Award-Winning UVG-The Urban Vocal Group goes from strength to strength!
Since joining The Guildhall Trust earlier this year and the easing of Covid restrictions, UVG – The Urban Vocal Group has been busy delivering summer activities for young people, expanded its mentoring programme, undertaken a brand refresh and re-established its vocal groups for children and adults in the community, culminating in an inspiring performance […]
Learn to “talk about it” this World Suicide Prevention Day
For this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday 10 September, the Portsmouth Mental Health Alliance is asking everyone to learn how to talk and listen to someone who may be at risk of suicide. Anyone can now sign up for a free 20-minute e-learning module to build skills and confidence in how to: See the […]
Green light for Castle Road to remain closed
A popular shopping and dining street in the heart of Southsea is to remain closed to vehicles, in line with the wishes of the majority of residents, business owners and visitors. Castle Road was initially closed by Portsmouth City Council last year to create space for walking and cycling as the pandemic restrictions increased. These […]
Local artists and writers sought for seafront exhibition
Local artists and writers are being offered the chance to have their work included in an exhibition that shows how public art might be incorporated into the next stage of the Southsea Coastal Scheme at Southsea Castle. Selected artists will be showcased in the ‘A Collaborative Arts Plan for Southsea and Portsmouth’ exhibition at The […]
Overnight temporary repair to the Hard Interchange
Temporary surfacing repairs will be carried out at the Hard Interchange from Wednesday 8 September for one night. The work will fix damage caused to the road surface and is essential to ensure the continued and safe operation of the transport hub. Portsmouth City Council is discussing ways to build a permanent solution to the […]
Portsmouth to pay tribute to emergency services on 999 Day
Portsmouth will pay tribute to emergency services in the city and across the country at a flag-raising ceremony to mark national Emergency Services Day, 9 September, known as 999 Day. Portsmouth City Council will hold a short ceremony led by the Lord Mayor, Cllr Frank Jonas, featuring representatives from Hampshire Constabulary, Hampshire Fire & Rescue […]
Milton Neighbourhood Plan – have your say
Milton residents are being invited to have their say on the area’s draft neighbourhood plan, which outlines a way forward for the area for the next 15 years. The Milton Neighbourhood Planning Forum has prepared the plan, which will inform future planning decisions made by Portsmouth City Council in the area. The next stage of […]
Ideas and plans for Victoria Park’s future unveiled
People in Portsmouth can take a closer look at ideas and plans for the future of Victoria Park as Portsmouth City Council prepares to submit a bid for a £2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The proposals, which can be seen at www.victoriaparkportsmouth.org.uk/the-masterplan, include a new community hub, a nature-inspired play area […]
New facilities for Portsmouth children with special educational needs
Penhale Infant School is set to open a brand new Inclusion Centre at the start of the new Autumn term, to provide more facilities for children with special educational needs (SEN), as part of Portsmouth City Council’s £3.5m investment in inclusive education approved earlier this year. The £1.1m Inclusion Centre is for children who […]
Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal’s future secured
Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal will be a community asset for generations to come after Portsmouth City Council bought the building to secure its future. The council has bought the 650-seat cultural venue for £700,000 from the New Theatre Royal Trust, which operates the theatre, and it will now be rented back to the trust. The […]