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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.
Minister told to leave Portsmouth out of reorganisation plans

1 month ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Scarlett Harris

In a letter to Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon, Cllr Steve Pitt reiterated Portsmouth City Council’s view that it is already a sustainable organisation and should not be required to be part of the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation programme which is mainly aimed at two-tier council areas or failing authorities.
Southsea car boot sales return

2 months ago | portsmouth.gov.uk | Scarlett Harris

Weekly car boot sales are returning to Southsea on Sunday 20 April, with the first sale taking place on Castle Field. The remaining dates, from Sunday 27 April, are taking place on Duisburg Way (on the common by the Pier Road roundabout, south side of Duisburg Way). Weather permitting, the popular car boot sales are open 7am to 1pm every Sunday until 28 September (except 29 June) and entry is free to bargain hunters, hot food and drinks will be available on site.
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.
Portsmouth to consider next steps for Local Government Reorganisation

Mar 10, 2025 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Scarlett Harris

Portsmouth City Council will consider the development of proposals for local government reorganisation across Hampshire and The Solent. The Government has set a deadline of 21 March for all councils to submit initial proposals before a final submission in autumn. The 15 councils covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have collectively agreed a joint submission based on some guiding principles to inform the next stages of the process.
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.
Portsmouth extends concessionary travel benefits for another year - Portsmouth City Council

Mar 4, 2025 | portsmouth.gov.uk | Chloe McClellan