Heading into Portsmouth or Southsea this weekend? Leave parking stress behind & choose comfortable, sustainable journeys when you travel with Portsmouth Park & Ride. Check our timetables & plan your journey this busy bank holiday weekend bit.ly/2FMS7Je

#Portsmouth will be busy during the bank holiday weekend, so we're encouraging everyone to walk, cycle, rent an e-scooter or e-bike, or use public transport. 🚴‍🛴🚍🚶 Some roads will be closed & parking restricted during @VictoriousFestival Find out more bit.ly/4mtcFtw

⚠️ We need to close our Exceptional Hardship Scheme early on Thursday 21 August (12 midday) due to high demand. The scheme will reopen in the autumn and early next year. To apply and for other support schemes: portsmouth.gov.uk/services/benef…

You can find the right fit of fostering for you whether it's opening your home to child, young person or sibling group, either until they’re ready to live independently, a permanent arrangement is found for them, or they can be reunited with family: foster.portsmouth.gov.uk/types-of-care/

We’re celebrating a year of community creativity at Portsmouth Museum 🌳 Over 2,000 people took part in Unlocking The Quietness of Feeling, inspired by trees and nature. See the artwork 26–29 Aug. Free entry & parking. More: portsmouthmuseum.co.uk/what-to-see-do…

Make your promise to veterans by visiting Gunwharf Quays and joining the Help for Heroes' 'People's Promise' - it's there until Saturday 23 August. The charity has a Peace Puzzle that people can add their name to. Council Leader Cllr Steve Pitt made his promise.

Quick trips made easy with the Pompey Hoppa90 bus ticket! 🚌 Hop on as many buses as you need within 90 minutes for £3.50, available on both Stagecoach South and @FirstBusSolent buses. Find out more: travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/bsip-schemes/p…

There's just over a month to go until the Baton of Hope comes to Portsmouth! Lord Mayor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, one of 105 Portsmouth baton bearers, explains why it's such an important event to raise awareness of suicide both nationally and locally. 🔗 portsmouth.gov.uk/pompey-joins-p…

We have secured £239,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore Hampshire’s D-Day marshalling camps. Led by The D-Day Story, the project will survey sites, train volunteers, and build an interactive troop movement map. 🔗 theddaystory.com

It's the last weekend of Portsmouth Park & Ride's 2025 summer service. Explore Old Portsmouth or Southsea on the PR3! Feeling adventurous? Park & ride customers can enjoy 25% off Hovertravel day trips through an exclusive offer. Learn more bit.ly/2FMS7Je

😵 Confused about the Government's changes to disability benefits? Read our blog covering Personal Independent Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, and how the changes affect you and your family. Advice Portsmouth costofliving.portsmouth.gov.uk/2025/08/18/sta…

Bus stop relocations 1–7 Sept. Due to resurfacing & installation of new bus stops, stops on Commercial Rd & Edinburgh Rd will move temporarily. Businesses open as usual. New stop locations: Bishop Crispian Way, Station St, Stanhope Rd, Unicorn Rd. Check details with bus operators

Celebrate Catch the Bus Month in style this year and take the bus for FREE every weekend in September in Pompey! 🚌 📅 Dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Sept. Find out more: travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-transpo…

📚 Back to school costs adding up? HIVE Portsmouth’s Uniform Share Store offers free, quality school uniform items, new & pre-loved. 💸 Save money ♻️ Help the environment 🔗 hiveportsmouth.org.uk/uniform-share-…

We are contacting residents to update the electoral register. You may receive an email, a letter or a visit from one of our canvassers. Any new residents, or anyone turning 18 by December 2026, should register to vote at gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Did you know your park & ride ticket unlocks offers with local businesses on food, drink, activities & attractions? Find participating businesses on our website. Show your ticket or proof of purchase via the First Bus or RingGo apps. See offers bit.ly/3UV3Ex6

Are you a resident in Portsmouth? Have your say about local services and Council spending in The Big Portsmouth Survey 2025: ow.ly/OEqL50WP9Rj

⚠️ Update from National Highways: South-East 🚧 Hilsea Interchange / Portsbridge Roundabout (Westbound) will be closed from Fri 5 Sept (evening) to Mon 8 Sept (morning). ➡️ Eastbound remains open. 📍 Full details: bit.ly/4m1bSyT

⚠️Eastern Rd is currently closed between Tangier Rd and Burrfields Rd due to a burst Southern Water sewer main⚠️Lanes will begin to reopen as the road is cleared. Allow extra time when travelling in this area. If you have concerns, call Southern Water at 0330 303 0368.

⚠️ Eastern Road Update ⚠️ One lane now open in each direction between Tangier Rd & Burrfields Rd due to a burst Southern Water sewer main. 🚗 Allow extra time when travelling 📞 Concerns? Contact Southern Water 0330 303 0368