Portsmouth says “Guten Tag!” to a new German visitor
Monday, marked another landmark moment for Portsmouth’s cruise ambitions, as the major German cruise line AIDA made a maiden call to the city. Since 1996, the fleet of AIDA Cruises has discovered the world. They put a signature German twist on cruising, with a casual, family-friendly atmosphere which attracts guests of all ages, including many […]
Solent LEP seeks Business Leaders to shape economic future for the region
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced it is looking for local business leaders to join its Board of Directors and welcomes applications from all parts of the Solent region, and from all backgrounds. The LEP is a business-led partnership tasked with driving the economic success of the Solent area and those joining the […]
Santander launches free UK-Wide online introductory digital skills course
New research by Santander has revealed that the average UK worker believes it’s too late to change careers by the age of 45 – because they can’t keep up with technology. A study of 2,000 adults found one in five (21%) would like to retrain and start a new career, but worry they are ‘too […]
2 Start Ltd helping rough sleepers to Choose Employability
A homeless forklift truck driver is back on the road to restarting his career thanks to a new initiative launched by Shaping Portsmouth. Gustas Pipyne had 18 years of driving experience but when his licence expired in the middle of the Covid pandemic, he found himself unable to pay the large fee to redo his […]
Electric buses are coming to Portsmouth
For the first time, residents will see electric buses on Portsmouth and Hampshire roads. Portsmouth City Council has been awarded £6.5 Million as part of the National Bus Strategy, for the funding of zero emissions buses as part of their partnership with First Solent and Hampshire County Council. This Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) […]
Private Hire Vehicle trial rescheduled
A trial to allow private hire vehicle drivers to use bus lanes in Portsmouth has been rescheduled to the summer. The trial, which will last for at least three months, was set to go ahead in late March. Portsmouth City Council has taken the important step of rescheduling the trial to give more time to […]
Innovative solar panel project begins at Portsmouth International Port
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, a large battery and solar canopies. The installation of a ground-breaking solar and […]
Women working in hospitality in Portsmouth offered tracking app to make sure they get home safely
Shaping Portsmouth are working with Portsmouth City Council and Isle of Wight Council to offer free year-long licenses for the StaySafe Lone Worker app to nightclubs and restaurants in the city as part of a new bid to help women feel safer. Over 300 licenses are available to women working in the hospitality sector in […]
Shaping Partner FSB explains how rising costs are affecting small businesses across the Solent area
Rising costs are having a huge impact on small businesses across the Solent and South Coast. On top of rising energy costs and surging prices, businesses are now facing the end of business support measures, mounting inflationary pressure and rising taxes next month. Analysis by Shaping Patron, FSB shows that April’s scheduled hike in employer […]
Major coup at national maritime awards for Solent LEP
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is celebrating after its triumph at this year’s Maritime UK Awards, having scooped a national award for its work to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future for the Solent region. At the awards ceremony, which took place on 10 March 2022 at the Glasgow Science Centre, the LEP […]