The Local Plan for #Portsmouth is in the final stages of being prepared. Councillors will now decide on 28 May whether to approve it for a final round of technical public consultation before submitting for independent examination. bit.ly/Ports-Local-Pl…

Save money & the environment by reducing food waste:

📝Plan
❄Freeze
🍦Don't shop hungry
🍽Smaller portions
🥦Use what you have
🥕Buy loose
🏷 Check the label

Pop any food waste in your food caddy

portsmouth.gov.uk/services/recyc…

Earlier this year, @Repair Café ran e-waste amnesty week in Portsmouth.

If you're interested in running a similar event there's an opportunity to ask questions at a free webinar on Tuesday 21 May, 8pm-9pm.

Find out more 👇🏻

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The signs of domestic abuse may not be as clear as you'd think. Abuse can be about controlling someone's mind and emotions, as much as hurting their body. Know the signs of domestic abuse and if you need to, reach out for help. ow.ly/esyX50REnBK

In Portsmouth there are lots of free and low-cost activities to help people move more, such as Wellbeing Walks, parkrun, NatureWatch, Stretch and Relax yoga.

Search the HIVE directory for groups and activities: hiveportsmouth.org.uk/hive-directory

#MomentsForMovement #MHAW

If you're on low income and need support with essential daily costs, you could be entitled to a payment or voucher from the Household Support Fund. Portsmouth residents PO1-PO6 can check if they are eligible and register for new upcoming payment schemes : ow.ly/wICl50RJwsj

We're applying for the Football Foundation's PlayZone grant - and we need your help!

Fill in our survey and help us shape our bid: research.net/r/PlayZoneSM

A #DispersalOrder has been authorised until Sun (19 May) evening to help officers tackle #ASB in #Southsea & #OldPortsmouth .

We will be in the area over the weekend, please approach us if you have any questions/concerns or call 101. Call 999 in emergencies.

Discover the top 10 restaurants in Southsea based on recent online reviews! From classic British fare to global cuisines, our broad dining scene has something for everyone. Link to it: bit.ly/3UBJ04A #supportlocal #SouthseaFF24

We all want our children to have a bright future and to be what they want to be. Attending school every day means that they’re more likely to achieve now and in the future. So don’t allow them to miss out. ow.ly/nkTt50REmKP #AttendanceCounts

Following last night's arrival, the French Freedom flame will now travel to Arlington National Cemetery in the US. A lantern will also remain on public display at DDayTrust until 6 June.

Thank you to Strong Island Co for capturing the evening: youtu.be/Z5C3K3rFGw8

Portsmouth welcomes the Flamme de la Liberté, led into the harbour by a fleet of vessels old and new.

The French Freedom flame has been burning since 1923 next to the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, arriving in the UK for the first time ahead of D-Day 80.

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour designed to achieve power and control over a partner, ex-partner or family member. See if your relationship is healthy. Take our online quiz - isthislove.org.uk

Did you know you can help fight against climate change by eating meat free once a week?

We are not suggesting that you need to become and vegan and give up meat completely, but once a week can make a big difference, try the calculator below meatfreemondays.com/calculator/

Open your heart and home this Foster Care Fortnight to children like Sophie who likes dancing, baking, singing, drama and animals. Pop by our drop-in #fostering #event on Saturday 18 May at the Holiday Inn Express, Farlington between 10am-1pm: foster.portsmouth.gov.uk/events/foster-… #fcf24

A must see event this coming Tuesday from 7pm, more details on Portsmouth Port's post 👇🇬🇧 🇫🇷

Britain’s biggest climate relay starts 6 Jun from Ben Nevis to Big Ben. It's coming to Portsmouth 1 July. Get involved with carrying the baton!

Find out more running-out-of-time.com

#RunningOutOfTime #BenToBen #CarryTheBaton #TheClimateRelay