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Council Tax Support Scheme
Find out if you are eligible to apply for a Council Tax reduction.
Corporate assets
Contact details for all corporate assets issues including buying and renting properties.
Creative industries
An introduction to the creative industries in Portsmouth.
Contract opportunities with us
Information and advice below on the council's procurement process.
Children in employment
Guidance on the issues and requirements regarding children in work.
Children in entertainment
Guidance on the issues and requirements regarding children participating in entertainment.
Community right to challenge
Information on the right to challenge, which makes it easier for voluntary, community or council staff groups to bid to run council services.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Information for businesses regarding their social and environmental obligations.
Conference and meeting room venues
Advice on where you can hold conferences, meetings and corporate events in Portsmouth.
Community
Community centres
Useful information about community centres in Portsmouth.
Community Connectors
Want to get out in the community but lack the confidence to do so? The Community Connectors could help.
Community ownership
Programme for partner organisations to develop voluntary opportunities
Community Wardens
Portsmouth City Council Community Wardens work to help keep the city safe, clean and tidy, while providing support and advice when needed.
Council Tax
Set up a Direct Debit, make a Council Tax payment or find out more information about your bill, such as your property band.
Council Tax - changes you need to tell us
Tell us about changes in your circumstances.
Council Tax discounts and exemptions
Details about who qualifies for council tax discounts and what those discounts are
Council Tax - Houses in Multiple Occupation
Council tax advice for property owners, landlords and tenants for houses in multiple occupation
Council Tax - landlord's Frequently Asked Questions
Information for landlords about who in your property pays council tax
Council Tax bands
This page gives you information about Council Tax bands. It explains how they are calculated, and tells you how much you'll need to pay.
Council Tax - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about Council Tax
Council Tax reminder, summons and court proceedings
What we can do to help you manage your council tax payments
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
On this page you will find links to information about the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Community Infrastructure Levy - charges
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) applies to all development permitted after 1 April 2012.
Community Infrastructure Levy - existing building discount
Your Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge may be reduced if your site includes buildings that are to be demolished as part of your development
Community Infrastructure Levy - forms and process
This page gives you information about the forms and process involved with the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Community Infrastructure Levy - general consent
Where planning permission is granted for development, the developer or landowner should submit a Notice of Chargeable Development.
Community Infrastructure Levy - general information
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows local authorities to raise funds from developers who are undertaking new building projects in their area.
Community Infrastructure Levy - payment and appeals
If the correct procedures are followed, payment can be made in instalments as set out within our published Instalments Policy.
Community Infrastructure Levy - penalties and surcharges
Part 9 of the CIL Regulations provide for a range of proportionate enforcement measures to penalise non-compliance with the CIL process.
Community Infrastructure Levy - relief and exemptions
The CIL Regulations make a number of provisions for charging authorities to give relief or grant exemptions from the levy.
Community Infrastructure Levy - spend, receipts and monitoring
80% of total Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) receipts are allocated to be spent on strategic infrastructure to support the development of the City.
Changes to permitted development rights for household extensions
Information on temporary relaxations in planning procedures.
Changes to planning procedures in relation to demolition
Updated information if you are seeking approval for the demolition of a building.
CIL examination
Information regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule.
City Centre Masterplan
Information on the city centre masterplan, setting out regeneration of key areas in Portsmouth.
Community Right to Bid
Information on the Community Right to Bid, which enables communities to 'stop the clock' on the sale of valued community assets.
Conservation areas
Information on conservation areas with special architectural or historic interest.
Climate action
View council plans on climate action and what you can do to help
Council projects targeting climate change
A list of projects being undertaken by the council to tackle climate change
Crime and nuisance
This page has links to crime and nuisance information where there is council support available.
Carpet beetles
Advice on dealing with carpet beetles and contact details for our pest control team
Cockroaches
Advice for dealing with cockroaches and contact details for our pest control team
Coastal defence management
Information on the overarching vision of the ESCP initiative to reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion.
Community safety
Links to community safety services and information on CCTV.
Coastal flooding
Portsmouth may be susceptible to coastal flooding, but it is relatively easy to predict.
Careers in social care
Introduction to careers in social care. Start a rewarding career making a difference to the people who live in Portsmouth.
Community equipment services
Information for professionals on community equipment services.
Children and families
On this page you will find links for support around children's safety and family environment.
Council tenants and leaseholders
On this page you will find links to all information for council tenants and leaseholders on our website.
Council tenancy, rent and eviction
Information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
City of Portsmouth Sports Council
Find out about the City of Portsmouth Sports Council.
Club gaming and club machine permits
Information on the permits required for gaming and gaming machines in clubs.
Club premises certificates
Licensing information about the application process and regulation of club premises certificates.
Car parks
Information on Portsmouth City Council car parks including how to pay for parking.
Challenging a penalty charge notice
If you feel that you have been issued with a Penalty Charge Notice incorrectly, you may challenge it in writing only within 14 days
Child car seats
Useful Information on using child car seats
Cleaner, greener and safer - our transport vision for Portsmouth
On this page you will find out what we are doing to make the city cleaner, greener and safer.
Companion bus passes
This page tells you who can use a companion pass, and how to get in touch with us to request one.
Cycle security
Information on how to keep your bike safe.
Cycling around Portsmouth
Information on safe cycling in Portsmouth including bike maintenance, and information on the inclusive Wheels for All project.
Cycling hints and tips
Ideas and tips to improve the relationship between cyclists and other road traffic users.
Citizenship, naming and vow renewal ceremonies
Information about naming, citizenship and vow renewal services available at Portsmouth register office.
Civil ceremonies - approved Portsmouth venues
A list of venues and locations in Portsmouth licensed for civil ceremonies.
Childcare vacancies in Portsmouth
A list of current childcare job vacancies in Portsmouth.
Community learning
Find out more about the courses on offer at the Learning Place.
Civic Offices
Portsmouth civic offices address, opening times and disabled access information.
Contact us
Opening times and contact details for key council teams, services and area housing offices.
Community asset transfer policy
Information about community right to buy, and the council's community asset transfer policy.
Constitution
Information on the council constitution, which sets out how we operate, as well as ensure we're transparent and accountable.
Contaminated land
Information about our contaminated land strategy, which sets out how the council meets its legal obligations around contaminated land, including inspecting, consulting and taking enforcement action.
Cookie and privacy policy
This gives information on the council's cookie policy.
Corporate retention schedule
Our corporate retention schedule tells you how long we keep the records we work with, what we do with them at the end of that time, and the reasons why we do those things.
Council Forward Plan
Matters the Council are considering over the coming months.
Creating sustainable communities
Details about the ways we help create and support sustainable homes and communities, including our greener homes strategy.
Councillor allowances and expenses
Information about your local councillors and MPs.
City of Portsmouth geographical area
Figures associated with the geographical area of Portsmouth, and the sea areas in Portsmouth and Langstone harbours.
Complaining about a councillor
How to make a complaint about a councillor, including the councillors' code of conduct.
Complaints
What to do if you want to compliment or complain about the council or one of its services, or simply leave us a comment.
Council and democracy
Information on the council and councillors, council meetings, our policies and strategies, voting and elections, job opportunities and more.
Coronavirus survey
The latest coronavirus survey is now closed. The findings will help shape the city's plans for recovery after the pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This page gives you the latest information about Portsmouth City Council services affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Care homes - coronavirus information
As care and nursing homes are a vital part of the frontline response to coronavirus, we need to continue to care for people with symptoms safely.
Cambridge Road (TTRO 23/2020)
Details of the traffic regulation order for Cambridge Road (TTRO 23), including the reason, duration and location of the order.
Canal Walk (TTRO 08/2020)
Details of the traffic regulation order for Canal Walk (TTRO 08), including the reason, duration and location of the order.
Canal Walk (TTRO 26/2020)
Canal Walk (TTRO 84/2020)
Charlotte Street (TTRO 66/2020)
Coburg Street (TTRO 88/2020)
Cow Lane - Old Wymering Lane (TTRO 05/2020)
Clarkes Road Footbridge (TTRO 11/2020)
Council services - coronavirus information
Information about how council services are affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including Council Tax, recycling and rubbish collections and more.
Clarkes Road Footbridge (TTRO 33/2020)
City of Portsmouth - Street Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Partnership Strategy 2018 – 2020
Information about the Street Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Partnership Strategy 2018 – 2020 for Portsmouth.
Cow lane (TTRO 112/2020)
Cabinet portfolio responsibilities
A list of cabinet portfolio responsibilities.
Cow Lane (114/2020)
Clement Attlee Way (TTRO 115/2020)
Community youth play services - privacy notice
Coronavirus vaccinations
Following extensive trials, we have safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19 available. Getting vaccinated will protect people and save thousands of lives.
Council tax changes
Portsmouth City Council Budget Consultation Report 2021-2022 - Council Tax.
Carlisle Road (TTRO 26/2021)
Co-ordinated Scheme - Junior Transfer Admissions 2022/23
Co-ordinated Scheme - Secondary Transfer Admissions 2022-23
Co-ordinated Scheme - Starting School Admissions 2022/23
Community Infant Schools - Admissions Policy 2022-23
Admission policy for Community Infant Schools 2022-23.
Community Junior Schools - Admissions Policy 2022-23
Admission Policy 2022-23 for Community Junior Schools in Portsmouth.
Council Tax Guide 2022-23
A guide to Council Tax for 2022/23
Castle Road (TTRO 45/2021)
City council election results - May 2021
Find the results for your ward for the Local Elections 2021.
Cambridge Road (TTRO 59/2021)
Copnor Road (65/2021)
Colas maintenance of on-street trees
Council Tax - policy for second homes, long-term empty properties and discounts
Community Infrastructure Levy - charging schedule
Copnor Road (90/2021)
CIL Crowdfunder
When you raise money for community improvements that are open to everyone you can apply for match funding for half your project up to £5,000 from the CIL Transformation Fund.
Concessionary travel pass - terms and conditions
Clarendon Road (TTRO 98/2021)
Commemorative certificates
Clean Air Zone (CAZ) privacy notice
Clarendon Road (95/2021)
Conditions of licence for private hire drivers
This page lists licence conditions for private hire drivers in Portsmouth.
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a listed building - checklist
This page explains what should be included with applications for Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a listed building.
Consent to display an advertisement(s) - checklist
This page shows checklist of documents needed for application for consent to display advertisements.
Council tax support scheme - exceptional hardship policy
An Exceptional Hardship Fund (EHF) has been set up by the Council to assist applicants for Council Tax Support who are facing ‘exceptional hardship’.
City Fibre - Eastney (TTRO 112/2021)
Colwell Road (TTRO 110/2021)
COVID-19 vaccinations for children and young people
Children and young people aged 12 to 15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Chapter 12 - Officers
Portsmouth City Council Constitution chapter 12 Officers
Chapter 1 - Summary and Explanation of the Constitution
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 1 - Summary and Explanation of the Constitution
Chapter 2 - Members of the Council
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 2 - Members of the Council
Chapter 4 - Role of the City Council
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 4 - Role of the City Council
Chapter 6 - Scrutiny
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 6 - Scrutiny
Chapter 13 - Decision Making
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 13 - Decision Making
Cottage Grove (TTRO 122/2021)
Chapter 14 - Legal, Financial and Contract Matters
Portsmouth City Council Constitution Chapter 14 - Legal, Financial and Contract Matters
Conditions regulating street entertainment in Portsmouth
Clarification of stretched funded places
Clarification of stretched funded places. Guidance about providing early education funding and childcare entitlement.
Corporate complaints policy
Our 2018 complaints policy explains our process for managing complaints.
Council species list - Eastney Beach
This page shows a list of flora species located at Eastney beach and their more common names.
Corporate complaints policy
Our 2021 complaints policy explains our process for managing complaints. It applies to the majority of complaints made to the Council.
Clean Air Zone - Penalty Charge Notices
Cascades Approach (TTRO 6/2022)
Clarence Esplanade (TTRO 12/2022)
Church Street (19/2022)
Canal Walk (TTRO 27/2022)
Compass Road (TTRO 30/2022)
Church Street (TTRO 36/2022)
City Council election results - May 5 2022
Find the results for your ward in the 2022 Local Elections
Consultation on Additional Licensing of HMOs
Have your say on shared housing (consultation now closed)
Castle Road (TTRO 103/2022)
Council Tax and Freeman on the Land
Copnor - Various roads (TTRO 138/2022)
Complaints reports
This page lists our quarterly complaints reports as we are committed to providing an excellent service for our customers.
Castle Road (TTRO 45/2021) - Extension
Chatsworth Avenue (152/2022)
Clarence Road (TTRO 158/2022)
Chichester Road (TTRO 168/2022)
Changes to council services on Monday 19 September
Changes to council services on Monday 19 September. Changes to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Community inclusion grant
This page details our Community Inclusion Grant scheme which is designed to support projects that aim to make Portsmouth a place where all feel welcome with fair opportunities.
Chesterfield Road (TTRO 182/2022)
City Greening Fund
Greening the city is a key priority for Portsmouth City Council. This new fund offers up to £5,000 for community groups and organisations greening projects.
Cornwall Road (TTRO 194/2022)
Cost of living hub
Your guide to the help that's available for Portsmouth residents.