Culture leading the way
In the south of the city centre, we want culture to lead the way. Portsmouth Guildhall and the New Theatre Royal, alongside Central Library and Victoria Park, already form the backbone of the cultural offer in this area.
We want this to be complemented with new and inviting public spaces, innovative events, art, music, cafes, and restaurants sitting alongside well-known and independent retailers. Several projects, led by the council and other organisations are already underway or have been completed.
The council are also working on future options for our office space. No decisions have been made regarding the future of the Civic Offices.
We are looking at a range of possibilities for our workspace in the city centre that will be cheaper to run, meet modern energy efficiency standards and enable regeneration in Guildhall Square. This could be a new office, refurbishment, substantial changes to the existing building, or even stay as we are. Sign up to the City Centre e-bulletin and we’ll keep you updated.
