 cruise season for Shaping Portsmouth’s Cruise Ambassadors, gearing up for the busiest year yet. The meeting was […]
Portsmouth Water become a Shaping Portsmouth Patron
We are pleased to announce that Portsmouth Water have partnered with us as a Shaping Portsmouth Patron. Portsmouth Water supplies high quality water from the chalk of the South Downs to over 324,000 homes and businesses in and around the Portsmouth, Chichester, and Bognor Regis areas. Bob Taylor, CEO of Portsmouth Water, said “We’re proud to be […]
Mediafleet to give the Apprenticeship Bus a new look
We are pleased to announce that Mediafleet has joined us to support the Apprenticeship Bus programme by giving the bus a full wrap with Shaping Portsmouth and National Apprenticeship Week branding. The bus, which is touring Portsmouth’s senior schools from the 6th to 8th February, will be provided again by Stagecoach who have supported us […]
Portsmouth Guildhall takes Bronze for Best Business Event Venue in the Beautiful South Awards!
Portsmouth Guildhall, managed by The Guildhall Trust, proudly announces its bronze achievement for the Best Business Event Venue at the Beautiful South Awards. This recognition comes at a time when event organisers and delegates are increasingly seeking unique spaces beyond London for their conferences, meetings and events. The iconic Portsmouth Guildhall stands out as an […]
Please support Fair Ways Care leavers Christmas Appeal
Fair Ways is a charity that provides Childrens services, meaning that they provide Fostering, Education, Residential care, Mental Health, and Family services. In total they look after about 800 children, young people and adults each year. Their Christmas Appeal this year is to raise awareness and practical assistance for Care Leavers. Christmas is an especially […]
KBS Maritime completes full upgrade to The Alford Schools of Military Music
KBS Maritime has successfully completed a facility design and refurbishment project for The Alford Schools of Military Music. The project delivers a sustainable and fit-for-purpose facility to support the training of hundreds of world-class military musicians for the Corps of Army Music and Royal Marines Band Service. The new and upgraded facility was visited and […]
Announcing the Portsmouth Pop Up shop to support business growth
In response to growing demand for business premises in Portsmouth, the council in partnership with Cascades and Flude have opened applications for a Portsmouth Pop Up shop scheme. This scheme enables local entrepreneurs and small businesses to trade in a high street location without the commitment or cost of a longer-term lease. As part of […]
Kings at the Queens
The Kings Theatre and The Queens Hotel are joining forces for a special Christmas cabaret in the Winter Lodge in aid of Spark Community Space on Thursday 7th December at 7.30pm. The evening will be compered by Pompey Panto favourite Jack Edwards with performances from cast members of Hook, this year’s panto, including Shaun Williamson, […]
