Mayor

Bill Meek will turn 100 on August 10

Portsmouth veteran's 100th birthday to be attended by a special guest

BUSINESS ROADSHOWS: Solent Freeport is hosting five regional roadshows in the autumn to find out what help and support the region’s businesses need and to hear about growth ambitions

"A real opportunity” for economic growth with new £1.3b authority

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

Row over who should chair board on £1.3bn devolution authority

Family of the late Mayor Emori of Maizuru in Southsea

Family of a former mayor visit Southsea to see new Torii gate

Doreen and James

Two worthy people recognised for their work in the community

George Madgwick

Reform set to take a key seat at decision-making board for new mayor

Gary Parker with the Mayors of Fareham and Gosport

Mayors show their support for local rescue service

Councillor Paul Tansom

New mayor for Havant borough delighted to take on key role

Mayor of Gosport Cllr Kirsten Bradley leaves the hall after the ceremony. Gosport Mayor Making, Thorngate Halls, Gosport
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (200526-14)

Mayor re-elected to take on a second term to champion the community

The Fareham Mayor Making ceremony took place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Fareham Live.

Pictured is: (l-r) The retiring Mayor of Fareham Louise Clubley with newly elected mayor Tina Ellis.

Picture: Sarah Standing (140526-1840)

'I am extremely honoured': New Mayor appointed at ceremony

The Portsmouth100 Civic Ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Portsmouth Guildhall.

"A truly remarkable moment" - ceremony marks 100 years of city status

New care home in Southampton is holding its Grand Launch

Howzat?! Cricketer to open Southampton’s newest care home

From left, directors Shannon Mitchison and Nicky Timberlake, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson and Lady Mayoress Helena Cole at the opening of Lottie's Florist.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (240126-26)

Community comes out in force to celebrate opening of Lottie's Florist

Pictured Left to right: William (Jeremy’s son), Martin Holmes, Naomi Bailey and Gavin Foley from Cancer Services, Jeremy Holmes and Fundraising & Marketing Manager, Sally Hillyear

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity champions

Festival flyer

Pride LGBTQ+ Film Festival for Portsmouth

Co-owners Nicky Timberlake and Shannon Mitchison are getting ready to open their business Lottie's Florist Ltd in Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (160126-4465)

New florist to open in Paulsgrove this weekend
Two friends who discovered a passion for flowers when working at a funeral directors are opening their new floristry shop this weekend.
Joe Williams

Thelma handing over the gifts to Jenna and Emma of The Orchards unit

Christmas gift bags for The Orchards

Martin Tod

Hampshire’s mayoral candidate slams government proposal to cancel and delay elec...

The Yankee Candle pop-up shop has opened in Gunwharf.

Exciting new pop-up shops open in Gunwharf

Ex-Winchester mayor cleared of groping girl, 16, at official event

Ka Wai Cheng, conductor of the Portsmouth Philharmonic at the concert in aid of the Lord Mayor's appeal

Portsmouth Lord Mayor's charity benefits by £600 after concert

Artful Dodgers Gym launches campaign to tackle knife crime

Mayoral Candidate Martin Tod

Political comment: Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate welcomes end of police com...

Ka Wai Cheng, conductor of the Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra

A varied programme and a female first for orchestra's latest charity concert

Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Nick Adams-King

Breakthrough as key deal struck in Hampshire and Solent mayor plan

Havant MP Alan Mak has opposed any plans to further delay council elections

POLITICAL COMMENT: Havant MP Alan Mak opposes any further delay to council elect...

Martin Tod

POLITICAL COMMENT: Let’s replicate Lib Dem bus success in Portsmouth across the ...
Martin Tod, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight, wants to replicate the success his party has had in revitalising bus use in Portsmouth across the entire Hampshire region.
Carolyn Aldred

Speakers and organisers for the Portsmouth Tech & Cultural Summit 2025, taking place on September 6 at the John Pounds Community Centre.

Portsmouth Tech & Cultural Summit 2025;

Beacon View Primary Academy celebrates glowing Ofsted report

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton International Boat Show 2025 with Captain Jack Sparrow on the Thunde...

Martin Tod

Political opinion: Lib Dem Mayoral candidate to push for ferry investment

Thorngate Churcher Trust team welcomes Mayor of Gosport.

Mayor of Gosport visits Thorngate Churcher Trust and delights residents and staf...

Alan Mak MP voted against the Devolution Bill

Political opinion: Havant MP Alan Mak votes against Devolution Bill that would m...

Ukraine Independence Day celebrations in Gosport

Fareham and Gosport communities mark Ukraine’s Independence Day

u3a Gosport Vice-Chair John Draper with Mayor of Gosport Cllr Kirsten Bradley & the 30th Birthday cake

u3a Gosport celebrates 30 years with a joyous anniversary picnic

Jessica Spencer, Charlotte Boaden, Jack Boaden. Directors, First Steps First Aid Ltd.

First Steps First Aid welcomes Lord Mayor to open heart of Portsmouth Training H...

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has been named as the Conservative candidate for the county's first ever mayoral role.

Donna Jones named as Conservative candidate for mayor of Hampshire

The breaking news was announced at the Hampshire County Council full council by the leader, Cllr Nick Adams-King

We're getting a mayor with transport, housing and education powers

Copnor Primary School pupils with author, Mitch Johnson

Portsmouth “year of storytelling” sparks record-breaking summer reading challe...

Temperatures rising

Hampshire and Solent could show the way, says top climate action leader

Creative talents of Portsmouth High School’s students are showcased

Ka Wai Cheng, conductor of the Portsmouth Philharmonic, leads the orchestra at its concert at Lee on the Solent

Orchestra's 'Victory' concert is a winner for Titchfield children's charity

The community at Meon Way Federation welcome the addition of a pop-up pool for the summer term.

Pupils dive into water safety at Meon Way Federation with pop-up pool

Beacon View welcomes the Lord Mayor

Beacon View Primary Academy welcomes Lord Mayor to summer fair

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

We’re trailblazing in Hampshire, says Martin Tod

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

Winchester’s success is great for Hampshire, says Martin Tod

A teenage girl has won Chess Tournament for the first time in 100 year history

Meeting Gosport Mayor, Cllr Kirsten Bradley

Ukrainian tradition brings colour and culture to Fareham and Gosport

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Gosport’s Mayor set to showcase heritage and regeneration projects

Fareham Borough Council Mayor Making Day On May 8 At Fareham Live.

Pictured: New Mayor Louise Clubley And Her Husband Jonathan

'I am delighted': Fareham appoints new Mayor

Donna Jones, Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has been cleared of wrongdoing

Watchdog clears police boss over claims she abused her position

Mayor Pal Hayre opens centre to thriving local business community.

Fareham Mayor unveils £200,000 office refurbishment

Chambers

The Lord Mayor's Chambers

Screening team with Lord Mayor of Portsmouth at awards ceremony

Portsmouth Hospital's midwives celebrate Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association aw...

Students visited Portsmouth Crown Court to witness a live case

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in Portsmouth offered unique pathway...