Press releases

25 January 2024 Gosport's free community skips scheme is going from strength to strength and on Saturday surpassed 250 tonnes of waste collected in only eight months.

12 January 2024 A vital £1.2m project to fix the damaged seawall at Stokes Bay and protect the area from flooding has been approved by Gosport Borough Council.

5 January 2024 Gosport residents are being asked to nominate the borough's greatest organisers, fundraisers, volunteers and helpers as the search for the borough's citizen of the year begins.

22 December 2023 Plans for a new D-Day memorial at Stokes Bay have been given a boost following a £5,000 pledge from Gosport Borough Council.

15 December 2023 - Gosport residents, community groups and organisations including businesses, parish councils and others are asked to take part in a survey asking where they would like to see improvements for nature recovery.

11 December 2023 - Local people are being asked for their views on a legal order designed to curb anti-social behaviour at Hardway Green.

7 December 2023 - Drivers will be able to make cash or card payments at all Gosport Borough Council car parks by early next year.

30 November 2023 - Following last Saturday's successful lights switch-on and seasonal market, the council is bringing more free festive activities to the town centre.

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.

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.