Portsmouth continues pledge to end male violence against women
City leaders have made a pledge to end male violence against women, and residents are encouraged to do the same on White Ribbon Day (Friday 25 November). Marked annually around the world, White Ribbon Day is a global initiative to end male violence against women and calls on men to take action to make […]
Call to shop local and celebrate Portsmouth’s small businesses
Portsmouth’s small businesses are celebrated in the run-up to the national Small Business Saturday with the mission to support and shop local on 3 December. Local independents from Yarty, The South Coast Bagel Company, Fries Love and Nosh Box have all grown their businesses over the last year. Yarty, based in Southsea, make premium fruit […]
CityFibre network rollout to bring major economic boost to Portsmouth and Havant
A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Portsmouth and Havant stand to be huge beneficiaries from the rollout of future-proof infrastructure which is now well underway across both areas. The study by the consultancy Hatch, (Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network), estimates that, […]
Hilsea estate agents ROK Marsh supports city charities and pledges to do even more in 2023
An estate agency is going above and beyond for several local charities. Hilsea-based ROK Marsh has been working hard to raise essential funds and awareness for several charities over the last few months and has big plans for the coming months and into next year, pledging even more support. The firm has four charity […]
Portsmouth community groups join forces to support SEND families
Families who have children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being invited to a free support event. The event is at Central Library (third floor) on Wednesday 7 December from 10am to 2pm. This drop-in event allows parents and carers to arrive at any time throughout the day. 14 […]
Have your say about community facilities at Bransbury Park
Portsmouth City Council has launched a survey to find out what community facilities residents want to see at Bransbury Park. The council’s planning to build a new leisure centre at Bransbury Park and would like to include a space for community facilities for health, social, educational, and recreational activities, as well as parties and […]
Mexico trip broadens horizons through fun cultural and work experiences
Being fully immersed in another culture motivated HSDC students to gain invaluable work and life experience during an exciting funded trip to Mexico. A group of 29 students from a range of curriculum areas took part in a Turing Scheme-funded trip to Puebla, with the aim being for the group to take part in […]
Portsmouth’s high street Christmas shopping campaign partners with We Stand Together project
The council’s 2022 Christmas campaign to support local high street businesses has partnered with the We Stand Together project to provide a supportive environment for those who have experienced sexual violence or harassment. The We Stand Together project is coordinated by Portsmouth City Council in partnership with Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS). […]
City trials faster private hire journeys
People ordering private hire vehicles such as Aqua Cars, Uber and Bolt which are licenced in Portsmouth will now be able to benefit from more efficient journeys in five key points of the city, as part of a trial by Portsmouth City Council. From November 14, Portsmouth-licensed private hire vehicles – cars that can […]
Aspex Portsmouth successfully gains Arts Council England funding for next three years
Aspex Portsmouth are extremely grateful that Arts Council England have recognised the value of the work they do in bringing new art and ideas to the heart of Portsmouth. Renewing the National Portfolio status for 2023-26 (regular annual funding) means Aspex Portsmouth can continue to help the City’s cultural scene thrive – cultivating art, creativity […]