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 …
Category: Homes
Eddie the Eagle soars at annual charity dinner: Portsmouth Property Association
Michael ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Edwards was guest speaker at the 101st annual charity dinner held at Portsmouth Guildhall by Portsmouth Property Association (PPA). A total of £6,600 was raised on …
May 3, 2023
City Centre plans unveiled
Plans to create a more vibrant, welcoming and greener city centre that has the flexibility to evolve with the time, have been unveiled. Residents and businesses are invited to get …
August 15, 2022
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 …
Brewery House
This scheme shows our ability to sensitively convert disused, well-loved local buildings into much needed homes for local people. This former bottling store, in Hambrook Street, is in a conservation …
Homes
Fratton’s Venture Tower to be developed
Venture Tower, in Fratton Road, Fratton, has been bought by investment and development firm the Property Experts during an off-market deal. Built in the 1960s, the eight-storey building already has …
December 1, 2021
Proud Somerstown grandma hails Somerstown street gallery
A Somerstown grandma has spoken of her pride at watching her granddaughter launch ambitious city centre community art project Somerstown Street Gallery with a stunning 30m Somerstown-themed mural. Skyla’s masterpiece …
November 18, 2021
WATCH TWO-MIN VIDEO: Strong public support for Council’s first new-build extra care dementia community
[arve url=”https://vimeo.com/610994060″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] 96% OF PEOPLE who responded to a call for local people’s views have supported Portsmouth City Council’s plans to build its first ever extra …
October 13, 2021
WATCH VIDEO – Praise for Portsmouth builders working on all-electric council homes in the face of Covid challenges
PORTSMOUTH builders have been praised for taking on the challenges of the global pandemic while building brand new all-electric council-owned homes in Hilsea. The 17 brand new Portsmouth City Council …
October 4, 2021
Locals have their say on plans for Horatia and Leamington
The people living closest to two tower blocks Portsmouth City Council is replacing with hundreds of brand new homes have taken another chance to have their say on the latest …
July 15, 2021
WATCH – virtual tour of new housing as Lord Mayor hails Portsmouth builders behind council’s Covid lockdown construction project
AS PORTSMOUTH City Council releases a Covid-safe virtual tour of its brand new housing block; the Lord Mayor has praised the Portsmouth key workers and builders who delivered the building …
December 1, 2020
Hundreds answer council’s call for views on new records office site homes
A MAJOR public engagement project has seen hundreds of people answer Portsmouth City Council’s call to share their views on plans to build brand new housing on the disused old …
September 28, 2020
Clearing the way for innovative dementia apartments – watch time lapse video
A new time lapse video shows Portsmouth City Council demolishing an old care home at the end of its usable life to make way for up to 60 brand new …
June 22, 2020
Council bags ‘Best New Build in Portsmouth’ award for third time in four years
WATCH time lapse footage of Portsmouth City Council building a housing development that has seen the council pick up the prestigious ‘Best New Build in Portsmouth’ award for the third …
June 10, 2020
Tell us what housing you’d like to see at records office site
THE PEOPLE living closest to Portsmouth records office are being asked what housing they would like to see Portsmouth City Council build on the Museum Road site. The derelict council-owned …
February 19, 2020
Former bottling store’s £4m conversion will be done with respect
It has been used as a beer store, a Scout hut and a rifle range – and now a century-old building is a step closer to be transformed into a …
Neighbours celebrate council creating more new homes
The people living closest to Portsmouth City Council’s latest new-build housing block celebrated the building reaching its maximum height yesterday. Local residents joined members of the construction team at a …