Seekers are encouraging the people of Portsmouth to get out into their local environment this winter on a fun and interactive local trail.
Seekers Create have teamed up with CityFibre, Casemates Studios and Clarke Reynolds (The Blind Braille Artist) to bring an interactive family experience to Portsmouth North that is fun, gets people out into their local environment and provides education around disability. Seekers are encouraging the people of Portsmouth to get out into their local environment this […]
Plan to revive historic city park can go ahead thanks to National Lottery funding
Portsmouth’s original ‘people’s park’ has been awarded just over £2.2m of National Lottery funding for a bold plan to revitalise it as a beautiful, historic community space at the heart of the city. The plan for Victoria Park can go ahead after The National Lottery Heritage Fund announced that a bid for funding by Portsmouth […]
Hayley Wheeler on raising £3,570 to support the Trussell Trust Food Bank Portsmouth and Pompey In The Community
The Reverse Advent Calendar came about 4 years ago as I saw first hand there was a need for support and kindness to the local community who were struggling especially during the hard months of winter. So with the support of my line manager, the idea was launched in our office, on a small scale, […]
Portico go the extra mile to help Ghanaian firefighters
Portico is helping a firefighter who is fundraising to provide kit for firefighters in Ghana who put themselves in danger with only the most basic equipment, by covering all customs clearance and shipping costs of a container of protective gear. Cosham firefighter Storms Menri has been fundraising to send redundant Hampshire and Isle of […]
‘COVID’s not over yet’ public health leader warns ahead of move to Plan B
Last week’s announcement from the Prime Minister that England will move to Plan B measures this week came against a backdrop of a sharp rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Portsmouth during the first week of December, leading to refreshed warnings from the city’s public health director. Cases increased 44 per cent […]
“Somerstown self-portrait gallery has given my dad purpose and joy at a very difficult time”
The daughter of a Somerstown artist said adding his painting to Portsmouth City Council’s Somerstown Self-Portrait Gallery had given her dad a ‘new lease of life, purpose and joy’ after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease soon after breaking his back during COVID lockdown. Helen Goss said her dad Richard – a prolific local […]
Local people invited to share their experiences of shared housing
Tenants, landlords and those living or working near houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Portsmouth are being urged to share their experiences in a survey before it closes on 16 January 2022. According to estimates developed by Portsmouth City Council, there are around 6,000 HMOs in Portsmouth – and the council would like to hear […]
Hovertravel is 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant
Hovertravel has formally declared to ensure those who serve, or who have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly, becoming the 1000th signatory in the South East to the Armed Forces Covenant. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains: “With Portsmouth Naval Base being one of our closest neighbours we […]
Portsmouth City Council to host tenant drop-in sessions for private renters
People renting homes in the private sector can come and speak to Portsmouth City Council about their experiences as a private tenant at a drop-in at the Council’s Civic Offices between 2pm and 4pm on 9 December. The drop-in event is an opportunity for the public to speak with the team about being a […]
Food waste trial expands to include more homes in Portsmouth
5,500 additional homes have been added to the food waste trial, currently in its fourth phase in Portsmouth. Around 55,000 households – more than two-thirds of the city – are now participating in the food waste trial. Deliveries of food caddies to additional homes in the food waste trial began last week and collections this […]