Episode 1: Meet the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Operations Team: Ops Manager Steff Jones, Business Pillar Lead Marian Glover, and Education & Community Pillar Lead Kirsty Hill.
Episode 4: Our Partner – Unloc
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc’s programmes
Episode 8: Events in Portsmouth with Steff Jones
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!
Episode 10: Cruise Passenger Meet & Greets
Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Cruise Passenger programme Meet & Greets with Vanessa Busfield, Portsmouth Ambassador and programme co-lead.
Episode 11: CP Robinson and Portsmouth Pride
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to CP Robinson from Portsmouth Pride about Pride UK.
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 17: Tania Marsh & Lucy Potts – Society of St James
In this episode Kirsty Hill, our Education & Community Programme Lead, speaks with Lucy Potts and Tania Marsh from Society of St James about the organisation, their digital advent calendar, and the Recovery Film Festival.
Episode 19: Tim Forer
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Tim Forer about longstanding Shaping Portsmouth Patron Blake Morgan, and United Services Portsmouth Rugby Club.
Episode 21: Andy Grays
In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Andy Grays, CEO of the Guildhall Trust, about Portsmouth Guildhall, its history, and recent developments.
Southsea Food Festival 2026 dates confirmed
Portsmouth City Council is proud to announce the return of the much-loved Southsea Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026 in the heart of Southsea. Now in its 18th year, the festival continues to champion Portsmouth’s vibrant food and drink scene. This year’s event will be extra special as it […]