Social Work in the South, Promoting Stronger Futures and Portsmouth City Council’s attendance at the event
Meet the Stronger Futures’ team from Portsmouth City Council at Social Work in the South on Thursday 23 September at the Ark Conference Centre in Basingstoke. The children’s social care team would love to meet you. Organised by Hampshire County Council, the event is aimed at qualified social workers who are looking to network with […]
Portsmouth port’s ‘living laboratory’ for green tech featured in new film
Portsmouth International Port are proud to be playing a leading role in a new British Ports Association (BPA) programme, discussing the maritime industry’s transition to a smarter, cleaner future. Committed to a cleaner future, the global shipping industry is undergoing a transformative journey. Intrinsic to our domestic shipping industry are Britain’s ports; our gateways to and from the […]
Employment stats don’t reflect lived reality, say small employers
The UK’s largest business group is urging policymakers to increase a targeted employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) break as the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the vacancy rate has hit an all-time high. In London, Scotland and the South East there are still fewer employees on payrolls than there were pre-pandemic. […]
Portsmouth’s social work heroes celebrated at industry event
Now in its fourth year, Social Work in the South returns, welcoming qualified social workers to network and learn from sector specialists on Thursday 23 September from 9am. The city’s social work heroes take centre stage at an industry event on Thursday 23 September at the Ark Conference Centre in Basingstoke. Social Work in the […]
Firms call for Employment Allowance rise amid “anti-small business” tax hikes
Responding to a 1.25% increase in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employers, employees and sole traders alongside a 1.25% increase in dividend taxation, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight Nicola Bailey said: “These hikes will have business owners and sole traders feeling demoralised at the point […]
Study suggests reforms to prevent bribery and corruption at major sporting events
Bribery and corruption at huge sporting events – such as the Olympics, World Cups and UEFA club competition finals – can and must be prevented, a new paper from the University of Portsmouth argues. Sporting events are often accompanied by allegations of bribery and corruption, including abuse of power, embezzlement, fraud and vote-rigging, but with […]
12 more months of saving residents energy and money: Read the 2020-2021 Switched On Portsmouth Impact Report
Switched On Portsmouth was launched in November 2019 by Portsmouth City Council. The primary aim of the service was to provide free support, initiatives and advice to residents in order to help them save energy, money and carbon at home. The service, managed by the council’s in-house energy services team, has now published its […]
Council resolving bin collection staff issues
It is hoped disruption to bin collections in Portsmouth will end this month following the recruitment of four new HGV drivers. HGV drivers are in short supply nationally and bin collections across the country have also been affected by staff having to self-isolate by either having COVID-19 or being a close contact of someone who […]
Seafront trail set to create family fun and business boost
It’s hoped a new family fun trail on Southsea seafront will provide a boost to local businesses. Children can take part in the free activity by simply collecting a leaflet and adding stickers to their map as they spot various landmarks. The leaflets are available from information points at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, The […]
Portsmouth International Port responds to removal of quarantine requirements for arrivals from France
Following the government’s announcement on Wednesday that fully vaccinated holidaymakers returning from France no longer need to quarantine, Andrew Williamson, passenger operations manager at Portsmouth International Port said: “Today’s announcement that quarantine restrictions will be dropped from 4am on Sunday 8 August for arrivals from France, who have had both vaccinations, is welcome news […]