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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.
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.
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 Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Book an appointment for the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Portsmouth, and view more details about how it's operating.
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)
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 - problems with disrepair in your property
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)
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
Private Sector Housing tenant representation 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
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, firm or 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.
Portsdown Road (TTRO 135/2021)
Play Out Pompey - Nancy Road (TTRO 139/2021)
Pigeon House Lane (TTRO 142/2021)
Play Out Pompey - Francis Avenue (TTRO 143/2021)
Portsmouth aspirations week 2022
Portsmouth Aspirations Week runs from 17 – 21 January 2022. It’s a chance for children to start thinking about what they might want to be in future; for young people to learn about pathways into a variety of careers and for adults to learn new skills
Psychosis – guidance for 11-16 year olds
Palmerston Road (South) and Villiers Road (TTRO 33/2022)
Pelham Road (TTRO 46/2022)
Portsmouth shows support for Ukraine
Information on how Portsmouth City Council is supporting Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their country using UK visa schemes