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 […]
Historic defences revealed near Southsea Castle
Amazing insights into the history surrounding Southsea Castle have been revealed during excavation works for the Southsea Coastal Scheme flood defence project. A structure designed to hold a swivel mount gun dating back to the early 19th century has been exposed beneath the existing promenade in front of the castle. In addition, a large triangular defence […]
Portsmouth joins the global climate stage
Portsmouth City Council has joined several international climate change initiatives to increase climate action ambitions and demonstrate transparency in their actions and progress. Initiatives include the Carbon Disclosure Project, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, Race to Zero and Race to Resilience. Portsmouth City Council publicly discloses its climate profile through the Carbon Disclosure […]
Festive fun at the panto for Isle of Wight primary schoolchildren
More than 100 children from Binstead Primary School travelled to Portsmouth to enjoy a performance of Sleeping Beauty at the New Theatre Royal, supported by Wightlink. The ferry company helped the school with travel costs and liaised with the theatre to arrange the visit. The cast even sent a special video message to the […]