Public Sector

UK’s first sustainable phone charger vending machine arrives at Southampton General Hospital

It’s a bit of a mouthful, but a ‘game changer’ for Hampshire patients and their families. Southampton General Hospital has teamed up with UK energy firm Lifesaver... READ MORE »

Friends in high places! Housing group lend their tower crane for firefighters’ rope rescue training

Portsmouth’s VIVID Homes have stepped up to help Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service provide essential training for their team. The firefighters... READ MORE »

Romsey innovators secure £40m British Army contract to help drive data-led decision making

The next two years of the British Army’s Project ZODIAC are set to be delivered by Romsey-based prime contractor Roke, as part of a new contract worth £40 million... READ MORE »

Cllr Rob Humby discusses putting Hampshire on the map and joining up business & education

The power of a strong economy to improve people’s prospects should never be underestimated according to the Leader of Hampshire County Council, who is determined to... READ MORE »

Council’s online event set to show pros of hiring young people with SEND in hospitality and catering

Hampshire County Council will host an online event for local hospitality and catering businesses later this month to encourage the recruitment of young people with... READ MORE »

Major upgrade inbound at Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre as £30m council plans get approval

Planning permission has been granted for a Southampton City Council project to expand and improve facilities at the Outdoor Sports Centre. Among the proposed additions... READ MORE »

Solent LEP brings together key partners as it looks to champion skills, jobs and opportunities

Across two events, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership highlighted collaborations aiming to champion the success of the region. Partners working across education... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Lawyers trek for charity; Female founders workshop is big hit; Barratt backs the NHS at 75

Dutton Gregory lawyers complete their charity walk – to onlookers’ delight! Paul Sams and Jonathan Whettingsteel of Dutton Gregory Solicitors have managed to raise... READ MORE »

Work begins on new enterprise centre to support Portsmouth’s entrepreneurs and startups

City Buildings has broken ground on a new development in the heart of Portsmouth, set to house 14 new offices and a co-working space for small to medium sized... READ MORE »

Dr Shah Siddiqui is aiming to inspire as an Enterprise Adviser

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership’s Enterprise Advisers (EA) programme aims to support young people in developing skills by linking businesses with education in... READ MORE »