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Meet the person tasked with helping transform Portsmouth’s city centre

Portsmouth resident Gilly Ainsley will take up the role of Portsmouth City Centre BID Manager on 19 October, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in marketing, project management, stakeholder engagement and communications.

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Partnership with ECF announced for City Centre North

Portsmouth City Council has selected ECF as preferred partner for City Centre North, marking an important step forward for one of the largest regeneration opportunities on the south coast.

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Portsmouth city centre businesses vote in favour of BID

93% of those who cast their vote, are in favour of the BID.   

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Council moves forward on major City Centre North project

Work commissioned by Portsmouth City Council has set out how to deliver the regeneration of the northern part of the city centre.

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Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Portsmouth

Join us in Commercial Road on Saturday 6 December, 9am-4.30pm for the Small Business Taster Christmas Market.

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Southsea start-up business steps into city centre Pop Up shop

Southsea based streetwear brand JAWNS has taken up residence in the Portsmouth Pop Up shop in Cascades, bringing a bold mix of premium trainers and urban fashion to the heart of the city. 

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Portsmouth City Centre Christmas 2025

The city centre is lighting up this festive season with a programme of events designed to support our local businesses and rediscover our highstreets.

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Derelict Portsmouth amusement arcade transformed into vibrant cultural community hub

Portsmouth has launched a vibrant new creative hub, set to empower young people in the heart of the city.

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Autumn half-term activities in the city centre

Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids this October half term? Head to to the city centre in Portsmouth for activities in Victoria Park, Central Library and Cascades! 

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