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For SME’s and charities wanting to become greener and reduce CO2 output, our Economic Development team are running a free drop in event on 23 June at Portsmouth Enterprise Centre …
May 25, 2022Bringing together stakeholders and investors around the Central South region, the Regenerate South Conference showcases exclusive industry expertise and knowledge to drive investment in the region. At the 7th Regenerate South …
Portsmouth’s André’s Food Bar won two headline categories at the Sandwich & Food To Go Industry Awards (The Sammies) ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London; ‘Best UK Independent …
Portsmouth International Port’s terminal transformation has begun on a new carbon neutral terminal extension. This project is one of the UK’s first Levelling Up projects to get underway and will …
A “Good” rating and praise has been given to the passionate teachers, managers and leaders at The Learning Place, run by Portsmouth’s City Council, in a new Ofsted report. Ofsted …
May 24, 2022Research at the University of Portsmouth is rated as world-leading in the latest national assessment of the quality and impact of research in UK universities. 77 % of research submitted …
May 18, 2022The Royal Maritime Hotel & Club in Portsea was presented with a Visit England Rose award for service excellence, at an awards ceremony in Luton earlier this month. It was one of …
Cosham High Street received a boost last week when The Cookie Queen made its highly anticipated opening last week. Customers queued out the door and along the street to sample New York style …
The Portsmouth Distillery Co. are launching their first rum, an authentically aged expression 1812 3 year Old Rum. With the launch of this rum The Portsmouth Distillery Co. makes history …
May 11, 2022The Southsea Community Cinema and Arts Centre is set to open in the heart of Southsea with an Open House on 19 May from noon – 5 pm. The opening …
The University of Portsmouth’s new £7 million Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR) opened last week and is the UK’s first purpose-built facility to bring together a whole …
The Get Set Day, part of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week, was an overwhelming success. Over 70 micro, start up and growth businesses visited us across two venues, the …
May 10, 2022GetSet Solent can support ambitious SMEs from all sectors, backgrounds, business models and sizes, provided they have the potential to grow and expand and are registered within the Solent LEP …
Planning for new developments in the city are set to progress faster after a successful initiative to tackle the backlog of applications was held by Portsmouth City Council’s planning service. …
May 9, 2022Lakeside are proud to be supporting and hosting The Business Innovation South Expo on 14 September. This exciting event offers a platform for companies in the science, technology, engineering (STEM) …
May 6, 2022On 27th May 2022, the Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) will launch its new Industrial Engagement Hub. This will be a space where industry and researchers can collaborate on developing …
May 4, 2022Holidaymakers have named Southsea among some of the UK’s top seaside destinations this year – giving it a top score for visitor attractions. In this year’s Which? survey, 4,300 people …
Mark Pembleton, recently retired Economic Growth Manager at Portsmouth City Council, was given the Lifetime Achievement award at The News’ Business Excellence Awards in recognition of a long and distinguished …
Portsmouth City Council’s employment programmes support individuals and local business to boost skills and employment opportunities. We are currently working in partnership with the Industrial Services team at PSI Global …
April 26, 2022Portsmouth based Tops Day Nurseries has been awarded the The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for sustainable development. Cheryl Hadland, founder of Tops Day Nurseries, said she was thrilled at scooping The …
The popular Southsea Food Festival will return on the 16th & 17th July 2022. Local food businesses and traders are invited to attend for this celebration weekend. The Southsea Food …
April 25, 2022Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with a range of partners to champion a week-long celebration of business. The second annual Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week takes place …
Typhoon 3000 is a modern, moveable jack-up barge and semi-submersible dry dock, with a maximum payload capacity of 3000 tonnes, making her the biggest jack-up barge on the South Coast. …
April 13, 2022BAE Systems are set to spur voluntary sector recovery in Portsmouth by funding two new hubs. £250,000 funding comes as research highlights one in ten voluntary sector organisations in the …
April 12, 2022Portsmouth’s leading workspace, Lakeside North Harbour, has planted 10 new trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative. Created to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the QGC invites …
Lower bus fares, free fares for small business Saturdays and reduced journey time by bus are just a flavour of what’s to come thanks to a funding boost to Portsmouth’s …
April 5, 2022Southsea has seen a rapid new restaurant growth since the pandemic. Research shows that since Covid-19 the UK’s casual dining fare is no longer just about big brands. Independents are stepping …
March 30, 2022Expansion plans for a new multi-million pound site for Portsmouth company CTS Europe have been approved. CTS Europe specialise in the design, construction and commissioning of Laboratory Containment Systems for …
March 24, 2022Two city areas have been transformed into new Green and Clean community spaces to improve greening, air quality and health for residents with funding from Portsmouth City Council’s CIL Neighbourhood …
Crowdfunder have upgraded their coaching offer to provide better support for community project owners and to help get the message out. Online courses are available, from introductory courses to get …
March 23, 2022Dunsbury Park is now a live tax site. Part of the Portsmouth Gateway Cluster, Dunsbury Park is a key location within the Solent Freeport. Tax incentives include 100% business rate …
March 15, 2022Start-up and growing businesses in Portsmouth can now benefit from a new intensive enterprise programme delivered by YTKO. The Outset Start & Grow Programme is funded by Portsmouth City Council …
March 10, 2022A SOUTHSEA wine enthusiast who posts wine reviews on Instagram plans to open her own shop after qualifying as a sommelier. Lucy Reynolds, 34, from Southsea, previously worked in corporate …
TICPI Group is a family-run pallet company based in Portsmouth. They supply pallets nationally to a range of customers, including high street retailers and online distributers. The company is committed …
Transformation of former military barracks in Old Portsmouth, into 13 creative studios alongside a deli-style eaterie was completed and opened in July 2016. Dating back to the 15th Century, Hotwalls …
March 9, 2022A report, by Bluegrass Research, shows that the 2021 edition of the Victorious Festival, held on Southsea Common, had an economic impact of £15,525,675. This represents an impressive 24 per …
March 2, 2022Portsmouth City Council has launched the Rediscover Portsmouth mobile-friendly website to help residents shop local and support Portsmouth businesses. The website, rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk , highlights Portsmouth’s wide variety of businesses and …
February 23, 2022Local print and mailing company, Bishops Printers Ltd, has won ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ from the Independent Print Industries Association. Delivering great products and services always requires hard work. Having …
The legal agreement giving Dunsbury Park business park special tax status through the Solent Freeport is set to be submitted to the government . Described as ‘the first stage of …
February 16, 2022Three Portsmouth economic development projects, that received funding of just under £1.6M from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund, are now underway. Portsmouth City Council was the …
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled it’s port Masterplan and is looking beyond its boundary as it sets out an ‘ambitious sustainable future’ which is expected to generate £739m in ten …
Fawcett Road in Southsea has been the focus of a range of street improvements. Portsmouth City Council has worked with Priory School pupils to design new eye-catching lamppost banners that …
February 9, 2022The former Tricorn site in City Centre North has been purchased by Portsmouth City Council, supporting regeneration of the area. Real estate investment and development advisor, Delancey previously owned a …
February 2, 2022American conglomerate General Electric’s subsidiary, GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, has applied to the city council for permission to convert the former HSS Hire building in Herbert Street in …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced that Portsmouth will become the location for a new HMRC regional centre in the south of England and is committed to retaining a …
January 26, 2022Portsmouth City Council have announced that applications are now open for the Omicron Leisure and Hospitality Grant (OHLG). This is a one-off grant that has been designed for leisure and …
January 14, 2022Cumberland Infant School in Portsmouth have received a funding boost from Portsmouth City Council’s Crowdfund CIL Transformation Fund to reach their target to fund their Community Wilding Project. The Southsea …
January 12, 2022Time is running out to get ready for new import customs checks from the EU, with many businesses still unprepared. According to a recent survey carried out by the Institute of …
December 22, 202191% of Portsmouth schools are now rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted making Portsmouth schools now above the national average. The good news from Ofsted came at the end …
Portsmouth City Council have announced today a new ARG Business Resilience Grant to help businesses that have continued to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This additional grant is …
December 21, 2021