Coronavirus (COVID-19)
England is at Step Four of the coronavirus roadmap – follow the guidance
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.
Cosham shopping centre
Information and support for retail businesses in Cosham.
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 and receipts
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.
Care act
Information about changes to Adult Social Care services due to the Care Act.
Care at home
This page tells you about how you can get care at home, who can get help, what carers will do, and other ways of being supported.
Caring works - careers in adult and children's social care
Introduction to careers in social care, and information about the Care Ambassadors social care role model scheme.
Community equipment services information for professionals
Information for professionals on community equipment services.
Carers
Information for carers on how to access help and support
Carer self-assessment
Information on the self-assessment process for carers.
Carers FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questions and myths surrounding caring
Carers information for professionals
Information for professionals on referring and supporting carers
Carers strategy
Introduction to Portsmouth's carers strategy.
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.
Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle collections
Find out about collections on offer at Portsmouth History Centre.
Computers, the internet and IT training
Useful information about computer facilities offered at libraries.
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
Challenging a penalty charge notice.
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
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.
Chop, cook, chat
The Independence and Wellbeing team in Portsmouth runs a number of cookery groups for residents. Watch video tutorials on how to cook some tasty recipes.
Council Tax - coronavirus information
Information about Council Tax during the coronavirus pandemic. Let us know how your situation has been affected and how you would like us to help you.
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)
Carers support groups in Portsmouth
Information about carers support groups in Portsmouth.
Councillor allowances and expenses 2019-2020
Details of Members Pay and Allowances paid in 2019/2020
COVID-19 Test and Trace Data - Privacy notice
Portsmouth City Council Privacy Notice about COVID-19 Test and Trace Data
Council service updates
View the latest updates on which services are operating during the coronavirus outbreak, including updated information for key council services.
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
Christmas Support Payment for Wet-Led Pubs (Closed)
Information about Christmas Support Payment for Wet-Led pubs and how to apply.
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)
Coronavirus testing for businesses
NHS Test and Trace is making rapid turnaround testing – also known as lateral flow antigen testing – available alongside standard lab-based PCR tests.
COVID-19 asymptomatic community testing in Portsmouth
We are now offering asymptomatic community testing. This is for critical workers who can't work from home and have contact with other people during work.
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 2021-22
A guide to Council Tax for 2021/22
Castle Road (TTRO 45/2021)
COVID-19 Spring roadmap licensing advice
City council election results - May 2021
Find the results for your ward for the Local Elections 2021.