Go wild for reading this summer!
Help children to go wild about books and the planet by visiting a Portsmouth library from 10th July 2021 and signing up for the fun and free Wild World Heroes summer reading challenge. Portsmouth City Council is once again supporting the Reading Agency’s summer reading challenge, which encourages reading for pleasure for children aged […]
More funding requested for wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles
Senior officials at Portsmouth City Council have written to Government to request that more funding is made available to help drivers of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles upgrade their vehicles ahead of the launch of Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Portsmouth City Council submitted a full business case for the CAZ in December […]
Looking back on Ports Fest 2021
The first weekend of July this year saw Ports Fest return to the city in the form of a three-day festival, comprising mainly of outdoor and free events to suit the current climate. Highlights included the face of the 2021 sea shanty revival, The Longest Johns, who headlined the opening concert on Friday night, […]
Port sparks interest from EV owners with new InstaVolt charging points
The electric vehicle charge point network, InstaVolt, have installed two charging points at Portsmouth International Port. It’s part of the port’s commitment to become the first net carbon neutral UK port by 2030, and the first zero emission port by 2050. Improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions are two of the most pressing issues […]
Successful rental e-scooter trial expands into Queen Alexandra and St Mary’s Hospitals
With the recent expansion of the rental e-scooter trial in Portsmouth, riders can now travel by rental e-scooter to work or to visit friends and relatives at Queen Alexandra Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital. Parking racks for keyworkers and visitors have been added to both hospital sites. With the recent expansion of the rental e-scooter […]
Highbury College and University of Portsmouth celebrate new collaberation
Highbury College and the University of Portsmouth are working together to provide greater educational opportunities to people in Portsmouth and beyond. On Thursday, July 1, the two organisations signed the Heads of Terms Agreement, which outlines their commitment to this new and exciting collaboration. The new city-wide post-16 educational partnership is designed to support […]
Because Equality Matters! Rob Trent takes over as Chair of Toucan Diversity
A man who has campaigned for the rights of disabled people has been appointed as Chair of Toucan Diversity, a social enterprise that provides equality and disability awareness training. Rob Trent, who is himself disabled, will take over as Chair of Toucan Diversity on July 2. Rob, who is a mouth painting artist specialising in […]
New enclosed dog training and exercise area on Southsea Common
Portsmouth City Council is to open a new enclosed dog training area on Southsea Common in response to suggestions from local residents and dog walkers. The new training area, which is being created over the next few weeks, is located between Pembroke Road and Pier Road in Southsea and is intended to provide a safe, enclosed […]
Superstar teachers shine bright at Teach Portsmouth Awards Live ceremony
A virtual awards ceremony in Portsmouth for the city’s superstar teachers has revealed the winners in 8 award categories on Thursday 8 July. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was held on Zoom video conferencing. Teachers, learning support assistants and head teachers have gone above and beyond to support the city’s children, young people […]
High five for Long Curtain Moat!
Crucial heritage maintenance work on Long Curtain Moat has seen the Southsea Coastal Scheme make the top five of this year’s ‘People’s Choice’ category in the 2021 SECBE Constructing Excellence Awards. Locals got behind the Portsmouth City Council-led project, casting an impressive 421 votes for the project, which was also a finalist in the Conservation […]