Press releases
Grants to host VE Day street parties in Gosport
18 March 2025 - This year marks 80 years since VE Day, and Gosport Borough Council is offering money to help local communities celebrate the historic occasion.
Call for sites for Gosport's Local Plan
7 March 2025 - Gosport Borough Council is calling for help to identify sites that might be suitable for development as it continues to work on a Gosport Borough Local Plan.

Popular splash parks at Gosport & Lee to re-open at Easter
3 March 2025 - Work is about to start at Stokes Bay Splash Park in Gosport so it's ready for young children to enjoy when it reopens in the spring and summer months.

Changes to the Imagination Refinery on Gosport High Street
3 March 2025: Gosport Borough Council is working to keep this community space on the High Street open, following the Makers Guild's announcement of their intention to leave the premises.
£25.9m of investment agreed to improve housing, sports, leisure and waste facilities in Gosport
28 February 2025 - Gosport is set to see improvements to council homes, waste collections and leisure facilities after a new budget was agreed that protects vital services in the borough.

They're off! New running track a 'massive boost' for Gosport clubs
21 February 2025 - Runners have called a new track a 'massive boost' for Gosport clubs and keen joggers.

Going 'out of this world' to improve Gosport school children's digital skills
18 February 2025: The University of Portsmouth has been commissioned by Gosport Borough Council to help strengthen the digital abilities and build the confidence of school children across the borough using the theme of 'space'

Deadline extended for public to shape waterfront improvements
17 February 2025: Hundreds of local people have joined public events discussing how to regenerate Gosport's historic waterfront.
Contractors appointed to start work on Gosport's new 'People's Park'
17 February 2025: for a new 2,000sqm public park in Gosport will start in late Spring this year after contractors were appointed by the Council.
Councillors urge community to speak up for Stubbington Study Centre
11 February 2025 - Gosport Councillors have called on local residents and community groups to help keep Stubbington Study Centre open.
Gosport councillors say 'hands off Gosport'
7 February 2025: Gosport Councillors have stated their opposition to plans for local government reorganisation, issuing a 'hands off Gosport' message to government.

Have your say on Gosport Waterfront improvements
31 January 2025: A series of events across Gosport this February are a chance for everyone to feed into developing plans to regenerate Gosport's historic waterfront.

Gosport's best independent business for 2025 revealed
31 January 2025: The Raw Pet Deli, a small local company based in Hardway, has been voted Gosport's best independent business for 2025 in a public vote.
Completed flood scheme protects hundreds of Gosport homes
30 January 2025: More Gosport homes and businesses are better protected against severe flooding after the completion of a coastal defence scheme in Forton.
Nominate your Gosport Citizen of the Year
24 January 2025: It's that time again to nominate your Gosport Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year.

New podcast and 'zine' led by young people celebrates Gosport's music scene
21 January 2025: A new digital music project led by young people uses social media, a podcast, publications and more to develop and celebrate upcoming musicians.
Join the Mayor of Gosport's civic service of peace
17 January 2025: Gosport residents are invited to join a special service of peace, hosted by the Mayor of Gosport on Saturday 25 January at the Freedom Church.
Promote your event in our Gosport 2025 Guide
15 January 2025: Back by popular demand, Gosport's Events Guide is returning for 2025 - and we want organisers to tell us about their activities so we can include them.
Gosport community skips scheme extended
24 December 2024: Gosport's community skips are continuing next year and beyond, helping residents easily dispose of their bulky household waste for free.
New council homes for Gosport families making good progress
11 December 2024: Building work on 15 new council homes across the borough is well underway.
Free Gosport market pitches for independent businesses
10 December 2024: Gosport Borough Council is offering free introductory pitches in the town centre market to local businesses.
Gosport's Christmas market and lights switch on set to sparkle
27 November 2024: The festive season officially starts in Gosport with a spectacular Christmas lights switch on and market on Saturday 30 November, kicking off a whole month of High Street festivities.
Nominate your favourite independent business for Gosport award
22 November 2024 - Gosport residents and visitors are invited to submit their nominations for a new competition to find "Gosport's Best Independent Business".
Harbourside and Town by-election result
21 November 2024 by-election result