Jackson Davies

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Market Way car park taken over by council

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

People parking in Portsmouth city centre will see a change to parking, as a popular city centre car park comes under council control. Portsmouth City Council is taking over the management of Market Way car park in the city centre from 16 May 2025, bringing it more in line with other council car parks in the area and offering new payment options for people parking and visiting shops.
Free bike security marking for everyone in Portsmouth

1 month ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Portsmouth City Council is working with Hampshire Constabulary to help residents protect their bicycles from theft by registering them with Bike Register, making it easier for the police to recover stolen bikes. Registering a bike with Bike Register is quick and simple to do and increases the chances of owners being reunited with their bike in the event of it being stolen.
Portsmouth residents can gear up with free cycle repair sessions

1 month ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Portsmouth City Council is pleased to announce the return of Repair & Ride sessions for everyone in Portsmouth in 2025. Residents can learn the basics of cycle maintenance through a series of informal, hands-on workshops suitable for adults of all ages and abilities. At each session, experienced bike mechanics from The Pompey Cycle Hub will teach residents the essential skills to keep their bikes in tip-top condition throughout the year.
Portsmouth powers ahead with new EV chargepoint plans

2 months ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

There are over 1.3 million electric vehicles in the UK already, accounting for over 4% of all vehicles on roads, and this figure is expected to rise rapidly. With nearly one in five new cars sold being electric vehicles last year, Portsmouth needs to prepare for this rising demand and ensure the infrastructure is in place for people to charge their vehicles.
Successful first year for Old Portsmouth School Street

2 months ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Children, parents and residents near St Jude's School in Old Portsmouth have benefited from safer journeys to and from school, a year after the School Street in the area was started. Since its inception, the initiative has led to a remarkable 64% reduction in car traffic near the school in the first six months, the number of people walking has increased by 47%, and the number of cyclists on the road has doubled.
COVID Day of Reflection Ceremony in Portsmouth

Mar 4, 2025 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

On 9 March 2025 Portsmouth City Council will be hosting a service and ceremony starting at 9am in the Rose Gardens in Southsea. Residents are invited to come together to remember and honour those who lost their lives during the pandemic and to recognize the incredible acts of kindness and dedication displayed during this challenging period.
Funding boost to enhance walking and cycling routes in Portsmouth

Feb 13, 2025 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Portsmouth City Council will use the funding to deliver improvements designed to help residents embrace healthier and more sustainable travel options. If approved, the council expects to use the funding to improve a crossing on London Road in North End, to make it easier and safer for people walking to navigate the busy district centre.
Zest appointed as new EV chargepoint operator in Portsmouth

Nov 6, 2024 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Following a rigorous procurement process earlier this year, Portsmouth City Council selected Zest as the new operator. The partnership will see Zest more than triple the amount of available on-street chargepoints, by installing and managing up to 320 new on-street chargepoints in residential areas during 2025. This expansion giving more people access to convenient charging, especially those without driveways or other off-street parking.
Bus lane usage unchanged following PHV trial

Oct 24, 2024 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

A recent trial allowing Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) to use a limited number of bus lanes in Portsmouth will not be extended, following a monitoring report presented at the Transport Cabinet Decision Meeting on 24 October 2024. PHVs, such as Aqua Cars and Uber, are pre-booked vehicles, unlike hackney carriages, which can be hailed at fixed taxi ranks.
Celebrate the Overlord Embroidery in D-Day community cloth project

Oct 21, 2024 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Jackson Davies

Members of the public and community groups are invited to participate in an exciting project between the University of Portsmouth and The D-Day Story. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the completion of the Overlord Embroidery, which visitors can see at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth, members of the public are being invited to help decorate a large-size embroidered cloth inspired by the 83 metre embroidery.