Call to shop local and celebrate Portsmouth’s small businesses
Portsmouth’s small businesses are celebrated in the run-up to the national Small Business Saturday with the mission to support and shop local on 3 December. Local independents from Yarty, The South Coast Bagel Company, Fries Love and Nosh Box have all grown their businesses over the last year. Yarty, based in Southsea, make premium fruit […]
CityFibre network rollout to bring major economic boost to Portsmouth and Havant
A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Portsmouth and Havant stand to be huge beneficiaries from the rollout of future-proof infrastructure which is now well underway across both areas. The study by the consultancy Hatch, (Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network), estimates that, […]
Join us on the Apprenticeship Bus Tour 2023
We’re looking for apprentices to join us on the Apprenticeship Bus tour in February 2023 as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which will have the theme of Skills for Life. Each year, the Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving pupils a chance to meet them […]
Hilsea estate agents ROK Marsh supports city charities and pledges to do even more in 2023
An estate agency is going above and beyond for several local charities. Hilsea-based ROK Marsh has been working hard to raise essential funds and awareness for several charities over the last few months and has big plans for the coming months and into next year, pledging even more support. The firm has four charity […]
We’re looking for SMEs to join our pilot Carbon Footprint initiative
Shaping Portsmouth is looking for a number of organisations to take part in a Carbon reduction initiative. This pilot is being run as part of our Business Climate Action Group, which is seeking to start arresting the carbon footprint created by the Portsmouth Business community. We will work with you to guide you through a UK […]
No COP-outs from Portsmouth’s port as they announce new sustainability coordinator
Portsmouth International Port’s head of engineering, alongside Elly Howe, the port’s new environmental and sustainability coordinator. Portsmouth International Port are delighted to welcome Elly Howe as their new environmental and sustainability coordinator, in time for the major climate conference COP27. She will help them reach their ambitious targets of net-zero by 2030 and becoming […]
Port plugs in tugs in a shore bid to cut carbon
Portsmouth International Port has worked with their towage provider to provide a shore power connection for their tugs, saving 131 tonnes of carbon per annum. As the major climate conference COP27 continues in Egypt, it is more important than ever that we all play our part to cut carbon emissions in the global fight […]
Support FORM+FUNCTION to deliver stand-out community projects throughout Portsmouth
FORM+FUNCTION CIC is a new, one-of-its-kind, change-making creative studio in Portsmouth. They sat down to work in their first studio on Highland Road on International Women’s Day (8th March) 2020 and have been making friends and influencing people across the city ever since. In just over a year, FORM+FUNCTION delivered the following projects: Belmont Path […]
Need some space? Let Portico relieve the pressure
Portico have begun building their new warehouse, which will more than double the space available for general cargo to 50,000 square feet at their Portsmouth terminal. Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, Portico have long been the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective warehousing service. Due to […]
Cruise Business Event links unique Portsmouth venues with cruise industry experts
Yesterday, Wednesday 9th November, The inaugural Portsmouth and Hampshire Cruise Business Event created by our Cruise Passenger Programme brought together over 30 venues and five cruise industry experts at The D-Day Story in Southsea to discuss the future of Portsmouth’s and the surrounding areas’ progression and development into the shore excursion and experience path. This event was […]