New partnership to secure the future of Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth City Council has announced a new 25-year partnership with Landsec, owner and operator of Gunwharf Quays, for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower from 11 October 2026. The new …
October 9, 2026
Meet the person tasked with helping transform Portsmouth’s city centre
A new manager has been appointed to lead Portsmouth’s first-ever city centre Business Improvement District (BID), which will invest around £1.6 million over the next five years to help businesses …
September 29, 2026
Castle Road improvements complete
Portsmouth City Council is delighted to announce the completion of the Castle Road transformation project, marking a major community milestone in creating a safer, greener and more welcoming destination for …
March 24, 2026
Excitement as Hilsea Lido redevelopment completed
The multi-million pound renovation of Hilsea Lido is complete, and Portsmouth City Council have handed over the keys of the site to its new operator, the team behind Sea Lanes …
March 23, 2026
Next step reached for new social housing development in Portsmouth
An important milestone has been reached that will bring forward the delivery of 175 social rent council homes in central Portsmouth. Portsmouth City Council will be starting the process to secure a contractor to build …
February 24, 2026
Portsmouth’s iconic Hilsea Lido opening date announced
Hilsea Lido, one of Portsmouth’s most loved community landmarks, will reopen on Saturday 2 May 2026 and begin an exciting new chapter as a year-round destination for health, wellbeing, and …
Iconic Spinnaker Tower on the lookout for new operator
Colliers’ Licensed & Leisure team has been appointed by Portsmouth City Council to secure a new operator for the iconic Spinnaker Tower. The 170-metre tower, located on the entrance to …
February 16, 2026
Council moves forward on major City Centre North project
Work commissioned by Portsmouth City Council has set out how to deliver the regeneration of the northern part of the city centre. A report going to the council’s Cabinet on …
February 9, 2026
Castle Road glow-update: Where creativity meets community
Work to transform Castle Road into a safer, more attractive destination for residents and visitors is well underway – and taking a short festive break before resuming in the new …
December 24, 2025
H&M to fully reopen in Portsmouth
H&M is set to fully reopen its doors in Portsmouth on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 10am to a totally refurbished and refitted store. The new H&M store will offer customers a …
November 18, 2025
Lakeside North Harbour wins IWFM Impact Award 2025
Lakeside North Harbour, owned by Portsmouth City Council and managed by Avison Young, has won the Best Workplace Experience of the Year at the Institute of Workplace Facilities Management Impact …
November 3, 2025
Scheme takes top Infrastructure Leadership award
The Southsea Coastal Scheme is the 2025 winner of the Sir John Armitt Award for Infrastructure Leadership at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards. Sir John Armitt is a leader in engineering, who …
October 13, 2025
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates start of Victory Quay development in Portsmouth
A significant milestone was marked as VIVID, joined by local leaders and community representatives, officially broke ground on Victory Quay, a landmark development set to deliver 835 welcomed and much-needed …
October 6, 2025
Victory Quay: A new coastal community begins to take shape
VIVID has appointed PMC Construction as the Principal Contractor, and work is now underway to prepare the site at Victory Quay — laying the foundations for a vibrant new community …
October 1, 2025
Region unites to deliver tailored employment support through Connect to Work
The Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton have joined forces to launch a regionally tailored version of the Department for Work and Pensions’ Connect to Work programme, aimed at tackling …
September 10, 2025
Portsmouth powers up: first wave of new EV chargepoints now live
Portsmouth is gearing up for a new era of electric mobility, with new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints now being installed across the city. In partnership with leading chargepoint operator …
September 4, 2025
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady arrives in the UK, making Portsmouth her first port of call
Monday 18 August marked another milestone in Portsmouth International Port’s relationship with global cruise brand Virgin Voyages. The latest ship to join their fleet, Brilliant Lady, has officially arrived in …
August 22, 2025
Excitement as experienced operator announced to take on Hilsea Lido
In the week that Hilsea Lido celebrates its 90th anniversary, another major milestone has been reached as Portsmouth City Council announces the team behind Sea Lanes Brighton as the preferred …
July 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages set to bring brilliant boost to Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port is preparing to once again become the UK destination for global cruise brand Virgin Voyages. Their first ship, Scarlet Lady makes her homecoming on 27 July, closely …
July 15, 2025
Southsea beach set to double in size
Southsea’s beach between the Pyramids and the Coffee Cup café in Eastney will be rebuilt this winter, when more than one million tonnes of shingle is imported by dredger between …
July 9, 2025
KGV Football Complex scores twice at prestigious awards ceremony
The KGV Football Complex project in Cosham, led by Portsmouth City Council, won two awards at the prestigious South East Centre for the Built Environment (SECBE) Awards 2025 – the …
July 2, 2025
VIVID’s Victory Quay development in Portsmouth welcomes Homes England
Homes England representatives visited VIVID’s landmark Victory Quay development in Portsmouth, recognising the project’s role in delivering not just new homes, but a thriving, inclusive community on the city’s historic …
June 23, 2025
Portsmouth cargo terminal Portico secures £4.8m freeport funding
Portico Shipping, the Portsmouth based international cargo operator, has secured £4.8m from the Solent Freeport’s seed capital fund which will grow operations, provide environmental improvements and create job opportunities. The …
Portsmouth’s Planning team recognised at prestigious national awards ceremony
Portsmouth City Council’s Planning team has been recognised on the national stage, as one of the finalists for Local Authority Planning Team of the Year at the UK Planning Awards …
June 13, 2025
Eat the Island fuels business opportunities for local producers
Portsmouth’s thriving food and drink community came together in record numbers on Wednesday 11 June for Eat the Island, a dynamic networking event hosted at the Portsmouth Distillery. Over 60 …
June 12, 2025
Victory Quay, Portsmouth resumes construction with environmental focus
VIVID is pleased to announce that sea wall infrastructure construction work at Victory Quay, Portsmouth has resumed, following a planned pause over the winter months. This pause was for the …
June 2, 2025
WATCH: Portsmouth City Council announce Mace to lead City Centre North delivery strategy
Cllr Steve Pitt and Kevin Hudson from Portsmouth City Council speak with Ian Harrison from Mace at UKREiiF, about the exciting news that Mace will lead the team developing the …
May 21, 2025
New team appointed to shape the delivery strategy for Portsmouth’s City Centre North project
Portsmouth City Council has appointed Mace, the global company of delivery consultants and construction experts, to lead a team including regeneration and property experts, Montagu Evans and Vail Williams, to …
May 15, 2025
Leading metal supplier expands to Dunsbury Park
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has completed the letting of Unit 500 to Righton Blackburns at Dunsbury Park, a 33,205 sq ft Grade A warehouse on behalf of Portsmouth City Council with …
April 25, 2025
UK’s largest solar parking canopy project completed construction at Lakeside North Harbour
A landmark project which sees 8,545 solar panels installed on the buildings and car park canopies at Lakeside North Harbour, which is owned by Portsmouth City Council, has now been …
April 22, 2025
Making a splash: Historic Hilsea Lido seeks tenant amid transformation
Global real estate firm, Avison Young, is working with Portsmouth City Council to bring to market Hilsea Lido whilst it undergoes a transformational renovation project. The lido is set to reopen …
October 31, 2024