The News wants community views

Rory McKeown, a reporter with The News, is seeking community columnists who are willing to provide a thoughtful piece of around 250 words (that can either be dictated over the phone to him or sent in via e-mail) on anything happening in the community or within your group.

They want to focus on producing more local stories and need your help.  If you have any possible story ideas, events coming up you would like published, or general thoughts you want the community to know, please get in touch.  

This will coincide with the re-launch of The News, which is scheduled to happen in October.

 

You can either e-mail Rory directly at (rory.mckeown@thenews.co.uk) or use the general news email address portsmouth@thenews.co.uk

Rory McKeown

The News, Portsmouth

Senior news reporter

Tel: (023) 9262 2540

E-mail: rory.mckeown@thenews.co.uk

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/pn_Rory_McKeown

What are you doing in 3 week's time?

Why not spare some time to find out more about getting your voice heard at a local, national and european level? 

During this year's Local Democracy Week there will be plenty of opportunities to gain a better understanding of democracy in action. 

The week includes a debate from Kingston Prison, a chance to quiz your local MPs and MEPs, as well as a human right's lecture, university debate on baby boomers and some interactive online games. Click here to find out more and book onto the free events.

Budget presentation to Baffins forum September 2012

Health and Wellbeing Board - Q&A Session

26th September, 10:30am-11:30am, Civic Offices, Conference Room A


Your chance to put your questions to the members of the board after their next public meeting.  There will be a brief presentation and then board members will be available  to answer questions.  Come along to share your views or give your response to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy that is being developed at the moment.

The Health and Wellbeing Board will play a key role in the new local health sector and be responsible for some of the key decisions that will be made.

Any questions or concerns call: 02392 688508

Free Q&A Session with the Health and Wellbeing Board

26th September, 10:30am-11:30am, Civic Offices, Conference Room A


Your chance to put your questions to the members of the board after their next public meeting.  There will be a brief presentation and then board members will be available  to answer questions.  Come along to share your views or give your response to the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy that is being developed at the moment.

The Health and Wellbeing Board will play a key role in the new local health sector and be responsible for some of the key decisions that will be made.

Any questions or concerns call: 02392 688508

Local Democracy Week Unveiled

Do you know how to make your voice heard at a local, national and european level? 

During this year's Local Democracy Week there will be plenty of opportunities to gain a better understanding of democracy in action.

The week includes a debate from Kingston Prison, a chance to quiz your local MPs and MEPs, as well as a human right's lecture, university debate on baby boomers and some interactive online games.  Click here to find out more and book onto the free events.

Student and Neighbour Liaison Service

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service can assist in problems which may arise between students and their neighbours. Maintaining good relationships with the community is very important to the University and they will take the necessary steps required to deal with any complaints that they may receive, along with continuing to inform students about how to be a good neighbour.

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service work in partnership with:

·         Portsmouth City Council;

·         University of Portsmouth Students Union;

·         The University and Police Liaison Officer

As well as the Student Housing team they also have a Student Housing Community Officer. 

If you have new student neighbours this year why not introduce yourself? It can go a long way to building positive relations and makes any problems that you may encounter in the future easier to resolve.

If you are affected by student behaviour and would like to discuss this then please call Student Housing on 02392 843214 or email student-neighbourliaison@port.ac.uk

Student and Neighbour Liaison Service

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service can assist in problems which may arise between students and their neighbours. Maintaining good relationships with the community is very important to the University and they will take the necessary steps required to deal with any complaints that they may receive, along with continuing to inform students about how to be a good neighbour.

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service work in partnership with:

·         Portsmouth City Council;

·         University of Portsmouth Students Union;

·         The University and Police Liaison Officer

As well as the Student Housing team they also have a Student Housing Community Officer. 

If you have new student neighbours this year why not introduce yourself? It can go a long way to building positive relations and makes any problems that you may encounter in the future easier to resolve.

If you are affected by student behaviour and would like to discuss this then please call Student Housing on 02392 843214 or email student-neighbourliaison@port.ac.uk

Keep Warm and Carry On Campaign

 

Keep Warm and Carry On Campaign

Join in the celebration of Black History Month

On Saturday 20^th of October 2012

12-5pm 

in the 

Friendship Centre, 

Elm Grove, 

Southsea.

There will be African dancing and drumming, 

gospel singing, 

community carousel, 

African and Indian traditional cuisine and 

information stalls from public organisations and community groups. 

Please click here to see the poster with more details.

Please spread the word amongst your communities, family and friends.

History of Paulsgrove

A Talk 

by 

John Stedman, 

Archivist at Portsmouth City Museums 

Wednesday 26th September 2012, 3pm 

Paulsgrove Library

Free places available by booking at any city library 

 Or contact Paulsgrove Library 

Telephone 023 92377818

"A Coastal Metropolis?"

A public free event.

Monday 10th September 2012
6-8pm.

Refreshments from 5.45pm. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

5th Floor, Civic Offices, Portsmouth (access via Ground Floor Reception)

How do you want Portsmouth to look as a city?

This event will look at the Seafront and City Centre masterplans for Portsmouth and will provide informal space for discussion and development of some of the key ideas in each of the documents. This event is open to the public and is being held jointly by Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Culture Partnership.

The event is part of series of consultation events on the master plans; other events are listed here:

If you would like to attend please register for this event here, or call the Communities Engagement Team on 023 9268 8559. No one will be turned away on the day - we just need to plan the catering!

Come and be heard, and share your views! You will make a difference!

Copies of the master plans are here:
And the summary leaflet is here

"A Coastal Metropolis?"

A public free event.

Monday 10th September 2012
6-8pm.

Refreshments from 5.45pm. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

5th Floor, Civic Offices, Portsmouth (access via Ground Floor Reception)

How do you want Portsmouth to look as a city?

This event will look at the Seafront and City Centre masterplans for Portsmouth and will provide informal space for discussion and development of some of the key ideas in each of the documents. This event is open to the public and is being held jointly by Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Culture Partnership.

The event is part of series of consultation events on the master plans; other events are listed here: