Community Infrastructure Levy outline presentation

A brief outline of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CiL) in Portsmouth

Further planning information can be found at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/planning.html

Energy Talks for local groups

Neil Richardson works for Southern Electric in a unique role helping local residents with energy 
related issues. He offers impartial energy advice to local residents, including: 
- energy efficiency
- tariff Information
- best ways to pay for your energy
- what energy companies can offer vulnerable customers
- advice on falling behind on payment.

Neil gives energy talks to local groups, runs drop in energy clinic's at local centres, gives home 
visits and offers help over the phone. 

He is not allowed to sell Southern Electric's products; just give advice and help. 

If you would like Neil to talk to your group, or find out, contact him on 07825014164 or email 
neil.richardson@sse.com 

Budget Consultation presentation

This PowerPoint is part of the council's budget consultation which closes on October 1st, background information and details of future presentations are available at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/30458.html

Budget presentation September 2013

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

Ambassadors for Portsmouth

Come and find out what being an Ambassador for Portsmouth involves 

Talks

Friday 8th March

3pm

Cosham Library

or

Wednesday 10th April

6pm

North End Library

Book a free place at these talks at any Portsmouth City Library

Council Budget Consultation Session

Come along to the Portsmouth City Council's budget consultation session at the Council Chamber on Monday 4^th February 2013 to get an overview of the Council’s proposed budget for 2013/14.

This public session will be held between 6pm and 8pm in the Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth.

Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council and Chris Ward, Head of Finance will be in attendance to give a short presentation and answer any questions. There is no need to book.

For more information on the proposed budget recommendations for 2013/14, please go to:

http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/28088.html

Further information about the full Council Meeting (Budget),  to be held on Tuesday 12^th February 2013 will be available from this link: http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/yourcouncil/24795.html

A public information event for families

Focus on Health: Living with Asthma and Allergy

Wednesday 28 November 2012,

6pm,

University of Portsmouth,

Portland Building,

Portsmouth

PO1 3AH

This event gives sufferers and their families the opportunity to hear from various professionals who will showcase the latest research, treatment and thinking around asthma and allergies. A scientist, a GP, a hospital clinician and representative from a patient support group will each give short talks and take questions. One in four people in the UK live with asthma and allergies, which means that almost every family has someone or knows someone who suffers, and the number is rising. All are welcome to attend.

Admission is free, but please register on 
http://asthmaandallergy.eventbrite.com/
call 023 9284 3757
or email events@port.ac.uk

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

Question Time - City Centre and Seafront Masterplans

A public question and answer session on the city centre and seafront masterplans.

Date: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Time: 7 - 9pm
Venue: Invincible Suite, The Royal Beach Hotel, St Helens Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 0RN (Click here for a map)

Your opportunity to put questions to a panel, including:

• Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader of Portsmouth City Council
• Kathy Wadsworth, Director of Regeneration and Strategic Director
• Mike Allgrove, Assistant Head of Planning Services

There will be a short overview presentation at 7pm, followed by an open question and answer session.  The panel will be happy to answer your questions and hear your views and ideas in relation to the masterplans. 

You can see the full versions here.

There is no need to register to attend.  A public bar will be available at the venue from 6.30pm.  If you have any queries beforehand, or any accessibility requirements, please contact the community engagement team on 023 9268 8636 or email takepart@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Presentations from Stamshaw and Tipner neighbourhood forum

The following two slide shows were shown at the Stamshaw and Tipner neighbourhood forum on Wednesday 1st August 2012

PCC Sustainable Transport funding success

Further information can be found at The Local Sustainable Transport Fund page on the PCC website

City Centre and Seafront Masterplans

Further information can be found at The city centre and seafront masterplans page on the PCC website 

Find out more about Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Diabetes services

The Trust’s Diabetes services are nationally recognised as some of the best in the country.

Patients with diabetes are twice as likely to be admitted to hospital. They have a length of stay twice that of non-diabetic patients and higher complications rates.

At the next public constituency meetings for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Council of Governors, a consultant from the Diabetes department will be giving a presentation on Diabetes and the Trust’s Diabetes services.

Constituency meetings are held twice a year; to give Trust members and members of the public an opportunity to share their opinions of the hospital with Trust Governors and to enjoy an interesting presentation from one of their clinicians. All are welcome.

The dates for the next meetings are:
Gosport1 November 2011 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Music Room, Thorngate Hall, Bury Road,Gosport,PO12 3PX

Portsmouth 2 November 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Level E,QueenAlexandraHospital, Cosham, PO6 3LY

Havant and South East7 November 2011 from 1pm to 3pm
Leigh Park Community Centre,Dunsbury Way, LeighPark,PO9 5BG

Fareham9 November 2011, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Octagon Lounge, Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DB


If you would like more information about being a Trust member or the constituency meetings please email member@porthosp.nhs.uk or visit http://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/about-us/Foundation-Trust/Becoming-a-member/becoming-a-member.html 

Outreach Librarians

Portsmouth City Libraries has appointed Outreach Librarians to cover three areas of Portsmouth and their attendant libraries. www.portsmouth.gov.uk/learning

Their role is to increase the footfall and number of active users at the city’s nine libraries. 

If you have any events where it would be appropriate for them to promote the library service please let them know

Their names and contact details are:

Linda Collins

Outreach Librarian North

North End Library

Gladys Avenue

Portsmouth

PO2 9AX

T: 07960960585

E: linda.collins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Responsible for Paulsgrove, Cosham and North End Libraries

Patricia Garrett

Outreach Librarian South

Southsea Library and Customer Service Centre

19-21 Palmerston Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 3QQ

T: 023 9268 8039

E: patricia.garrett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Responsible for Southsea, Alderman Lacey and Beddow Libraries

Penny Bremer

Outreach Librarian Central

Central Library

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

PO1 2DX

T: 023 9268 8065

E: penny.bremer@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Responsible for Central, Carnegie and John Pounds Centre Libraries

Tom Williams

Outreach Librarian Central

Central Library

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

PO1 2DX

T: 023 9282 2581

E: tom.williams@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Responsible for Central, Carnegie and John Pounds Centre Libraries

Sherry-Ann Kelly Parsons

Outreach Librarian

Central Library

Guildhall Square

Portsmouth

PO1 2DX

T: 02392688066

E: kelly-parsons.sherry-ann@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Available for all areas

Budget presentation Baffins neighbourhood forum

Budget presentation Baffins neighbourhood forum

Flames & Finance at Baffins Forum

The next meeting of the Baffins Neighbourhood Forum will be a bit different.

As well as holding an Annual General Meeting (AGM), the forum will be hosting an open workshop on the community engagement blog and how social media can be used to organise activities in the local community.

Hampshire Fire & Rescue service's community contact point (CCP) will be at Langstone Jnr School from 6pm for a drop-in session. Come and join us if you have a local issue you want to raise or would like to get up to speed on the forum's growing on-line presence. If you would like to get more involved with the Baffins Forum and take on a committee role- Now's your chance!

The AGM will be held at 7.30pm and is open to nominations from local residents. If you are interested in a post please contact Forum Secretary, Allan Nevett on 023 92 610 541 or email: bnhfsec@gmail.com

Fire service colleagues will be on hand to provide practical fire safety advice for your home, as well as giving a short talk at 7pm on fire prevention. Hampshire Police will also join us to update the forum and answer your questions. The CCP also has Sky TV on board and we will be showing video presentations throughout the evening.

From 7.45pm in the school there will be a Question & Answers session with Roger Ching, the city council's finance director. Roger will take all your questions about the 2011 budget and the forecast for next year.

Why not come along?

Wednesday 11th May 2011 @6pm-9.30pm, Langstone Junior School, Lakeside Avenue Copnor

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Community Trading Standards

Community trading standards is dedicated to making sure the residents of Portsmouth are safe, smart shoppers. If your forum would like a talk from a community officer or has a trading standards issue which needs addressing please do not hesitate to contact a member of the team:
Central Sector – Holly Shelbourne
Email: holly.shelbourne@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tel: 023 9283 4689
Cosham – Laura Small
Email: laura.small@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tel: 023 9283 4689
Fratton – Amy Forster
Email: amy.forster@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tel: 023 9283 4689
Southsea - Hasina Begum
Email: Hasina.begum@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Tel: 023 9283 4689


Portsmouth City Council trading standards service is now approved to administer BIIAB qualifications, the professional body for the licensed retail industry.

Qualifications offered are:
PCC (PUAS) Preventing Underage Sales
BIIAB (AAA) Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness
BIIAB (NCPLH) Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
BIIAB (ARAR) Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing
For details of any of these courses please contact the trading standards service on 023 9283 4689.

Portsmouth Local Involvement Network (LINk)

The Portsmouth Local Involvement Network (LINk) is a group of residents who are interested in bringing about improvements to Health and Social Care Services available in the City.

The LINk has a special interest in reaching all sections of the Community and to this end they extend an offer to attend meetings in order to deliver a short presentation (or informal talk) about the aims of the LINk and how to get involved.

If you are interested in booking a date please contact Victor Vine on 0783 345 2331 (LINk Support Officer)

For more information about LINk visit www.portsmouth-link.co.uk