SS Shieldhall
For the first time in many years, Southampton’s heritage steamship SS Shieldhall will be visiting Portsmouth Harbour, home to the Royal Navy
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, a large battery and solar canopies. The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery […]
Engineers at the University of Southampton are working with the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) to help find the best materials to ensure Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory, is weatherproof and watertight for the next half century. The University’s nC2 Engineering Consultancy has specially designed and is running a series of tests to assess […]
On 6 February, 2022, Queen Elizabeth will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70th year of service.
The government-mandated charging clean air zone (CAZ) has launched in Portsmouth. Drivers of private vans, cars and motorcycles won’t be charged to drive in Portsmouth, no matter how old the vehicle is, but they could be charged in other clean air zones in the UK. The Portsmouth CAZ is a class B, meaning that ‘non-compliant’ […]
People are being asked to give their views on walking around the city as part of a survey that could shape the way we use the city for leisure and commuting in the future.
As part of a celebration of lights, the start of Christmas in Portsmouth’s main shopping areas will be officially marked this month as Love Island’s Amy Hart hosts the Christmas Lights Switch On events across the city. The countdown begins on Thursday 18 November with the Commercial Road Lights Switch On and the opening of […]
Residents in Portsmouth are being invited to mark Remembrance in a series of events taking place between 10-14 November 2021. This year’s Armistice and Remembrance events and services: Armistice Day service – Thursday 11 November, 10:55am at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square (Cenotaph)The short service starts at 10:55am and will include a two-minute silence which […]
Remember, remember to head to Portsmouth City Council’s annual fireworks display at King George V playing fields on Wednesday 3 November. The free event opens at 4pm, with the bonfire being lit at 6:30pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display starting at 7.30pm. A variety of hot food and refreshments will be available, as well […]
Victoria Park is to host its first community fair on Saturday 10 July (11am-2pm) on the lawns in the southern section of the park.
