Press releases

24 January 2025: It's that time again to nominate your Gosport Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year.

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.

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.

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.

24 December 2024: Gosport's community skips are continuing next year and beyond, helping residents easily dispose of their bulky household waste for free.

11 December 2024: Building work on 15 new council homes across the borough is well underway.

10 December 2024: Gosport Borough Council is offering free introductory pitches in the town centre market to local businesses.

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.

22 November 2024 - Gosport residents and visitors are invited to submit their nominations for a new competition to find "Gosport's Best Independent Business".

21 November 2024 by-election result

4 November 2024 - Gosport's community skips scheme has now collected 500 tonnes of waste from the borough's residents.

25 October 2024 - Gosport residents are invited to attend the borough's Remembrance service, being held on Sunday 10 November at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

8 October 2024 - Following the opening of the new bus interchange, the old bus station in Gosport town centre is due to be demolished shortly, as part of a bid to regenerate Gosport's waterfront.

3 October 2024 - Plans to transform an historic former cinema in Gosport took a big step forward, as approval was given for independent consultants Counterculture to develop a full business case for how the Criterion could be turned into a multi-purpose live entertainment venue.

3 October 2024 - Crucial work to fix the damaged seawall at Stokes Bay has been successfully completed in time to protect the area for winter.

2 October 2024 - Initial proposals to restore a derelict Grade II listed building at the heart of Gosport's waterfront have been published.

6 September 2024 - New community ambassadors are out in Gosport town centre reducing anti-social behaviour.

5 September 2024 - Gosport Borough Council is saddened to announce that Cllr Alan Durrant has passed away.

5 September 2024 - Gosport residents, businesses and community groups are invited to have their say on bold new concepts for public art installations and interpretation on the town's waterfront.

29 August 2024 - Gosport residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

6 August 2024 - Visitors will be able to enjoy free ice cream, face painting and refreshments at three events at Gosport's Digital and Wellbeing hubs over the next few months.

29 July 2024 - Dozens of businesses will receive free training on everything from creating a website through to using TikTok, thanks to a new programme of workshops and 1-2-1 sessions starting this summer.

24 July 2024 - Work has begun to build much-needed affordable homes for Gosport families.

19 July 2024 - Newly improved play facilities are now open for Gosport families to enjoy.