Portsmouth’s Mary Rose to receive £327,652 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country including Portsmouth’s Mary Rose in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today. The Mary Rose in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has been awarded a grant of £327,652 to help meet the costs […]
UVG – THE URBAN VOCAL GROUP AND THE CONTEMPORARY VOICE ACADEMY ANNOUNCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY IN VOCAL COACHING!
Vocalists, singing teachers and musicians are invited to join a one-day masterclass presented by UVG – The Urban Vocal Group and The Contemporary Voice Academy, supported by The Guildhall Trust, at Portsmouth Guildhall from 10am-4pm on Sunday 27th February 2022. Led by industry leaders from the two organisations who have over 35 years of combined experience in training singers, musicians and vocal teachers, the day will cover a series of vocal training and development techniques, vocal health guidance and skills for […]
Survey will help develop walking routes in the city
People are being asked to give their views on walking around the city as part of a survey that could shape the way we use the city for leisure and commuting in the future. Portsmouth City Council is seeking views on the Public Rights of Way network through a 12-week opinion survey which will feed […]
Proud Somerstown grandma hails Somerstown street gallery
A Somerstown grandma has spoken of her pride in watching her granddaughter launch an ambitious city centre community art project Somerstown Street Gallery with a stunning 30m Somerstown-themed mural. Skyla’s masterpiece will now be followed with artwork by local street artists, school children, charities, youth clubs, professionals and amateurs who will help decorate the site […]
Twelve-year-old Tyler Thompson has been named Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler of 2021.
Every year, as part of the Wightlink in the Community programme, Wightlink gets together with the Vectis Boating and Fishing Club to reward the young fisherman or woman who has conducted themselves best over the course of a year’s angling on Ryde Pier.. This year, Carisbrooke College student Tyler Thompson from Chillerton impressed club officials […]
Improvements to rapid transit, walking and cycling in south east Hampshire to help fight climate change
The attendance of world leaders in Glasgow at the recent 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) shows the importance of making changes to behaviour to prevent climate change. To help achieve this, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council, are working together to deliver improved bus services and improvements to walking […]
Pilot mediation service aims to reduce evictions
An innovative pilot aiming to reduce evictions by providing free mediation between private landlords and tenants in Portsmouth will run to the end of December 2021. The pilot scheme, run by Portsmouth Mediation Service on behalf of Portsmouth City Council, will offer free, independent advice and support for both landlords and tenants that find themselves […]
Green at the heart of new look city centre
Following the purchase of the former Sainsbury’s site in the city centre, Portsmouth City Council has now unveiled their fresh-thinking regeneration plans. A multi-functional, green space will not only serve existing communities and users of the city centre but will also be the linchpin for new homes and a new community. The ambitious long-term plans […]
Portsmouth residents called on to make a difference in climate change fight
Portsmouth residents are being told their choices can play a big part in fighting climate change and help the city become carbon neutral. The rallying cry comes as Portsmouth City Council announces it has managed to halve the carbon emitted through energy use in its operational buildings over the last 10 years. The impressive achievement […]
Topping out ceremony for new homes for adults with learning disabilities
Ex-Lord Mayor, Jim Patey, recently got a first glimpse of ‘Patey Court’ a new site of supported living flats in Paulsgrove which will be opening next year. The accommodation, being developed by Portsmouth City Council, will be named after Jim Patey in honour of his service to the Paulsgrove ward and Portsmouth as a […]