Portsmouth City Council

Hampshire and Solent councils submit devolution bid to government

A new Love Portsmouth Pop-Up shop is opening in Gunwharf this weekend, showcasing a number goods produced by local businesses.

New pop-up shop announced for Gunwharf which is "proudly Portsmouth"

From left - Gez Driffield, Ester Wheeler and Lisa Platts, all from Parcs (Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service). Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Counselling service fighting to stay open as funding dries up

Portsmouth City Council invests £250,000 in childcare initiative

Portsmouth Crown Court

Agency sentenced after overcrowding properties and harassing tenants

Devolution plans could lead to 'Shotgun Wedding' in Hampshire

WATCH: Drone footage captures staggering progress at Hilsea Lido

Mayfield Records were one of the beneficiaries of the grant in a previous round. Dominic Elton said: "We recently relocated to a new recording facility, which we had to refurbish. The grant ensured that the works were completed on time allowing us to reopen."

Businesses urged to bid for vital cash to help them 'thrive'

15 blue plaques in Portsmouth and the people they commemorate

Larger car park proposed to tackle growing parking pressures

Proposed new Bransbury Park Leisure Centre

Councillors defend Bransbury project as forum slams compromises

36 pictures of the incredible progress being made at Hilsea Lido

Bus usage in Portsmouth has soared thanks to several initiatives between Portsmouth City Council, First and Stagecoach, but concerns remain if this will continue following the recent single-fare cap increase from £2 to £3. Pictured is one of the new electric buses Guildhall Square.

Bus usage soars in city but ticket price hike worries remain

The Hard Interchange reopened on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Pictured is Colin Ashcroft, operations manager at Stagecoach, Simon French, managing director of Mildren Construction, Cllr Peter Candlish, cabinet member for transport, Portsmouth City Council, and Matt Griffith, operations manager of First Bus.

The Hard Interchange fully reopens after months of repair work

The work at The Hard is now complete

The Hard Interchange set to fully reopen after repair work - when

Whirly, a terrier cross, was found tied up near Hilsea shore line in May 2023 and taken to Portsmouth City Council's stray dog kennels before further help from Helping Hounds Hampshire.

Meet the Portsmouth stray dog turned festive TV star
A stray dog that was found tied up in Portsmouth last year has been on a remarkable journey with the pup now appearing in a Christmas advert.
Joe Williams

Fair Ways announce the results of their Christmas charity appeals.

Fair Ways Christmas charity appeal brings cheer to children

A visualisation of the new leisure centre and GP surgery at Bransbury Park

Sport in Portsmouth takes a huge leap forward as Bransbury plans approved

Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt, alongside Pastor Ayo from the RCCG Discipleship Centre

Church finds new spiritual home with help from council

The next phase of sea defences pictured open at Speakers' Corner - the area in front of the Pyramids.

Explore newly opened Pyramids to Speakers' Corner sea defences

A number of local businesses stepped up to help with Portsmouth City Council's annual present appeal for vulnerable families in Portsmouth.

Local businesses rally to support council's present appeal

Commercial Road

13 pictures of the grottiest eyesores across Portsmouth area - as voted by you

Southern Water bills are set to increase by 53 per cent over the next five years, following an announcement from the regulator Ofwat. Water UK said the investment is necessary for improving infrastructure, but campaigners say the hike puts too much of a burden on customers.

"Disgrace": Councillor slams Southern Water for huge price hike

An artist's impression of the proposed Bransbury Park Leisure Centre

'Appalling' decision made on controversial leisure centre plans

Controversial motion on HMOs sparks fierce debate on resident safety.

The exhibition, The Lucky Ones Grow Old, features portraits of veterans by Matt Sills taken at The D-Day Story on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Pictured: Cyril Stanley (Stan) Ford alongside his portrait. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

D-Day veterans honoured to have story told at new museum exhibition

Pictured is: Pompey Supporters celebrate with the players on the stage

Picture: Keith Woodland (280421-499)

Look back at 66 pictures of Pompey F.C fans celebrating historical promotion
As we come to the end of the year, The News has taken a look back at one of the biggest and most memorable events of the year – Pompey F.C’s promotion.
Sophie Lewis

The plan includes a pump station, underground pipes, fencing, drainage, lighting, and landscaping

Treatment works upgrade the next step in tackling water shortages

Search for inspirational teaching staff as award nominations open

Gunwharf Quays takes next step in £45m investment with new plans for Central Square

Green light for next stage of major Gunwharf Quays revamp

An artist’s impression of the proposed new Bransbury Park Leisure Centre

Decision finally due on controversial leisure centre plans

Tap into free one-day upskilling courses at City of Portsmouth College.

Free Green Skills courses up for grabs

Cosham post office is one branch at risk of closure

Closure of post office branches slammed a 'terrible blow'

Flooding is one of the threats to people’s health in Portsmouth, a top public health expert in the city has said

Air pollution, flooding and diseases from insects a 'threat to health'

Portsmouth has seen a reduction in drug dealers and county lines networks, according to the city’s Combating Drugs Partnership

More drugs seized and dealers arrested as crackdown continues

The tree which has fallen over in Kingston Cemetery following the weekend's Storm Darragh

Huge tree which snapped in Cemetery will be removed later this week

The work at The Hard is now complete

Work to repair bus apron at The Hard Interchange now complete

The Paulsgrove Bathroom Bank provides vital bathroom products, including shampoo and sanitary items, to those in need

Shock at how many struggling people can't afford basic toiletries

Portsmouth City Council will have more powers to fill empty shops

New powers to tackle city's empty shops scourge - it's no quick fix

Airbus Defence and Space in Hilsea, Portsmouth
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150394-7)

Fears over future of workers as Airbus announces 2,000 cuts

Britain's Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Secretary Jonathan Reynolds arrives to give evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry. Credit: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

'Losing city space jobs will be as painful as scrapping shipbuilding'

Becky Miles and Bill Sainsbury at Portsmouth City Council, who are delighted that the University of Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council are working in partnership to deliver Portsmouth Business Boost

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Portsmouth shoppers are being provided with free bus travel on Saturday, December 7 to encourage them to shop local as part of Small Business Saturday.

Free bus travel available this weekend - find out why

Portsmouth Civic Offices

'Pay rise' on the cards for Portsmouth city councillors

City residents have watched a number of big events on the big screen in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square over the years

New giant big screen set to be installed at Guildhall Square

Dogs are not allowed on Southsea beach from May 1

Dogs to be allowed on more of the beach in the summer

A new continuous bus lane could be created at the busy junction of Northern Parade and London Road

Bid to improve bus lanes across the city sees council seek views

Pictured: HMRC Office, Lynx House, Cosham, Portsmouth on Tuesday 25 January 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Future of HMRC offices in Cosham set to be examined - but not just yet

The luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis visited Portsmouth International Port on November 23, 2024, while the UK was being hit by Storm Bert. Fred Olsen will be running 14 cruise calls from Portsmouth this Winter season, taking tourists to the Canaries, Norway to see the Northern Lights, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Lavish cruise ship Borealis visits city for Winter holiday season

Natalie Garnham and her daughter Valerie-Grace

A collaboration between Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Hospitals is help...

32 heart-warming pictures from popular Christmas Light Switch On event

Christmas at Blenheim Palace.

Watch: Christmas events in the south disrupted as Storm Bert hits UK

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Portsmouth councillors voice concerns as vital service closes

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Official definitions for hateful prejudice

One commenter said: "Sort out the Guildhall square pavement blocks, jetwash the statues, steps, lions, cenotaph and front of guildhall."Pictured are the Portsmouth Civic Offices.

Stress and depression are main reasons for sickness leave at council

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