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Pension credit

Use this page to check if you are entitled to Pension Credit or Housing Benefit, before the rules change on 15 May.

Preparing for Universal Credit

This page gives you advice about how to prepare for the introduction of Universal Credit.

PCMI sign manufacturing

A list of signage products and services offered by Portsmouth Craft and Manufacturing Industry (PCMI)

Procurement

Popular activities and quick links to information about working with the council, contract opportunities and payments.

Portsmouth City Council suppliers

Information on purchasing cards which streamlines the purchasing process for the council and its suppliers.

Partnership for Urban South Hampshire

An introduction to the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) and its work to map out the future of the region.

Portsmouth - the great waterfront city

Guidance for organisations interested in promoting Portsmouth using the 'great waterfront city' branding.

Portsmouth Overview

An overview of Portsmouth as a business location, with useful links to commercial property agents.

Portsmouth shopping study

Information for retailers from the most recent shopping studies for Portsmouth.

Portsmouth's key statistics

Business data and statistics about Portsmouth.

Portsmouth business crime reduction partnership

How businesses can contribute to reducing crime in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Lottery grants

Information on how organisations can apply for a small grant through the Portsmouth Lottery fund.

Public toilets in Portsmouth

A list and map of all toilets available for public use across the city.

Planning applications

On this page you will find links to all pages with information about planning applications.

Planning application appeals

Information for appealing against refused planning permission.

Planning applications process and fees

Information on planning application fees and the decisions process.

Planning applications - view and comment

How to monitor the progress or make comments on a planning application online.

Planning houses in multiple occupation

Information on how 2011 changes in the law affects landlord of houses in multiple occupation.

Pre-application planning advice

Details of our service advising on planning permission matters.

Planning policy

On this page you will find links to all planning policy information available on our website.

Planning agreements and obligations

Information on the planning obligations developers must adhere to.

Planning conservation

Information on conservation areas and listed buildings in Portsmouth.

Planning enforcement policy

How the council enforces breaches of planning regulations.

Portsmouth City Local Plan adopted 2006

Details of the plan for Portsmouth, some of which has been replaced by the Portsmouth Plan.

Parking standards and transport assessments SPD

Supporting documentation and explanation around the revised guidance

Pollution control

Information on how the council regulates noise and air pollution, and how to report it.

Portsmouth preparations for climate change

Portsmouth City Council's commitments to building resilience to climate change are described in the policy on this page.

Property marking - SmartWater

property marking system to improve security in the home or workplace

Pest control

Our pest control team provides an effective pest control service for residents and businesses in Portsmouth at competitive prices. If you have a pest problem, get in touch straight away.

Portsmouth climate action board

As part of the response to the climate emergency Portsmouth City Council has supported the development of the new cross-agency Portsmouth Climate Action Board.

Pigeons

Our pest control team can treat pigeon nests on the balconies of council tenants. Find out what we can do, and other useful tips for dealing with pigeons.

Preliminary flood risk assessment

This assessment is a high level screening exercise, to collect information on past, historic and future potential floods.

Paying for adult social care

Information on the different options available if you are asked to pay for some or all of the social care services you receive.

Portsmouth learning disabilities partnership board

Supporting all adults with a learning disability in Portsmouth to lead independent, fulfilled and active lives

Portsmouth Carers Centre

Information on the support available to carers from Portsmouth Carers Centre

Portsmouth wellbeing service

Information on what the council's Wellbeing Service can offer.

Purchasing small areas of land

Information about the process for purchasing small areas of land in Portsmouth

Private tenants

On this page you will find links to information for private tenants.

Power cuts

This page gives you information about what to do in the event of a power cut.

Parks

On this page you will find links to all the information about parks in Portsmouth on our website, including adventure playgrounds

Parks and Open Spaces Strategy

Information on the council's approach to parks and open spaces around the city.

Parks, gardens and open spaces

Information about parks, gardens and open spaces in Portsmouth.

Portsdown Hill

An introduction to the history and wildlife of Portsdown Hill.

Planning an event

How to apply to hold an event in Portsmouth.

Playgrounds activity areas and skate parks

Find out about playgrounds, activity areas and skate parks available in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth leisure card

Find out about how to get a Portsmouth leisure card.

Portsmouth tree charter

Information about Portsmouth's Tree charter.

Portsmouth History Centre and records office

Information about Portsmouth History Centre and Records Office.

Personal licences

How to apply for a personal licence, and information about how personal licences are regulated.

Premises licences

Information about applications and regulation of premises licences.

Premises licences at a gambling venue

How to obtain a premises licence for a gambling venue.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

Information for operators regarding the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act.

Preventing Underage Sales staff training

Information on Preventing Underage Sales staff training.

Private hire drivers licence

How to apply for a private hire driver's licence.

Private hire operators licence

How to apply for a private hire operator's licence.

Private hire vehicle licence

Here you will find a general guide to the legal requirements, technical specifications, policies and requirements to obtain a private hire vehicle licence.

Parking, roads and travel

Top tasks and information for parking, travel and roads in Portsmouth.

Parking

On this page you will find links to all of the information about parking on our website. Apply for a permit, report a parking issue or find car parks.

Parking fines and penalty charge notices

Information on paying for or appealing a Penalty Charge Notice.

Parking restrictions and dropped kerbs

Information on parking restrictions including how to get them introduced or changed.

Parking survey results

Summary of responses from questionnaires sent to residents

Parking suspensions

Information on how to reserve a parking space on the road for a specific use, such as building works.

Pompey monster walk to school challenge

Information on our new walking to school pilot scheme.

Public rights of way

Information on public rights of way including maps and Rights of Way orders.

Public transport information

Information and links on the range of public transport in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth cemeteries

Information on Portsmouth cemeteries, memorials, visiting, Books of Remembrance and more.

Portsmouth aspirations week

Portsmouth Aspirations Week was held from 20 – 24 January 2020 and was a chance for children to start thinking about what they might want to be in future

People and skills

Information about the employment strengths, skills and qualifications in Portsmouth

Portsmouth educational psychology service

Information about Portsmouth educational psychology service.

Portsmouth Music Hub

Information about opportunities and support for Portsmouth musicians.

Policies and strategies

Information about the council's main policies and strategies, our partnerships and how we work.

Portsmouth City Councils FoI Policy

This is about the Freedom of Information policy provided by Portsmouth city council.

Payments to suppliers

Information on monthly payments made to our suppliers.

Publication scheme and registers

This is about the councils publication scheme which helps you find information available online. The page gives information on councillors , how to vote also about the council properties.

Political composition of the council

This gives details of the political composition of Portsmouth City Council from 1990.

Portsmouth's armed forces covenant

Funding available to strengthen ties between the Armed Forces and their community.

Portsmouth's Coat of Arms

History of Portsmouth's famous coat of arms and our city motto 'Heaven's light our guide'.

Petitions and e petitions

You'll be able to complete a one-time registration for our e-petition scheme. Once registered, you'll be able to sign current petitions. You can also view past petitions, find out how to set up and submit your own, and receive updates.

Pay

Make a payment to the council online - whether that's for Council Tax, housing rent, to pay a parking fine or more.

Port Health authority

Portsmouth is a UK Border Control Post. Our Port Health Authority team is responsible for food safety and the control of infectious diseases at Portsmouth Port.

Portsmouth HWRC

Book an appointment for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Portsmouth, and view more details about how it's operating during coronavirus.

Parks and open spaces - coronavirus information

Information about how parks and open spaces in Portsmouth have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, including adventure playgrounds and outdoor gyms.

Planning process - temporary changes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some temporary changes to our planning processes. Please read the latest position statement here.

Pavement licences

This new process has been introduced in 2020. It makes it cheaper for businesses to secure a licence to place furniture on the highway.

Public Health COVID-19 Testing data - privacy notice

This notice provides details of how Portsmouth City Council Public Health collects and uses information about COVID-19 Testing data.

Park Road (TTRO 93/2020)

Details of the traffic regulation order for Park Road (TTRO 93), including the reason, duration and location of the order.

Providence Place (TTRO 47/2020)

Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon (TTRO 24)

Priory Crescent (TTRO 44/2020)

Privacy notice - Sharing of information for the COVID-19 extremely vulnerable persons' service

The Government is collecting information across England on people who are extremely vulnerable in relation to the COVID-19 virus.

Pavement Licence - application guidance notes and conditions

Portsmouth Climate Action Board meeting minutes -10 June 2020

Minutes from the Portsmouth Climate Action Board meeting held on 10 June 2020.

Planning applications - frequently asked questions

On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions about planning applications, including whether your proposal needs planning permission.

Parking - privacy notice

Photographic consent

If we take your photo, this page gives you information about how we process the photographs and personal data collected at the same time.

Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Board - privacy notice

This privacy notice tells you about how Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Board (PSCB) collects and uses personal information.

Private sector housing - privacy notice

Public health and birth records - privacy notice

This notice provides details of how Portsmouth City Council collects and uses information about births.

Public Health and Death Records - privacy notice

Private tenants - Report a repair

Information for private tenants on how to report a repair.

Portsmouth Climate Action Board meeting minutes - 25 January 2021

Primary Community Schools Admission Policy 2022-23

Admissions Policy 2022-23 for Community Primary Schools and Voluntary Controlled Schools in Portsmouth.

Pay policy statement 2021-22

This page contains the Pay Policy Statement 2021-22 for Portsmouth City Council.

Priory Crescent (TTRO 41/2021)

Polling stations - local elections (6 May 2021)

Prevent privacy notice

Play Out Pompey - Whitwell Road (TTRO 72/2021)

Play Out Pompey - Francis Avenue (TTRO 69/2021)

Public health national child measurement programme - privacy notice

Public health - privacy notice

Public Health Portsmouth improves and protects the health of the whole population in Portsmouth. We do this in a number of different ways.

Portsmouth City Council Register of Data Sharing Agreements and Data Protection Impact Assessments

Play Street - Melbourne Place (TTRO 81/2021)

Primary admissions policy community and voluntary controlled schools 2021-21

Private sector housing tenant group

Prior Approval of a proposed larger home extension - checklist

This page lists a checklist of documents needed to apply for a prior approval of a proposed larger home extension.

Prior Approval (various) - checklist

This page lists documents needed for various applications for prior approval.

Prior Approval for the demolition of buildings - checklist

On this page you can find information about and a checklist of documents needed for prior approval for the demolition of buildings.

Pre application planning advice and fees

Pre application planning advice charges and information about the service as of July 2014

Prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators - checklist

This page lists a checklist of documents needed to apply for a prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code system operators.

Penalty charge notice statistics

The figures on this page detail the amount of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued on a month-by-month basis and the income received from them.

Pay policy statement 2020-21

This policy statement has been produced in accordance with Sections 38 to 43 of the Localism Act 2011 (the Act), and is compliant with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Portsmouth registration office privacy notice

This policy explains how the information we collect about you is used and your rights in relation to that information.

Portsmouth RNLI 10k (TTRO 107/2021)

Play Out Pompey - Lindley Avenue (TTRO 108/2021)

Portsmouth City Council Constitution: List of contents

Portsmouth City Council Constitution list of contents

Portsmouth services for children and young people with emotional or mental health needs

This page lists the main services available in Portsmouth for children and young people with emotional or mental health needs (Up to 25 years of age).

Position Statement

Portsmouth City Council’s development management service: consultation and engagement on planning applications during the COVID-19 crisis.

Payments to suppliers - spending report explanatory information

This page contains a payments to suppliers spending report explanation table by Portsmouth City Council.

Personal Licences - Relevant Offences

A list of offences associated with personal licences under Licensing Act 2003 – Schedule 4.

Portsmouth tenancy strategy

The tenancy strategy must summarise the policies relating to tenancies or explain where they may be found.

Penalty Notices Information

School attendance penalty notices information leaflet

Penalty Notice - Leave of Absence in term time

School attendance Penalty Notice - Leave of Absence

Purchase order - conditions of contract

These terms and conditions apply to every order placed by Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') with any individual, firmor company ('the Supplier').

Portsmouth Climate Action Board meeting minutes - 21st January 2020

Portsmouth Climate Action Board meeting minutes - 21st January 2020

Play Out Pompey - Chetwynd Road (TTRO 127/2021)

Private hire licence fees

Page details Private hire licence fees with effect from 16 December 2019

Portsmouth City Council Tenancy Strategy 2019-2024

This is the tenancy strategy provided by Portsmouth City Council ("the city council") to cover the Portsmouth local authority area.