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Discretionary housing payments
This page tells you about the discretionary housing payment scheme, who could be eligible, and what will happen once you've applied.
Development and planning
Links to popular development and planning tasks and information.
Developing affordable housing
Development of quality affordable housing to create a balanced housing market for all sections of the community.
Developing contaminated land
Guidance regarding the development of contaminated land.
Dog fouling
Information on measures taken to prevent dog fouling and how to report it.
Domestic and sexual abuse
Find local support for abuse issues.
DASS - drug and alcohol support service for young people
The Drug and Alcohol Support Service (DASS) works with young people under 19 in Portsmouth who are using substances.
Defibrillators
Information on the council's campaign to increase the number of public access defibrillators in Portsmouth.
Different types of health screening
There are many different types of health screening - we've detailed the common types here.
Drug and substance misuse
Information on help available to support recovery from drug problems.
Disabled facilities grant
Help is available to adapt your home, to improve the safety of your home as well as your independence and quality of life.
Dogs
On this page you will find links to our information about dogs in Portsmouth.
Dog control orders
Information about dog control orders
Dog kennels and stray dogs
Find out about Portsmouth dog kennels and how they process stray dogs
Disabled parking bays
Information about how to apply for a disabled parking bay in Portsmouth, who is eligible, and frequently asked questions about disabled parking bays.
Disabled persons bus pass
Information about disabled bus passes in Portsmouth, including how to apply for or renew a pass, what to do if your pass is lost or expired, and what proof of eligibility you will need.
Dementia Action Plan
Details about our dementia action plan, setting out our approach to ensuring those with dementia get early diagnosis, easy access to information, and the right support.
Disclaimer
A description of the disclaimer policy and also the privacy policy
Data Protection privacy notice
Information about our data protection policy.
D-Day plaques
Derelict former utility store in Portsmouth Museum grounds
We have compiled your feedback about taking down the derelict records office and replacing it with new homes.
Duisburg - 70th anniversary
September 2020 marks 70 years since the signing of the twinning agreement between Portsmouth and Duisburg in Germany.
Doyle Avenue (97/2020)
Dugald Drummond Street (101/2020)
Director of Regeneration
Director of Regeneration responsibilities.
Doyle Avenue (TTRO 107/2020)
Demographic analysis
Dundas Lane (TTRO 27/2021)
Dugald Drummond Street (TTRO 34/2021)
Delegation of decision making to officers
Don't be a din - put it in the bin!
We generally avoid name-calling. But in this case it’s justified. If you’re leaving your rubbish in our city’s open spaces you’re a bit of a din.
Devonshire Avenue (TTRO 101/2021)
Disproportionate burden for accessibility
Disproportionate burden assessment - New local plan evidence
Dog control orders - formal notice
Portsmouth City Council has made the following dog control orders under Section 55 (1) of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
Drug screening requirements
Notes of guidance for applicants and licence holders.
Discretionary housing payment policy
Discretionary housing payment policy Revenues & Benefits
Decision making - purpose and content
One of the primary purposes of the Constitution is to make it clear where responsibility for particular functions lies and which person or body (council or committee, cabinet) makes the decision.
Directive - use of electronic communications for benefit claims
Use of electronic communications for benefit claims directive by Portsmouth City Council.
Damp, mould and condensation
Lots of homes in the UK suffer from condensation, damp and mould, especially in the winter.
Dugald Drummond Street (TTRO 5/2022)
Difficulties with managing emotions – guidance for 5-10 year olds
Difficulties with managing emotions guidance for 5 to 10 year olds