New tab added

You may have noticed a new tab (Forum boundaries and common venues)  has appeared at the top of the page.  

This page shows a small map of the city outlining the forum boundaries and the main venues used by the forums for public meetings.

• Clicking within the boundaries gives you the name of the forum.

• Clicking on a pin gives the name of that venue.

Some of the areas are shaded to signify dormant forums, or those that have been proposed, that we are hoping to relaunch this year.

By clicking on the link below the map, a full screen map is opened that you can examine at your leisure.

If you have any suggestion for more information to include on the map please let us know.

Healthwatch is now live!

Healthwatch is now up and running, you can get involved in strengthening the user voice in health and social care.

Our next interim board meeting is on the 3rd July at 1pm at Friendship House, all are welcome to attend.

More information at www.healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk

If you would like to find out more about Healthwatch or sign up to our network of people involved in helping service users speak up about local services please call us on 023 9397 7079.

Portsmouth Neighbourhood Watch Association newsletter

The latest Neighbourhood Watch newsletter can be read by clicking on this link, after an introduction from Paul Barker the Portsmouth Neighbourhood Watch Association Chairman, it includes:-

USEFUL CRIME INFORMATION on

- Bogus Callers

- Reasonable Force

- Good News

TRADING STANDARDS INFORMATION on

- Cold Calling

- No Cold Calling Door Stickers and Zones

- Stop Loan Sharks

- Volunteer with Trading Standards

and

THE COMMUNITY WARDENS INFORMATION on

- Tomb stoning

Proposed Osborne Road improvements

In 2012, Portsmouth City Council were successful in a bid for funding to promote local sustainable transport within the Southsea area.  The project is focused on improving the shopping areas in Southsea by providing higher priority to walking, cycling and public transport. 

By working with local businesses, the council have developed the plans available to download here (Southsea town centre improvements - online survey ) - but now they would like your thoughts on the proposed improvements. 

They are also keen to gather feedback and comments on the proposals to extend the existing pedestrian zone of Palmerston Road. 

Please tell them what you like, dislike and any ideas you have for further improvements by using the link above and completing the online survey before Wednesday 31 July 2013.

It is hoped that work can commence in January 2014. 

For more information on the proposals there are various events for residents, businesses and visitors to attend: 

 • 24 June - 31 July

Information and plans of proposals to be displayed within Southsea Library located in Palmerston Road precinct 

 • Monday 1 July 

A drop-in session to be held at St Jude’s Church, Southsea from 2pm – 8pm with officers and Councillors in attendance to answer any questions

 • Saturday 13 July 

A mobile exhibition and consultation trailer will be positioned on Palmerston Road precinct with information on the proposals

Paulsgrove Carnival

Saturday June 22nd

at

Hempsted Green, Allaway Avenue

from

10am - 4pm

The carnival procession forms up at King Richard School and leaves at 10.30am to process around the estate ending up on Hempsted Green.

From 10am on the green there are table top sales and community information stands. A stage area where local bands will be playing, refreshments and a small fun fair will also be on site.

The community engagement team will be there to promote:

Rant or Rave in Paulsgrove

What do you love about your local area?

What really winds you up about the area you live in?

We want to hear your views.

Our new Rant or Rave campaign is aimed at finding out all about what Paulsgrove residents feel about the area they live in, whether it's raving about how wonderful the area is, or ranting about a problem in the area, we want to hear it. 

Find out what people said in past campaigns at:

http://portsmouthrantorrave.blogspot.co.uk/

Mary Rose Children's Activity

Portsmouth History Fair 

at

Central Library

on 

Saturday 20th July 2013

from

11am - 12noon

Come along and make your own Mary Rose 

For more information contact Linda Collins 023 9268 8144 linda.collins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Don't bin it, bring it!

Have you got a loft full of old kettles, mobile phones and toasters that you no longer use or need? Don't bin it, bring it.  Take them along to a collection point near you.

As well as being Bike Week, 17 to the 23 June is also National Recycling Week. Residents will be able to bring any small, unwanted or faulty electrical items for recycling at many drop-off points around the city:
•all city libraries
•Southsea Community Centre in King Street, Southsea.
•Paulsgrove Community Centre in Marsden Road, Paulsgrove.
•John Pounds Centre in Queen Street, Portsea.

It’s important to dispose of electrical items properly because some of the substances could be hazardous to the environment. Electrical items often contain valuable resources, so recycling and reusing them also stops materials such as plastics and metals going to waste.

Clear out your house whilst helping the environment.

All small electrical household items (with a plug or batteries) that can be carried by one person are welcome. Unfortunately we cannot accept large items such as washing machines or televisions. Please continue to take these to your local household waste recycling centre. For locations please visit the rubbish and recycling webpage.

So have a hunt around and take in anything small and electrical, including your old curling tongs, hairdryer or cameras.

H.A.L.O. Awards Programme

Nomination categories are:

Customer Service

Public Service

Young Carer

Carer

Community Involvement

Oasis Award

Service to Charity

Picnic on the Green

A reminder that tomorrow, June 8th, the 'Picnic on the Green' organised by Milton neighbourhood forum will be taking place at St. James Field, Locksway Road from 2pm - 5pm 

Free Admission

Gardeners Question Time with Brian Kidd, Punch & Judy show, Dog show, Tombola, Face Painting, Marching Band, Bouncy Castle, Fun races and football competitions, Kevin Reilly fencing roadshow, Local community stalls, Refreshments & Ice creams, bring a picnic and enjoy the family fun.

All Fora meeting

The next All Fora meeting will be taking place on Monday July 8th and will be held in Meeting Room 3 on the Ground Floor of Portsmouth Civic Offices from 6:30pm-8:30pm. 

The meetings are open to all committee members, if you would like to attend please contact your neighbourhood forum chairman or email us at neighbourhood.forums@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.  

If you would like to have an issue put on to the agenda please let us know by Friday June 21st.

Volunteering in Portsmouth

The latest Portsmouth City Council volunteering bulletin is available on the council's website at 
http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/21250.html  

There are almost 50 different groups or departments offering volunteering opportunities in:-

• Conservation Projects & the Environment…
• Work with Children & Young People…
• Work with Adults including People with Disabilities & the Elderly…
• Helping your community…
and

• Arts, Music, Museums & Libraries…

Fairy Tales with National Bookstart Week 2013

Let the magic begin...

On Thursday 27th June 2013 

from 10 - 11am 

at 

Central Library 

or

On Friday 28th June 2013 

from 10 - 11am 

at 

Alderman Lacey Library 

Come and join in the fun

For more information contact Linda Collins.
Tel:    023 9268 8144
Email: linda.collins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

For further information about National Bookstart Week 2013 please go to www.bookstart.org.uk/duckling