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miles from London

11.4m

visitors per year

£831m

city deal investment

7810

businesses

31k

university students

£2bn

investment plans

4.6m

passengers through ports

Top 20

city for GVA per worker

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City centre regeneration

Our forward-thinking approach to regenerating the city centre focuses on the needs of current and future generations. From behavioural changes in how we spend our time and money to the environmental changes around us, the flexibility to evolve with the...

Tipner West

At Tipner West, the city is driving forward ambitious plans for a unique and innovative development that makes the most of the city's location, heritage and skills. A leading marine employment hub will create work and training opportunities for local...

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Southsea Coastal Scheme

We are creating new coastal defences that improve our seafront and stimulate regeneration, whilst protecting communities and preserving the area's unique heritage for future generations.  Our £140M Southsea Coastal Scheme is the largest seafront coastal defence project in the UK....

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Solent Freeport: The Portsmouth Gateway Cluster

The Portsmouth Gateway Cluster, part of the government approved  Solent Freeport, comprises of a customs zone at Portsmouth International Port and Portico and 43 hectares of un-developed land with full tax incentives at Dunsbury Park. These sites are owned by...

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Lakeside North Harbour

Lakeside North Harbour is an award-winning south coast business campus set in 130-acre landscaped grounds. Owned by Portsmouth City Council since August 2019, it is home to 55 companies including world class brands and vibrant SMEs. It is the region's...

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Dunsbury Park

Dunsbury Park is a new business gateway to the south and an award-winning business park next to junction 3 of the A3(M) on the London/Solent corridor. We’re creating thousands of new jobs at this unique, natural parkland site. It is...

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Bridge Centre purchase unlocks new opportunities for Fratton 

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Launch of innovative business support service

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New warehouse at Portico opening

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Port opens sustainable passenger terminal

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Peak Retreats scoops major travel award

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Harbour Vets opens new £1m practice

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Plan for £45M revamp at Gunwharf Quays revealed

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BAE Systems donate £500,000 to boost Portsmouth’s youth services

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Lakeside win Workplace of the Year

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Quattro Foods committed to achieving Net Zero

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Portsmouth is the top choice for growing paper and printing businesses.

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Eat the Island: a new opportunity for local food industry.

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Southern Electrical Recycling to expand their great project for schools

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New interactive cinema experience Dive The Mary Rose 4D opens

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Solent Freeport announces first Chief Executive

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Portsmouth’s sustainable sports centre officially opens

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Portsmouth joins Central South and Team UK at MIPIM 2023

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Carrington West celebrates growth

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Portsmouth to host Olympic kite foiling racing

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Food & Drink businesses wanted for Southsea Food Festival’23

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Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week set to ‘inspire and celebrate’

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