Portsmouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia to become sister cities to progress trade opportunities
Portsmouth and Halifax Nova Scotia in Canada will formalise their “sister city” agreement to expand on both cities’ work to develop opportunities for business on Thursday 19 January. The agreement will be signed by Mayor of Halifax, Mike Savage and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor Hugh Mason. The signing of this formal agreement opens […]
New year, new beginnings with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council are holding their first foster carer recruitment event of 2023 on Saturday, 21 January, from 10 am-1 pm at Portsmouth’s Holiday Inn Express, Farlington. As you clinked flutes or joined the countdown this New Year’s Eve, what resolutions did you make? How about one that changes your life… and theirs? The first fostering drop-in event […]
Would you like to join the Wymering Manor Trust, in planning the future of one of Portsmouth’s oldest houses?
Built by Catholics in 1581, its Elizabethan timber frame wraps round the great hall with its dramatic twisting staircases to the fine rooms and attics above, while the nineteenth century extensions offer several different spaces. It’s listed Grade II*, and its atmospheric interiors and garden attract enthusiastic volunteers. The Wymering Manor Trust’s aim is […]
Portsmouth bus operators cap fares at £2 until 31 March 2023
People across Portsmouth can benefit from single bus fares capped at £2 for the winter under a government-backed campaign to encourage people back on to public transport. Portsmouth City Council has collaborated with local bus companies First Solent and Stagecoach who have both taken up the scheme. According to the Department for Transport, people can save […]
£75,000 boost to cycling and walking improvements in Portsmouth
Creating a cycling and walking network that’s better connected, safer and accessible to all is one step closer following the funding award from Active Travel England, Department of Transport. Portsmouth City Council has been awarded £75,000 by Active Travel England to invest in working with communities to design improvements to the city’s existing cycling […]
Epic 78-day voyage kicks off 2023 cruise season for Portsmouth
2023 will see Portsmouth International Port host more maiden calls and welcome back iconic cruise lines, as it continues to cement its place as the first choice for luxury, boutique and expedition cruise brands. The initial release of the 2023 cruise schedule will see many cruise passengers begin their journeys in the city, or alternatively stop in Portsmouth […]
Portsmouth charity hosts its first conference to celebrate their achievements of 2022
A charity that helps communities across the world is hosting its first conference to help raise awareness and celebrate their achievements over the past year. URBOND, a Portsmouth-based charity is holding its first ever conference event to shine a light on the work the charity has done around community integration and cohesion, youth support […]
Rising cost of living, Christmas and World Cup all contributing to a rise in domestic abuse incidents
The number of calls to Portsmouth’s Stop Domestic Abuse service has doubled in recent weeks, indicating a significant increase in domestic abuse in the city. The number of calls doubled the day after England’s first World Cup match on 21 November. And the calls show that the rising cost of living and pressures of […]
Royal Honour for Cathedral Pioneer
She has inspired generations of children to explore the heritage and history of Portsmouth Cathedral – and still contributes hugely to its life in retirement. Now Rosemary Fairfax has been honoured in the King’s first New Year’s Honours list, as she receives a British Empire Medal for her services to the cathedral and community. In […]
Portsmouth City Council pledges fun for everyone at Hilsea Lido
A Portsmouth City Council-led consultation on behalf of the Hilsea Lido Trust has identified eight pledges to the community for the redevelopment of Hilsea Lido and the surrounding area of Hilsea Lines. The council and Trust are getting the local community involved in designing and developing Hilsea Lines, after receiving £8.75m levelling up funding from […]