 New signs on pavements are popping up across Portsmouth, showing the easiest walking routes to key destinations. The green signs are in the same style as existing signs that show where a pavement is shared-use, for walking and cycling. They will be placed on several public rights of way and are part of our work to make walking around the city easier for everyone. They will show the direction and distance to places such as train stations, The Hard bus interchange, and the seafront, as well as the time it takes to walk to them.
 The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system at Portsmouth International Port, run by the council, has reached a major milestone. The scheme has seen 2,660 solar panels installed ready for the next stage of the plan. The project includes roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, a large battery and solar canopies.
 Improvements to transport services, and help with moving into adult life - these are some of the issues that young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) raised in a survey earlier this year. Portsmouth young people aged 13–25 gave their views on the support they are receiving: whether they feel it's enabling them to prepare for adulthood, whether they feel their views are listened to, and what they think about the Local Offer website. We hope businesses and organisations across the city will read the results and listen to the young people's views.
For more information about services for young people with SEND, visit www.portsmouthlocaloffer.org
 On our money advice pages you can find out where to get free advice and support, and help with everyday costs.
- Get help with energy and food.
- Check what benefits you're entitled to.
- Get support with debts.
- See how to keep everyday costs down.
- Find out how to make your money go further.
 Keen to travel sustainably around the city but feeling the pinch? The Voi 4 package of discounts could save you between 20% and 50% on Voi rental e-scooter rides and monthly passes. People on low incomes, students in higher education, NHS staff, emergency service workers, military personnel and veterans could benefit from the reduced-rate travel.
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