Press releases

20 November 2023 - Gosport Borough Council has been awarded up to £18,117,915 for the project Reconnecting Historic Gosport Waterfront.

18 November 2023 - The council's free community skips scheme has been hailed a success after collecting more than 200 tonnes of waste in less than six months. More than 94 per cent of the rubbish is being recycled, latest figures show.

17 November 2023 - Gosport councillors have made a pledge to support the recovery of the sea and rivers from damage done by humanity.

People are being asked for their views on a legal order used to tackle anti-social behaviour in Gosport.

3 November 2023 - Gosport High Street will host a full-on day of free festive fun on Saturday 25 November. Supported by the council, the day will include a special seasonal market, a Christmas lights switch-on show, street entertainment and family activities.

2 November 2023 - The council has welcomed a "brilliant decision" to commit more than £3/4 million for sea defences at Stokes Bay.

1 November 2023 Gosport Borough Council is issuing advice to residents as strong winds and heavy rain are expected as part of Storm Ciarán tonight (Wednesday 1 November), and throughout tomorrow (Thursday 2 November)

26 October 2023 - Residents are being encouraged to attend the borough's Remembrance Sunday service on 12 November at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

20 October 2023 73 per cent 'likely' or 'very likely' to visit - Gosport Borough Council's plan to re-open the Criterion as an entertainment and community venue has been backed by residents.

19 September 2023 - Gosport's high street market is to be revamped - with more stalls, entertainment and special themed events. A new operator has been brought in by Gosport Borough Council, with the aim of bringing in more traders, boosting the market's popularity and introducing new ideas.

12 September 2023 - The free Stoke Road Community Festival in Gosport on Saturday 16 September will be a celebration of the arts and the local community, with craft activities and entertainment throughout the day. The event will run from 10am to 4pm. Stoke Road will be closed between its junctions with Willis Road and Elmhurst Road from 6am to 6pm.

30 August 2023 - Gosport is rounding off a summer of events in local parks with a three-day festival.

17 August 2023 - Gosport's programme of free summer Arts in the Parks events is winding up with two amazing days out.

24 May 2023 - Statement issued to reassure visitors to Walpole Park

25 January 2023 - A project to revamp historic buildings in Gosport town centre is bringing colour and creativity to the area. The project's flagship scheme is the restoration of the Royal Arms Hotel's distinctive facade, which is now almost complete. Historic buildings elsewhere in the town centre have also had their frontages restored or have gained decorative handmade signs.

30 November 2022 - The Mayor of Gosport has honoured local people who deserved recognition for their contributions to the community.

29 October 2021 - work continues on lifting mechanism

27 October 2021 - The first recipients of Gosport's creative grant scheme have been announced by Gosport Cultural Consortium.

22nd September 2021 - Gosport Borough Council is inviting developers to submit offers to purchase the site together with their outline proposals for redevelopment of the current Gosport Bus Station.

15th September 2021 - Gosport Borough Council, working with Neil Morland Housing Consultants & Co. are currently undertaking a Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Review, a significant part of which includes analysis of services throughout the Gosport Borough.

23 August 2021 - Gosport Cultural Consortium (GCC) announces grants totalling £30,000 are now available to support creative projects throughout the borough.

09 August 2021 - A major redevelopment of Gosport's Old Grammar School can now go full steam ahead following approval of planning permission and £100,000 in funding from Arts Council England (ACE).

2 July 2021 - Help Gosport Borough Council and place-making consultancy, The Means to understand what's important to the people of Gosport.

25 June 2021 - New Park & Float scheme launches Monday 28 June. Offering combined parking, bus and ferry ticket.