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 […]
When you stop, engine stops – new anti-engine idling campaign launches
Drivers in Portsmouth have been asked to switch their car engines off when they are stationary and it is safe to do so, to improve people’s health by lowering air pollution. Air pollution has a major impact on the health of people who suffer from respiratory conditions, older people, those with heart disease, children […]
Portsmouth SEND families hail information event a big success
More than 60 people attended a free event designed to help families with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The Local Offer Live event, at Central Library, helped families learn more about the services available to children and young people aged up to 25. Cllr Suzy Horton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet […]
Football donation from Hawks Women boosts girls’ football team
A kit and equipment donation from Havant & Waterlooville Women’s FC has given a boost to the girls’ football team at HSDC. Havant & Waterlooville Football Club reformed its women’s division in June 2022, which was perfect timing as the Lionesses then shined a huge spotlight on women’s football. Since formation, Hawks Women has […]
Yule never guess what, Portsmouth buses are running on Christmas day
Passengers in Portsmouth will find it easy to travel this Christmas Day, thanks to special bus services. Working with bus providers First Solent and Stagecoach, Portsmouth City Council has compiled a festive public transport timetable, which is designed to help get local people and visitors into town for celebrations, to take people to and from […]
A new undercover skatepark upgrades the former Sainsbury’s site in the city centre
A new indoor skatepark is officially opening this week in the former Sainsbury’s building to the north of the city centre. This Saturday (10 December) will see the Clarence Street doors to Pitt Street Skatepark open offering people of all ages a chance to come and try out some new skills. Portsmouth City Council […]
Eclectic mix of Portsmouth communities to benefit from grant funding
People across Portsmouth will have access to a diverse range of projects, groups and support thanks to more than £30,000 of grant funding. Portsmouth City Council awarded community inclusion grants to 34 organisations across the city with each bidding for up to £1,000 for projects that aim to make the city a place where […]
New Theatre Royal announce Flo & Joan as latest patrons
New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth is excited to announce that the multi-award winning British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are joining them as patrons. The acclaimed live act consisting of sisters Rosie and Nicola Dempsey, have headlined and played to sold-out audiences across the UK, North America and Australia, and their hour-long special, Alive […]