Portsmouth Leaders gather for city update briefing
Yesterday morning saw the second Business Leaders Group meeting of the year, held at Portsmouth Guildhall. City leaders gathered for the invitation-only event to hear updates from around Portsmouth, which kicked off with Cllr Steve Pitt, Cabinet Member for Culture & Economic Development, providing a candid but optimistic look at Portsmouth City Council’s Economic Development […]
Southsea company is throwing a spanner in the works for cowboy builders and changing perception of construction industry
A company that was founded to change the perception of building companies is going from strength to strength. Richard Cano founded QBuild in 2018 after his 20-year career in construction left him feeling like there was something that needed to change within the industry. He found throughout his experience in the industry that many of the companies that […]
Wightlink wins praise for promoting the importance of sustainability
Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives. The Isle of Wight ferry operator has won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by Chris Packham at a ceremony in Southampton. Since Wightlink’s hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight, […]
Solent LEP helps local businesses take first steps towards sustainability
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the return of its free support programme that helps local businesses in the Solent region take their first steps towards becoming sustainable. Officially re-launched at the Big Sustainability Expo in Southampton, the Sustainability Support Programme will be delivered in partnership with True Horizon, a consultancy firm […]
Hovertravel promotes awareness of Armed Forces Covenant
Hovertravel is promoting its support for those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families by proudly displaying the logo of the Armed Forces Covenant on both its hovercraft. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, said: “We signed the Armed Forces Covenant to demonstrate our unreserved support for military personnel […]
Persimmon Donation to Support Learning at Fareham College Civil Engineering Training Centre
Fareham College’s Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) today received delivery of over 10,000 bricks courtesy of Persimmon Homes. Persimmon is one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders, committed to the highest design, construction and service standards. The donation, enough to construct a three-bedroom home, forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the […]
GRP Solutions Acquires Allscot Distributors
GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its acquisition of Glasgow-based Allscot Distributors Ltd, the sole stockists of glass fibre materials and all related sundry products in Scotland. The Allscot business is one of the UK’s oldest distribution businesses and operates from a 15,000 sq. ft facility, including offices and a successful trade counter. […]
EBP South release 2023 Get Inspired and STEM Event dates.
EBP South are pleased to release their 2023 Get Inspired, Primary Schools’ STEM Fair and Inspiring STEM event dates for 2023. These exciting and interactive events provide businesses with the opportunity to strengthen their talent pipeline and give young people the chance to learn about the wide variety of career paths in their local […]
Finalists announced for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022
The shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022 were revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show last week. The finalists were selected from more than 100 entries by judges chosen for their maritime expertise. Each award nomination represents the very best of maritime in the Solent cluster and the winners will […]
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome two new directors
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce two new members of our Board of Directors, Jane Lamer and Emily Howes. Jane Lamer is taking over the Director for Business Programmes role from Mark Pembleton, who retired earlier this year. Jane Lamer is Head of Economic Development and Skills within the Regeneration Directorate of Portsmouth City Council. […]