Tourists flock in their droves to the UK’s island city, which has more than its fair share of world-class attractions, heritage and culture. But, painful though it may be to admit, Portsmouth is not perfect.
The city has had long-standing issues with transport, the environment and retail due to a combination of world events as well as more specific geographical factors like our incredibly concentrated population.
We’ve put together a list of things that could make Portsmouth an even better place to live.
The city has had long-standing issues with transport, the environment and retail due to a combination of world events as well as more specific geographical factors like our incredibly concentrated population.
![It hardly needs saying that parking is a bone of contention in Portsmouth. Our dense population means that many struggle to find somewhere to leave there car, either at home or when making a trip into town. Many would welcome more low cost parking options in Portsmouth.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUzOGVhZTcwLWIzNWYtNDViMy05NWU0LTIxMGZkZGQxZDZhMzoxOGYzOTRjNy03NGNhLTQxYzMtYTIyOS02ODk2ZGQ5MTE2MWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Free parking
It hardly needs saying that parking is a bone of contention in Portsmouth. Our dense population means that many struggle to find somewhere to leave there car, either at home or when making a trip into town. Many would welcome more low cost parking options in Portsmouth.Photo: -