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 […]
‘This is really emotional’ – former residents watch crane lift first panel from Somerstown tower block
Tearful former residents of Horatia House described their emotions at watching a crane lift the first panel from the condemned Somerstown tower block. “I wasn’t going to get all emotional but I can’t help it,” said Tara Keenan, who lived for nine years in the 1960s Meriden Road building. Click here to watch a two-minute […]
Freedom of the City of Portsmouth for Falklands veterans and more
Veterans of the Falklands conflict are among those to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth. The plan to grant the Freedom of the City to those who served overseas and at home during the conflict, as well as those who have dedicated their lives to service in Portsmouth, is to be formally […]
Social housing tenants asked to rate repairs
Social housing tenants in Portsmouth are being asked to rate the repairs service they get from their landlord. Portsmouth City Council’s Housing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel wants to know how social housing providers are performing when it comes to addressing day-to-day repairs such as fixing a leaky tap. Residents are being asked to take […]
Winning images and poems that capture the essence of Portsmouth revealed
The winners of the Imagine Portsmouth poetry and photography competition had been announced on the 2nd of December. The Capture Portsmouth photo and poetry competition was run through the summer of 2021, following the launch of the new Imagine Portsmouth 2040 city vision in early 2021. The purpose of the city vision is to collectively […]
Portsmouth social worker wins student of the year award
A newly-qualified social worker at Portsmouth City Council has won a top national award. Lucy Collier won the student social worker of the year award for her role in supporting children with disabilities and their families. The Social Worker of the Year Awards was held on Wednesday 17 November and streamed online. Two other Portsmouth City […]
Have your say – Portsmouth accessibility of travel survey
Residents and visitors to Portsmouth are being asked to have their say on the accessibility of travel in and around Portsmouth. Portsmouth City Council wishes to make the city accessible to all and make travel easy. The transport accessibility survey will help the council understand people’s views on how easy it is to get around […]