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 […]
Pompey Heroes Project: A retrospective
The Pompey Heroes is a project by Portsmouth-based photographer Olufemi Olaiya, which honours the brave key workers who volunteered and worked tirelessly at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic to improve the lives of the people of Portsmouth. Our lives have changed significantly since the Covid-19 outbreak, and these pictures put a face to the […]
Wightlink signs up a celebrity chef to showcase the Isle of Wight as a top destination for foodies
The Isle of Wight’s reputation as a top foodie destination has been given a boost, thanks to TV chef James Tanner who has visited the Island with Wightlink. Several Island producers are featured in a new short film, commissioned by the ferry company, which follows James as he collects ingredients for his recipes. Wightlink organised […]
Solent Mind blogger has released ‘The People and the Planet’ – aimed at helping children make sense of the pandemic.
The pandemic has thrown up many challenges for all of us, but for younger children it’s brought questions, anxieties and fears that, as adults, we may struggle to answer. Even now, children might be asking: “Have the nasty germs gone, now that lots of people aren’t wearing masks?” That’s one of the reasons, self-published author […]
Abri awards £40,000 Community Funding to local organisations
Abri, one of the south of England’s largest housing providers, has awarded over £40,000 from its Community Fund since April 2021 to support local organisations and projects, The Community Fund is part of Abri’s commitment to supporting and investing in communities, making them better places to live. Applications are decided on by its customer […]
Wightlink celebrates the achievements of its sponsored sports people and arts groups
Wightlink is now sifting through applications from groups and individuals who want to take part in its sponsorship scheme in 2022. Each year, the cross-Solent ferry company helps hundreds of people of all ages with thousands of pounds worth of travel through its Wightlink in the Community: Sponsorship scheme. This year’s deadline was the end […]
Support for improvements to key roundabouts in Portsmouth
Feedback from residents has helped inform plans for improvements to three major roundabouts in Portsmouth which will help increase bus reliability and journey times, while also improving cycling and walking routes. Portsmouth City Council recently engaged with local businesses and people who travel through Rudmore Roundabout in Stamshaw, Portsbridge Roundabout in Hilsea and Spur Road […]