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 […]
Have your say – Rental e-scooter survey
How do you feel about rental e-scooters in the city? Now that a regulated, legal trial is fully underway, the council is asking you once again to share your views on e-scooters through an opinion survey. Portsmouth City Council’s trial of Voi rental e-scooters launched in the city in March 2021. The council, in partnership […]
Exploria proving popular as over 5,000 visitors bounce, play and jump for joy
Exploria, the brand new adventure play and bounce facility at the Pyramids in Southsea, has welcomed more than 5,000 visitors in its first week of opening to the delight of Portsmouth City Council, who own the centre. Families with children from 6 months upwards have enjoyed exploring the new attraction, which is run by […]
Somerstown kids dream of a bright new future for their neighbourhood
Space hopper races, den building workshops, storytellers and plant potting, in Portsmouth streets closed to traffic, allowed Somerstown kids to get involved with planning for their new neighbourhood. Hundreds of Somerstown people took part in a free ‘Play and Plants’ community engagement session hosted by Portsmouth City Council in Melbourne Place and Atherstone Walk as […]
Residents in Portsmouth urged to check their voter registration details from Portsmouth City Council
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up-to-date. With elections taking place in Portsmouth in May 2022, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part. The annual canvass ensures that Portsmouth City Council […]
Accolades for Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight, as the ferry company celebrates her third anniversary in service
Today (Thursday 26 August 2021), it is exactly three years since Wightlink’s £30million flagship entered service, carrying her first passengers between Portsmouth and Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight. Powered by hybrid energy, Victoria of Wight uses a combination of batteries and conventional engines. She uses 17% less low sulphur marine gas oil than […]
Siren call to have fun at Port Solent’s 999 Day
Port Solent will be on red alert for summer holiday fun with the return of its popular 999 Day on Saturday 4 September. An exciting array of vintage police cars and fire engines will be on display for visitors to explore and enjoy during the 999 Car Meet Special. There will also […]