Pompey Politics Podcast

This week saw Portsmouth City Council’s Mayor Making ceremony and Annual General Meeting.We interviewed CLLRS Graham Heaney (Deputy Leader Labour group on PCC) & George Madgwick (Leader of Portsmouth Independents Party on PCC) to hear what happens when two parties can both lay claim to the number two spot on the council. How do you decide when the next largest groups on the council are two parties both with 9 Councillors?How do you make a Mayor?Why did the PIP Councillors chose not to sit with the other council members on stage for the ceremony? Join our weekly newsletter if you'd like to hear about upcoming episodes and suggest questions, topics or guests. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletterPlease leave us a review, and don't forget to follow wherever you get your podcasts, on Facebook or Youtube. Bluesky LinkedIn

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Solent WASPI talk to us about their campaign for fair treatment and justice.  -What do they want the campaign to achieve? -What next after the government’s rejection that compensation is owed to women born in the 1950s? WASPI web address: www.waspi.co.uk WASPI Crowdjustice page, which includes the most recent legal updates:https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/waspijustice/Their Facebook pages are:https://www.facebook.com/WaspiCampaignhttps://www.facebook.com/SolentWASPI on X:@WASPI_Campaign@solent_waspiRecorded livestream (portrait) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIvRDctNXBYLandscape edit available soon. Sign up for our show newsletter to hear about upcoming shows:-https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletterSupport the podcast: pompeypoliticspodcast.captivate.fm/support

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

We welcome the Isle of Wight’s Councillor Andrew Garratt 🟧 & Meon Valley’s Councillor Malcolm Wallace 🟩 to talk to us about their hopes and fears for devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR).What could this mean for the voters they represent and the services they depend on?For links to our social media accounts and to sign up for our newsletter please visit our websiteYouTubeRecorded Livestream (in Portrait) Landscape edit available soon.Please leave a comment or give us a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways you can. (we'd be eternally grateful).  https://pompeypoliticspodcast.captivate.fm/support

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

Fratton is an urban area of Portsmouth and one of its 14 City Council Wards. Jacob Short has stood for election in Fratton twice as a Candidate for Portsmouth Independents Party. We ask Jacob to tell us, What is it about Fratton?, What are the problems faced by its residents?What are Jacob’s views on student housing, parking, HMOs, fly tipping, empty shops & crime? Join us as Jacob Short tells us the truth of life in Fratton for its residents and shares how he hopes to make a difference. If you'd like to hear about future episodes, or have the chance to suggest questions or topics, please sign up for our weekly newsletter. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletterLivestream available with video (in Portrait) on Youtube: (Landscape version available shortly). Please leave a comment or give us a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to support the podcast in other ways you can. (we'd be eternally grateful).  https://pompeypoliticspodcast.captivate.fm/support

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

We take a look at the Spring Statement made by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves this week in Parliament - -What were the key policies? -What difference will this make and to whom? -How did the other parties respond?Tell us what you think. Give us a review. If you'd like more on local and national politics from us, don't forget to subscribe of follow wherever you're getting our show. We stream live to Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram as well as upload to all the podcasty places. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about up and coming episodes. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletter

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

From this side of the Atlantic it’s hard to understand some of the policies and statements of Trump’s 2nd administration. We’re delighted to welcome Jamie Miller to the show.Jamie’s political pedigree as a former exec director of Republican Party Florida, campaign manager, director of field operations & author of “American Speeches That Changed The World” makes him supremely qualified to help us Brits make sense of it all. Jamie runs the Reasonable Arguments podcast with his wife Jennifer. https://reasonablearguments.com

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

We welcome Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt onto the show to talk us through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) & Devolution. -Glorious future or shut-gun wedding?-What’s new since the government’s white paper just before Christmas?-Who’s deciding what?-What is changing & when?-What price could Portsmouth residents be left to pay?

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

Portsmouth City Council Meeting 25/02/25 - Budget for 2025/26 & beyond-What is the ·Lib Dem administration saying about the city·s finances for 25/26 and beyond? -What amendments were put forward by the other parties (PIP, Labour, Conservative)? -Which were struck down or accepted by the council?Original meeting details: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=5375&x=1Original Stream - PCC's Democratic Services Dept https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ayb-bRExwSign up for our weekly newsletter, hear what we're planning and suggest questions or guests.. Newsletter

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

February 14th was valentines day. February 11th while not being valentines day was an expression of emotions other than love - to call it hate would be strong, but we'll let you decide..The Cabinet Meeting of Portsmouth City Council met to review certain proposals ahead of the Council's Full Budget Meeting February 25th. Full meeting details available here Full meeting was streamed by PCC's Democratic ServicesSignup to our weekly newsletter help shape episodes to come..

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2025

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, we celebrate that day and what’s happened since. Tell us what you're celebrating from that night or since.ADVISORY: There is some conversational swearing in this episode.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

What if the future of the UK wasn't just decided in Westminster? In this week's episode, we dive into the government's green paper on devolution — a proposal that could decentralise power, reshape how we govern, and even change the UK's political map. What does this mean for you, and where could it lead? We’re joined by Cllr Graham Heaney, lecturer at University of Portsmouth to talk us through what the proposals are, what they could mean for Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Sign up for our newsletter

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2025

We welcome back Dr Lee Sartain, senior lecturer in American History at Portsmouth University to talk us through it and help us & our audience form a Brit’s view of proceedings. Inauguration 2025 - The Brits' viewHow does it all work?What does it mean for the US & the rest of the world? What are the opening hours of Trump’s second administration like?Make sure to hear about future episodes, follow the show, give us a review, follow on Facebook, subscribe on Youtube or sign up to our newsletter. https://www.pppodcast.uk/newsletter

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

We take a peek at the Full Council Agenda for Tuesday December 17th. Key things on the list (and we’re checking it twice):- 📮Post Office Closures - can we stop them? 🥣Breakfast clubs - can we promote them? 🏘️🏠HMOs - are we under counting them? 📈National Insurance increases - who can afford them? Links to PCC Agenda on our website www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

On this week·s show we invite back Havant Borough Councillors to share the news from their rainbow coalition (Green, Lib Dem and Labour) since they took over running the council in May. We're joined by:- Cllr Philippa Gray, (Lib Dem. Bedhampton) Deputy Leader of Havant Borough Council and Cabinet Lead for Finance Cllr Grainne Rason Bradley, (Green. Emsworth) Cabinet Lead for Environment and Water Quality and Climate Change Champion Cllr Mark Coates (Labour. Hayling East) Chairman of Human Resources Committee Cllr Paul Gray (Lib Dem. Hayling West) Cabinet Lead for Commercial and Chairman of Licensing Committee

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024

Ahead of world world AIDS day we interview CP from Portsmouth Pride to talk to us about what it signifies and why it’s so important as well as what’s changed in since those Iceberg and monolithic tombstone informercials from the UK government in 1987. Queer all year Portsmouth https://queerallyear.co.uk/ Terrance Higgins Trust https://www.tht.org.uk Terrance Higgins Quilt on display at RN Dockyard Portsmouth https://historicdockyard.co.uk/event/navy-threads/ Elton John AIDS foundation https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org Portsmouth Pride https://www.portsmouthpride.org.uk/

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

We welcome two of Portsmouth’s producers of goods and services onto the show to hear about their businesses and the challenges they face. Gary Fyles of Think Bigger Ltd, publisher and Growth Mindset coach and David Mugridge from Yarty Cordials Ltd, producing cordials inspired by family recipes. We’re also joined by Cllr Ben Swann to help us understand a ward Councillor’s view of the challenges faced. Do you run a business in the city? What do you have to say about the challenges facing your business today? What can local and national governments do to help businesses survive and thrive? Yarty Cordials https://helloyarty.com Thinking Bigger https://www.thinkingbiggerltd.co.uk

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

In a meeting where who wrote what, to whom, and when became much more contentious than you’d normally think, we take a look at Tuesday's Full Council meeting. Where was there consensus, where was there robust debate, and where was there political point scoring? Items on the agenda were:- • Definitions of sexism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia • Tackling the crisis in temporary accommodation • Social Media Policy for Councillors • Increase in the single capped Bus fare from £2 to £3 • Nominations for Honorary Alderman • Support for the Repair Cafes - Portsmouth • CPO ‘Hope Value’ Sites How many questions of cabinet members did the councillors have? Last month there were 16. This time was it higher or lower? Links to hear the motions in full are on our website. www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024

How easy is Portsmouth as a city for disabled people to get around for work, study or leisure? What barriers to their freedom are disabled people encountering in Portsmouth? What can be done to remove or reduce the barriers? We welcome Georgina Fry from Portsmouth’s Disability Advisory Group to hear what the challenges are, and what is being done to help. Portsmouth Disability Advisory Group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563355431337 Portsmouth Wheelchair Access Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/portsmouthwag/ PCPA (Portsmouth Carers and Personal Assistants) https://www.facebook.com/PortsmouthCPA

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

Ahead of the US Presidential elections November 5th we take a look at a most pivotal of elections in a year of key ballots across the globe. Why is the 2024 Presidential election so important? How does it all work? How are US elections different to those in the UK? We·re joined by Lee Sartain, Senior Lecturer in American History to help us Brits try and make sense of it all. If you'd like more information about the Electoral College, or the American voting system in general here's some links worth looking at:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPL-XHKnCk https://youtu.be/ajavsMbCapY?si=EO26YtxjjIwlziEn https://www.usa.gov/electoral-college Don't forget to like / comment / review / subscribe. Swing by pppodcast.uk if you'd like to sign up for our weekly emails about what episodes are coming up.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2024

With Labour's first budget for 14 years freshly released and out in the open we take a look at the key policies. Now we've finally heard what was, and wasn't in it. What sticks out? Who are the winners and losers? How will it affect you? Where there any surprised? Photo credit: Lauren Hurley

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

We take a look at Tuesday's (15th October 2024) Full Council meeting of Portsmouth City Council. Should the council call on the government to think again about the Winter Fuel Allowance cuts? Should the council call on the government to prevent NHS dentists just shutting up shop leaving their patients without dental health care? Should the council ask Hants and IOW Police and Crime Commissioner to speed up DBS checks getting in the way of appointing PCC staff to support residents in need? Should PCC be investing more taxpayer's money into Portico (the council owned shipping company)? Full Agenda: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=5327andx=1 Watch the council meeting in full at:https://youtu.be/HKrd5XKSTAs Links to specific motions available on www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024

Returning from our extended summer break, we’ll take a look at political events of note since our last show. Has anything of note happened in local and national politics since the heady early morning hours of July 5th? Please leave a review, rating and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2024

39 days into the election campaign, 4 left before voters in the UK go to the polls. Ian and Simon take a trip back over the events of the last 39 days and discuss what the next 4 might be like.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2024

As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth South Reform candidate Mark Zimmer shared with us what he feels are the key policies from the Reform UK 'Contract'. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in our episode 23rd June.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Havant Labour candidate Stefanie Harvey shares with us what she feels are the key policies from the Labour Party Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Fareham and Waterlooville Liberal Democrat candidate Bella Hewitt shares with us what she feels are the key policies from the Lib Dem Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

Each of the larger parties standing in our area gives us their favourite policies of their manifesto Interviews with Conservative: Penny Mordaunt. Labour: Stefanie Harvey. Liberal Democrat: Bella Hewitt. Green: Elliot Lee. Reform: Mark Zimmer. 12 days to go before the UK heads to the polls. Have our listeners heard anything that changes their minds? Longer versions of their interviews are available as separate episodes.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth South Green candidate Elliot Lee shared with us what they feel are the key policies from the Green Party Manifesto. We'll be sharing our interviews with each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

As part of a string of interviews about each party manifesto Portsmouth North Conservative candidate Penny Mordaunt shared with us what she feels are the key policies it contains. We'll be sharing the interviews with someone from each of the five larger parties as well as including them in Sunday's show.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

In a week that's seen Nigel Farage take over Reform and decide to stand, 80th D-Day commemorations Rishi Sunak left early - can this election get any stranger? Candidates are now confirmed for the General Election. Who's standing in Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Waterlooville? ········ If you want to take part in our PPP Poll: https://forms.gle/SmhSqpQudywvTtcEA ··Remember, this the first general election for which you'll need photo ID to vote in person.·· (link in event comments) -··Register to vote by midnight by 18th June -··Register for postal vote by 19th June -··Register for proxy votes by 5pm 26th June -·Request FREE photo ID (Voter Authority Certificate - VAC) by 5pm 26th June Register to vote https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote VOTER ID https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id Postal Vote https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/postal-voting Info on boundary changes: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/boundary-review-2023-which-seats-will-change/

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2024

May 28th 2024 saw a full meeting of Portsmouth City Council to consider the pre-submission of Portsmouth's local plan. We take a look at the contributions, and hear where there was disagreement and debate, and where there was consensus. What impact would the plan have on the number of new homes in the city ? On loss of open spaces? On the number of HMOs? On provision of local schools, doctors and dentists? Did Portsmouth's Councillors vote through the submission or did it suffer the same fate as neighbouring Havant's plan which had to be ditched and taken back to the drawing board?

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2024

So, the General Election is ON! Why call it now? What difference will this make in Portsmouth? We share our views in full expectation that views shared on day two of a general election campaign will roundly be disproven by the end of it.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

Looking at the results from Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport we're joined live by Cllr Steve Pitt - Lib Dem Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllrs Paul Gray (Lib Dem), Mark Coates (Labour), Sharon Collings (Reform), Grainne Rason (Green) with recorded interviews from Cllr Charlotte Gerada (Labour group Leader on Portsmouth City Council), Cllr George Madgwick (Portsmouth Independent Party group leader Portsmouth City Council) and Cllr Paul Whittle (Lib Dem - Portchester Wicor - Fareham Borough Council).

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2024

We make our (usually wrong) predictions as to how the votes will go in tomorrow's local elections. Last year we both got 9 wards right and 5 wrong (but different wards). This year, how wrong will we be? Share your predictions: https://forms.gle/qHuLUh5yaTFa8n9c7 (open until ballots close 02/05/24) View the voting history for each of the 14 wards in Portsmouth and this year's candidates: https://shorturl.at/adloq Make sure to leave a comment or a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make sure not to miss when we're next live, follow us on Facebook or Subscribe on Youtube. https://www.facebook.com/pompeypoliticspodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96riV9ldG7AhrkIeILU-BA www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2024

We're joined by two of the candidates standing in St Thomas ward in this year's local elections - Elliot Lee (Greens) and Mark Zimmer (Reform). Unfortunately Ian Holder (Lib Dem) was unable to make the hustings due to prior work commitments. At time of recording we had not heard from the other candidates: Julian Lewis (Labour), David Chandler (Conservative) and John Burrows (TUSC). 1. Tell us about yourself, your history, why you're standing for the party you are? 2. What are the top three issues for St Thomas - and what would you do about them? 3. In a cost-of-living crisis, how is another year of maximum level council tax rises justified - what would you see done to help those struggling? 4. With recent flooding in Old Portsmouth, and the ongoing new sea defences works, what would you do to better protect residents and properties from future events given their likelihood and severity is set to increase? 5. What would you do to tackle anti social behaviour, generally and in places like Hot Walls and Camber Docks which are repeated hotspots? 6. What’s your view on the implementation of ‘Low Traffic Neighbourhoods’ where through traffic is heavily discouraged in order to reduce dependence on cars and increase active travel? 7. HMOs - satisfying a need for cheap and flexible housing or profiteering disruption of communities? How would you see their expansion managed better for new and existing residents? 8. If neither money or politics were an issue, what would you change about how Portsmouth City Council functions? 9. If you're successful, what's top of your list do get done on day one? -Closing speeches

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2024

Our 2024 local election ward hustings for St Jude ward in Portsmouth. We're joined by candidates: Hugh Mason (Lib Dems), Josh Allen (Labour) and John Hill (Portsmouth Independents Party). Although invites were sent we did not receive a response from Lee Kewell (Conservative) or Harry Mallinder (Greens)

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

In a change to our planned hustings, unfortunately the Green candidate Ian McCulloch was taken ill and not able to attend. We'd not heard from the Labour, Liberal Democrat or Conservative candidate so put our questions to George Madgwick standing in Paulsgrove for the Portsmouth Independents Party. 1. Tell us about yourself, your history, why you're standing for the party you are? 2. What are the top three issues for Paulsgrove - and what would you do about them? 3. Anti-social behaviour and crime in general are issues across the city - what would you do to make Paulsgrove safer for its residents? 4. What needs to change about how Portsmouth City Council works? 5. In a cost-of-living crisis, how is another year of maximum level council tax rises justified - what would you see done to help those struggling? 6. The ward is poorly served when it comes to public transport - what would you do to change that? 7. If you're successful, what's top of your list do get done on day one? Don't forget you'll need ID to vote in person in May. Details here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube. Details and links www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024

Ian and Simon take a look at the 7 hour, full council meeting Tuesday March 19th - the last before the 2024 local elections in May. We take a look at the last PCC Full Council Meeting ahead of May's local elections with a packed agenda of no less than eleven notices of motion, five deputations and two questions from the public. Was Lord Mayor Tom Coles' last time Chairing a Full Council seven hours of delightful and harmonious agreement or were Councillors unable to resist kicking off their leaflet campaigns for May 2nd in the chamber? Agenda details in full on PCC website. Link in comments. 13a Fairtrade city 13b Council of Sanctuary 13c Urgent need for improved NHS Dentistry provision 13d Pride in the streets of Pompey 13e International Women's day - Tackling Gender inequality in Portsmouth 13f An end to pointless paper usage 13g Guildhall trust theatre operations outside of Portsmouth 13h Addressing failures in Portsmouth major project delivery 13i Crisis in local authority funding 13j Hampshire and IOW integrated care board 13k Safer recruiting council Questions to Cabinet: Q1 Crisis re EV charging points Q2 Accessibility taxis Q3 Road safety around Cosham schools Q4 Consider reducing cabinet positions* Q5 Building work standards checks Q6 Monitoring of Southern Water discharge levels Q7 Funding for Bransbury park* *Q4 and Q7 will receive written answers Full Council agenda available https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4980andx=1 Recorded stream from Portsmouth City Council Democratic Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px3w2COTufA

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2024

We welcome to the show the Reform Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) for Portsmouth North and Portsmouth South - Mark Zimmer and Mel Todd. Will their current poll numbers translate into MPs come election time? From where are Reform getting their support? What are their key policies?

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2024

Ian and Simon take a look at Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's 2024 budget statement. Who are the winners and losers? Did it excite or alarm? Does it fix the problems facing tax payers? Will it help the economy? What could it mean for the timing of the General Election?

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2024

This week we take a look at some recent political events: Rochdale by-election result where three of the candidates were ex-members of the Labour party. Suspended Conservative MP Lee Anderson's words on GB News and the response to them. Ex Prime Minister Liz Truss' words at CPAC to Steve Bannon attributing her ousting as PM to the efforts of 'the big state'. The debacle of the House of Commons debate calling for ceasefire in Gaza proceeded with confusion and chaos due to its handling by Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2024

We bring you the news from Tuesday's Full Council meeting at which Portsmouth City Council's budget was focus of the agenda. Was it all plain sailing or was there drama and disagreement? Tell us what you think about Portsmouth City Council's budget, the fight to protect services and the planned increase in Council Tax? Full Documents available on PCC's website https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieagenda.aspx?M=4979 Links to Full speeches on our website www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2024

Cllr Dan Wemyss joins us to share the campaign to save a local Pharmacy in Hilsea as well as the controversial redevelopment of the form News Centre. Simon and Ian then take a look at the agenda for Tuesday's Full Council meeting which focuses on Portsmouth City Council's budget for 2024, 25 - Which we'll also cover in full next week.

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2024

We take a look at Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). Why are there so many in Portsmouth? What need are they filling? What problems do they cause? Who's winning? We interview Cabinet Member for Planning Policy Cllr Hugh Mason and Cllr Ben Swann. Portsmouth City Council's planning page. See new applications here and make comments: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/development-and-planning/planning-applications/planning-applications-view-and-comment-online/ Reporting problems with HMOs to Portsmouth City Council: https://my.portsmouth.gov.uk/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-9bb346b9-5f5c-47d5-8a93-620e57be5e05/AF-Stage-652833ab-3b31-47b3-b7c2-7422281bdc30/definition.jsonandredirectlink=%2FenandcancelRedirectLink=%2FenandconsentMessage=yes Portsmouth Council's HMO database: https://data.portsmouth.gov.uk/tables/development-and-planning/planning-hmo/

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2024

We invite Paulsgrove Councillor George Madgwick to talk to us about the recent theft from a local small business and how his comments on social media became the story. Then, we'll have a look at the Government's battle to gain votes and pass this week's Rwanda bill. Can it ever work? We'll finally take a look at UK expats regaining eligibility to vote in UK General Elections. Should people no longer living in the UK or paying taxes here get to vote? Transcription available www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2024

Ward Report: Charles Dickens We're joined by two of the three ward Councillors in a ward at the very heart of Portsmouth with a strong place in the city's history, what is there for the ward's future? We ask Cllrs Cal Corkery and Yinka Adeniran what the issues are that residents are bringing to them, has the clean-air-zone that covers most of the ward made life better, and what should be done to improve the blighted Commercial Road?

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2024

Rounding off their 2023, Ian and Simon take a look at their highs and lows of past (2019-2022), present (2023) and hopes for 2024 before making their guesses for when the General Election will be. Let us know when you think it will be in the comments or on our two question survey - https://forms.gle/tWypVyRZTPLtcc3G6

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2023

We invite Clls Matthew Atkins, Asghar Shah & Mary Vallely to use the episode to update their residents on what's happening in Cosham Ward. AI transcript available on our website www.pppodcast.uk Please remember to like / follow / subscribe and leave a review wherever you enjoy our podcasts.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2023

We welcome Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Social Care Cllr Matthew Winnington onto the show to talk about this week's Pharmacy Summit in Portsmouth. Is this the right prescription or just a sticking plaster on a more serious ailment?

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2023

With the first King's speech in 72 years delivered this week, and Portsmouth's Full Council meeting next week, we take a look at what was said in Parliament by the King, and what's on the agenda in the Council chamber. Links to both on our website. www.pppodcast.uk

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2023