Have your say on the new draft Portsmouth Local Plan
A new draft local plan for the city has been created by Portsmouth City Council who are now inviting residents to read the plan and give their feedback in a public consultation running until 31 October 2021. The Portsmouth Local Plan is a plan for the whole city for the next fifteen years. It sets […]
Wightlink celebrates the return of the Isle of Wight Festival
It was all hands on deck at Wightlink Ferries as many thousands of music lovers boarded ferries to cross the Solent and enjoy three days of live music at the Isle of Wight Festival. The much-loved annual event was cancelled in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and then postponed from its usual June […]
Paraffin’s work has been recognised for its excellence with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise
This prestigious award recognises Paraffin’s excellence in international trade, and the outstanding year on year growth they have achieved over the last three years. It also reflects the impact Paraffin has had in creating positive cultural change through our delivery of learning and capabilities to some of the best brands and manufacturing businesses in the […]
Support given for the Guildhall Walk road closure
A vibrant street in the city centre is to remain closed to vehicles following positive feedback from local residents and business owners, as well as visitors. Portsmouth City Council fully closed Guildhall Walk as pandemic restrictions increased, last year, under temporary powers granted by central government. Prior to the pandemic the road was closed to traffic after 7pm each day. The […]
Social Work in the South, Promoting Stronger Futures and Portsmouth City Council’s attendance at the event
Meet the Stronger Futures’ team from Portsmouth City Council at Social Work in the South on Thursday 23 September at the Ark Conference Centre in Basingstoke. The children’s social care team would love to meet you. Organised by Hampshire County Council, the event is aimed at qualified social workers who are looking to network with […]
Be transported to imaginary places
Grab your free tickets to enjoy an afternoon of poetry and harp playing at the Imaginary Places event on Saturday 2 October at 2pm at Portsmouth Central Library. This enchanting event, from Portsmouth City Council, features poet, Chris Tutton, reading from his poetry, and harpist Anne Denholm’s musical interpretation of the poetry. Chris Tutton is […]
Make a difference to Portsmouth’s vulnerable children
Meet some of our dedicated foster carers and the Foster Portsmouth team this autumn to discover more about the challenges and rewards of fostering. Portsmouth City Council is holding their first in-person foster carer recruitment event since Covid restrictions have been eased for people living in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The event, which will be held […]
Addressing digital exclusion with full fibre connectivity
The last decade has seen digital exclusion go from a relatively minor issue to a significant problem for millions of citizens. The latest stats show that nearly 12m people (22% of the UK population) lack at least some essential digital skills. At the same time, we are increasingly having to conduct our lives online. Everything […]
Local community supports road closure to the south end of Palmerston Road
A vibrant and bustling street in Southsea is to remain closed to vehicles, in line with the wishes of the majority of local residents and business owners, as well as those that travel through the area and go to shop or eat out. Part of Palmerston Road, south of Osborne Road, was initially closed […]
Free exhibition at Hotwalls Studios showcasing impressive series of community artwork
A community art project created by hundreds of people will be on show at the Hotwalls Studios, Old Portsmouth, this weekend. Over the summer, hundreds of people have collaborated with 21 artists from the Hotwalls Studios to create an impressive series of seven woven artworks using sustainable materials. The project also includes a 10ft […]