Tag: Community

Council spearheads extra support for Portsmouth communities

Community groups in Portsmouth are being asked to claim their share of tens of thousands of pounds worth of support set to be available in the city. Portsmouth City Council is asking groups to come forward and say what help they need so it can partner them with businesses that will help, free of charge. […]

A ‘safety first’ for Portico as firefighting kit is shipped to Ghana

  Portico has covered the shipping and customs clearance cost of a container of fire fighting equipment bound for Ghana to help firefighter Storms Menri and charity FIRE AID get essential safety gear to where it is desperately needed. The container of firefighting kit, including essential PPE, radio equipment, hoses, smoke alarms, breathing apparatus sets and […]

Learning disability event at Portsmouth Football Club

Adults and young people with a learning disability are invited to Moving Forward, an education and employment event at Portsmouth Football Club, Legends Lounge, on Thursday 17 March, from 9.30 am to 4 pm. The free event will showcase services and employers across the city who support adults and young people with learning disabilities. Young people aged […]

Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Hovertravel shortlisted in Beautiful South awards

  Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Hovertravel has been shortlisted in the 2022 Beautiful South Awards’ Resilience & Innovation category for its Island Rescue initiative. This award recognises businesses within the tourism industry who have demonstrated innovation, resilience and adaptation, along with support for their local communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The winners will be announced on […]

New website launched to Rediscover Portsmouth and support local businesses

Portsmouth City Council has launched the Rediscover Portsmouth mobile-friendly website to help residents shop local and support Portsmouth businesses. The website, rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk, highlights Portsmouth’s wide variety of businesses and features deals, directions and opening hours. Designed for use on the move, residents can use built-in GPS technology to discover businesses near their location. From Albert […]

Southsea Food Festival set to return this July!

  Portsmouth City Council announced today that the popular Southsea Food Festival will return on the 16th & 17th July 2022.  Local food businesses and traders are invited to attend this celebration weekend. The Southsea Food Festival is a popular annual event comprising of over 40 food and drinks stalls from local and regional businesses. […]

Portsmouth reaches first dose milestone

  Over 80% of Portsmouth residents aged 12 and over have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. With walk-in clinics running through March, young people, in particular, are urged to come forward and get protected against the virus. In Portsmouth, 61% of 12–15-year-olds and almost 70% of 16–17-year-olds have received their first […]

Port Solent set to keep kids entertained this February with its free Kids Clubs

    This February half-term, parents looking to entertain the kids can add Port Solent’s Kids Clubs to their list as it announces fun-filled events throughout half term, including the very popular Silly Scott’s Magic Shows and Children’s Parties Portsmouth. The free events will take place on Tuesday 22nd Feb and Thursday 24th Feb during […]

Wightlink is recognised for its environmental achievements and ambitions

  Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Wightlink has reached the finals of two prestigious awards in recognition of its environmental achievements and ambitions. The Isle of Wight ferry company is a finalist in the Beautiful South Tourism Awards (Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category) and the Maritime UK Awards (Clean Maritime Operator category). Chief Executive Keith Greenfield […]