Episode 42: SLR Marine Recruitment
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries chats with Sarah Roads and Tatum Isaacs from SLR Marine Recruitment about their careers, launching and growing the business, and expanding to SLR Local.
Episode 43: Green City Partnership
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Felicity Harris, Portsmouth City Council’s Strategic Lead for Climate Resilience & Natural Environment, about her role, the importance of green spaces in the city, and how we can all help with the Green City Partnership.
Meet our new Chief Operating Officer!
Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that CP Robinson will be joining the team as our new Chief Operating Officer. CEO Dave Humphries made the announcement at the end of the Shaping Portsmouth Conference on Friday 15th January at the Portsmouth Guildhall. CP said “I’m not from Portsmouth, but Portsmouth became home to me. Portsmouth […]
Southern Motor Contracts joins us as a Patron
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome Southern Motor Contracts as our newest Patron. Southern Motor Contracts is an independent, family-run leasing company and provider of flexible fleet management, vehicle rental, and finance solutions. Tracy Ramsey, Fleet Executive at Southern Motor Contracts, said “Joining Shaping Portsmouth is a great opportunity to support the city’s growth. We’re excited […]
Episode 46: First Steps First Aid
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Jack Boaden and Jess Spencer from First Steps First Aid about their history as paramedics, starting the business, and delivering first aid training to businesses, schools, and more.
The Apprenticeship Bus gets a fresh new wrap!
The 2026 Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus has finally landed and from today is in service across the city. Our very eye catching 2026 wrap was designed by City of Portsmouth College student Anya Velex and celebrates apprenticeships and the city’s centenary. We are enormously grateful to Stagecoach Group Limited for continuing to support our Apprenticeship […]
Portsmouth launches City of Culture bid
Portsmouth has announced its intention to bid for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2029 title to showcase the city’s creativity, heritage and ambition on a national stage. The announcement comes as Portsmouth prepares for Portsmouth100, a year-long celebration in 2026 marking a century since Portsmouth achieved city status. Portsmouth100 will bring together communities, organisations […]
Episode 47: Biscoes Solicitors
CEO Dave Humphries talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, about her career, the firm, and their work in the community, in particular their dedication to the Armed Forces Community and support of the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme.
Episode 48: Carrington West
CEO Dave Humphries talks to James Fernandes, Managing Director of Carrington West, about founding the recruitment business, being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and how they give back to Portsmouth.
Airbus joins Shaping Portsmouth
The Shaping Portsmouth team are delighted to announce that Airbus have come on board as a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth. Airbus is at the forefront of satellite manufacturing and innovation, reinforcing the UK’s position as a global leader in satellite technology. Claire Foster, Portsmouth Site Operations Manager for Airbus, said “While the facility may say […]