‘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 […]
Portsmouth charging clean air zone launches
The government-mandated charging clean air zone (CAZ) had launched on Monday 29 November in Portsmouth. Drivers of private vans, cars and motorcycles will not be charged to drive in Portsmouth, no matter how old the vehicle is, but they could be charged in other clean air zones in the UK. The Portsmouth CAZ is a […]
D-Day Story to host a range of family-friendly festive events
Families are in for a treat as Portsmouth City Council’s D-Day Story is offering four festive events in the run-up to Christmas. The events are taking place as follows: Christmas choir performance onboard the Landing Craft Tank 7074 – Friday 3 December, 5 pm until 7:30 pm Visitors can enjoy a unique performance from […]
Get into the festive spirit at this year’s Hotwalls Christmas Market
Craft lovers are in for a treat this Christmas as the Hotwalls Christmas Market is making a welcome return on Saturday 4 December and Sunday 5 December. The market is free for all to attend and the perfect opportunity to shop for local, handmade gifts. Visitors can chat to local artists in the Open Studios, […]
Share your experience of the pandemic for a strong future
Residents in Portsmouth are invited to have their say on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their lives in research undertaken by Portsmouth City Council. Residents will be able to share their experiences of lockdown through an online survey or via a telephone consultation service. The survey, which went live on, 29 November, is open […]