Solent LEP unveils exciting plans for the region’s future
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has revealed ambitious plans to set the region on a path of green recovery, improve career opportunities and ensure the Solent’s communities thrive, with the publication of its Delivery Plan for the next year. Rachael Randall, Chair of the Solent LEP, said: “Our Delivery Plan supports our […]
Conference to support Solent businesses facing skills shortages
Businesses from across the Solent region, who are struggling with the challenges around skills shortages, have been invited to attend the Solent People and Skills Conference at the Fareham Innovation Centre on 7July. Hosted by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the free event is open to all businesses from all sectors. It will […]
Shaping Portsmouth welcomes a new Director to the Board
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Amba Tremain as a new member of our Board of Directors, taking on the role of Creative Director. Amba Tremain is a singer/songwriter, lecturer, entrepreneur and photographer based in Portsmouth. Co-founder of The Urban Vocal Group, the largest free-to-access young persons music group, head of vocals and touring lecturer at […]
Move your supply chain out of first gear by embracing modal shift
The shift away from conventional supply chain thinking has emerged as a result of a combination of factors including congestion at the larger UK ports, increased procedures around people and goods at the border, a shortage of HGV drivers, customs staff and other skilled roles, all of which have had an impact on businesses. Companies […]
Solent Freeport seeks Chief Executive to take the helm
Following the Solent Freeport’s successful launch last week, the role of its Chief Executive is being advertised, and promises to be an incredibly exciting and important role, not just within the region, but nationally. Brian Johnson, Chair of the Solent Freeport, said: “The Solent Freeport is a key component of the region’s long-term economic strategy. […]
Ground-breaking solar generation and battery storage project at Lakeside North Harbour announced
Portsmouth City Council has announced plans to install a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system at Lakeside North Harbour. The ground-breaking project will include roof-mounted solar PV arrays across five buildings, one of the largest solar parking canopy arrays in the UK, and a large battery storage system. It is anticipated that […]
Portsmouth’s ‘integral’ role in Solent Freeport status
Featuring the first approved tax site in the Solent Freeport area at Dunsbury Park, Portsmouth is a key location to establishing full Freeport status, which was announced at today’s launch of the ‘Solent Summit’ in Southampton. Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said: “Portsmouth is integral to the launch of the Solent Freeport. […]
Mountjoy joins the Shaping Portsmouth team
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Mountjoy as our latest Patron. Mountjoy provides professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services to public and private sector organisations across the south of England. Simon Ingram, Managing Director at Mountjoy, said “We are delighted to be joining Shaping Portsmouth as a Patron. We are privileged to […]
Solent welcomes national voice of the UK’s maritime industries
Maritime UK, the country’s umbrella body for the maritime sector that supports over 1 million jobs and contributes £46.1bn to the British economy, is to hold its first in-person National Council meeting in over two years in the Solent region when representatives from across the country meet at Portsmouth International Port on 25 May. Anne-Marie […]
Levelling Up funding kick starts major Portsmouth port development
Portsmouth International Port’s terminal transformation has officially begun, as contractors Knights Brown started construction on a new carbon-neutral terminal extension, which will strengthen the city’s position as a major UK port and is one of the UK’s first Levelling Up projects to get underway. The port has been awarded £11.25m funding from the Department for […]