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Sub-contractor and supplier opportunities
Information on how businesses can enter the supply chain as sub-contractors or suppliers.
Sustainable and responsible procurement
How the council ensures procuring goods and services has minimal environmental impact.
Shaping the future of Portsmouth
A strategy for economic growth and prosperity which has inspired the formation of a broad coalition of businesses to help shape the city.
Small and medium enterprises concordat
Information on the council's commitment to small and medium enterprises.
Starting a business
Find out about the support offered by the council to new business startups.
Sustainable business
A range of resources to help make your business more environmentally friendly.
Shopmobility
Information on manual and powered wheelchairs and scooters to help people with limited mobility to shop and use the city centre facilities
Student Council Tax - Frequently Asked Questions
Advice for students about paying Council Tax and what discounts may apply
Submitting a building notice application
Information about building notice applications, which are used for smaller alterations to properties.
Submitting a full plans application
Help on how to submit a building control full plans application.
Submitting a planning application
How to submit a planning application, including background information, guidance documents and forms.
Seafront Masterplan
Information about Portsmouth's 15-year seafront masterplan.
Self-build register
Information on how to register your interest to self build on a serviced plot of land.
Solent special protection areas
Information on the supplementary planning document to mitigate the impact of development around special protection areas.
Southsea seafront strategy
Strategy and background documents identifying improvements needed to the seafront
Statement of community involvement
Information about our statement of community involvement, including your views on the draft statement.
Strategic flood risk assessment
Information about our statement of community involvement, including your views on the draft statement.
Student halls of residence SPD
Information on the student halls of residence supplementary planning document.
Sustainable design and construction
Information about Sustainable Design and Construction.
Supplementary Planning Documents
On this page you will find links to all supplementary planning documents (SPDs) on our website.
Squirrels
Advice on dealing with squirrel infestations and contact details for our pest control team
Safety
On this page you will find information about safety within the community.
Surface water flooding
The council's Surface Water Management Plan identifies and prioritises the areas of Portsmouth at greatest risk from surface water flooding
Snow and ice on the roads
This page explains how Portsmouth City Council and its road maintenance contractor, Colas, prepare for winter on the roads.
Social activities and groups for adults
Information on local social groups and activities for anyone looking to meet new people while taking part in something they enjoy.
Shared lives
Shared Lives carers share their homes with adults who need a bit of extra support to live fulfilled and independent lives.
Short breaks for disabled children and young people
Information on Short Break opportunities available for disabled children and young people.
Specialist family support workers
Information about the role of each specialist family support worker
Support for children and families
Information on our services to safeguard and support the welfare of children, young people and their families.
Sexual health
Information on protecting against sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.
Somers Orchard - former Horatia and Leamington Houses site
The council is a step closer to plans for the future of Leamington House and Horatia House.
Sheltered housing and extra care
Information and support for tenants who require sheltered housing or extra care.
Sleeping rough
This page gives you advice and help if you are sleeping rough.
Safety and cost-saving in the home
On this page you will find information about saving money in the home and home safety.
Sports and activities
On this page you will find links to all the information about sports and activities in Portsmouth on our website.
Sports and leisure centres
Locations and facilities for sports centres in Portsmouth.
Swimming pools, splash pools and watersports
Information about swimming facilities available in the city.
Scrap metal dealers
Information for Scrap Metal Dealers.
Street collection permits
Information about Street Collection Permits and how to apply for one.
Street entertainment authorisations
Information on the permits required by buskers in the city.
Street trading consent
Licensing requirements for those who trade in the street.
Statement of licensing principles
Details of the statement of licensing principles.
Street collection regulations
Details of regulations made by Portsmouth City Council with regard to street collections.
Street parking charges for cars and coaches
Information on street parking charges, including different payment methods.
Sustainable transport funding
Information on improving connectivity in Central Portsmouth for walking, cycling and public transport.
Sign up for recycling and rubbish updates
Get the latest news, updates and tips on recycling and rubbish – delivered straight to your inbox.
Schools, learning and childcare
Links to all learning, schools and childcare information
Safeguarding information for childcare professionals
Information and resources to support early years and childcare providers in their policy and practice for safeguarding and child protection.
SEND and inclusion
Information, advice, guidance, forms and links to support children in your setting and the quality of your inclusive practice.
Support for children with SEND
Information about support available to children with special educational needs.
Student information
Links for everything you need to know about council services for new and existing students.
School professionals
Links to information for teachers and other professionals working in schools and education.
School governors
Useful information about becoming a governor.
Schools
On this page you will find links to all of our information about schools in Portsmouth.
School admissions
Details of school admissions, policies and how to apply.
School admissions booklet
The admissions booklet has all the information you need about applying for places at primary and secondary schools in Portsmouth.
School admissions policies
On this page you will find links to admissions policies for schools in Portsmouth.
School attendance
Guidance for parents and children on school attendance.
School closures
Information on school that are closed in Portsmouth.
School inset days
The timetable of planned school inset days in Portsmouth.
School meals
Information about school meals and how to apply for free school meals.
School term dates
Portsmouth school term dates for current and upcoming school years.
School transport and travel
Details about available transport to schools and colleges.
Secondary schools information and catchment areas
Information and catchment area maps for all of Portsmouth's secondary schools.
Special educational needs and disabilities
Information for parents about special educational needs and support available.
Special free school academy
Apply to sponsor city's new special free school academy.
Special schools
Useful information on special schools.
Schools plans and policies
Documents and policies on school proposals, consultations, finance and organisation.
Solent Recreation Mitigation Strategy
Information about the Solent Recreation Mitigation Partnership and its strategy for house building in the Solent region.
Senior management salary information
Information on senior management salaries and pay bands used in the council.
Services
View the different council services and find the information you're looking for.
South East Hampshire Rapid Transit
Portsmouth was one of twelve city regions shortlisted to bid for a share of the Department for Transport's £1.28 billion Transforming Cities Fund.
Schools and families - coronavirus information
Links to advice and guidance for Portsmouth families during the coronavirus pandemic, including school, childcare and parenting information.
Schools - coronavirus information
Schools in Portsmouth are following local and national guidance to ensure pupils continue to grow their skills and knowledge in a safe environment.
Sport and leisure - future plans
Slindon Street (TTRO 12/2020)
Slindon Street (TTRO 46/2020)
Special Events Order 2020 (TTRO 38)
Slindon Street – Lower Church Path (TTRO 55/2020)
Seafront Closures (TTRO 57)
Station Road (98/2020)
Shakespeare Road (TTRO 65/2020)
Specks Lane (TTRO 87/2020)
St George's Road - Vernon Bridge (108/2020)
Self-isolating
You must self-isolate if you have coronavirus symptoms, have tested positive or are contacted by Test and Trace as you may have been infected..
Schools Privacy Notice - Staff
Seafront masterplan consultation - Email responses to the consultation
Supported housing - privacy notice
Supported housing - privacy notice (easy read)
Safe at Home - privacy notice
Seafront masterplan consultation - Area guidance
Seafront masterplan consultation - Vision and objectives
Seafront masterplan consultation - Respondent demographic profile
Seafront Masterplan consultation for 2020, demographic replies by our residents.
Seafront masterplan consultation - Thematic guidance
Seafront masterplan consultation - Climate change
Seafront masterplan consultation - Health and wellbeing
Seafront masterplan consultation - Heritage
Seafront masterplan consultation - Natural environment
Seafront masterplan consultation - Public spaces
Seafront masterplan consultation - Lighting
Seafront masterplan consultation - Transport & access
Seafront masterplan consultation - Economy & attractions
Seafront masterplan consultation - Development opportunities
Seafront masterplan consultation - Old Portsmouth
Seafront masterplan consultation - Clarence Pier
Seafront masterplan consultation - Southsea Common
Seafront masterplan consultation - Southsea Castle to Palmerston Road
Seafront masterplan consultation - Southsea Skatepark
Seafront masterplan consultation - The Pyramids Centre
Seafront masterplan consultation - Speakers' Corner, South Parade Gardens & Rock Gardens
Seafront masterplan consultation - South Parade Pier & St Helen’s Parade
Seafront masterplan consultation - Canoe Lake Park to St George’s Road
Seafront masterplan consultation - St George’s Road to Henderson Road
Seafront masterplan consultation - Henderson Road to Eastney Point
Seafront Masterplan 2020 - consultation results
St George's Road - Vernon Bridge (TTRO 17/2021)
Shaping the future of the city
Budget consultation research 2021-22
Southwick Road (TTRO 22/2021)
Sport and Leisure Facilities Consultation 2020
Section 251 Education Outturn Statement 2018-19
Section 251 Education Outturn Statement 2019-20
Section 251 Education Outturn Statement 2019-20
St George's Beneficial CE Primary Admission Policy 2022-23
Admission Policy 2022-23 for St George's School in Portsmouth.
St Jude's CE Primary Admission Policy 2022-23
Admission Policy 2022-23 for St Jude's Primary School in Portsmouth.
Sheltered housing guidance
South Parade (TTRO 54/2021)
Station Road (TTRO 55/2021)
St Jude's C of E Primary School - School Street (TTRO 70/2021)
Southwick Hill Road (TTRO 74/2021)
Southampton Road (TTRO 85/2021)
Spinnaker Tower - sponsorship opportunity
Soaring over Portsmouth Harbour, the 170m Spinnaker Tower perfectly encapsulates the city’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
Social Media moderation policy
Information about our social media moderation policy
St George's School Admissions Policy 2020-21
Seafarers Service (TTRO 96/2021)
Social Housing Asset Valuation
Social Housing Asset Valuation as assed on 1st April 2015 and the Existing Use Value - Social Housing figure (EUV- SH)
Street trading consents – standard conditions
A list of standard conditions around street trading consents.
Sports pitches fees
Fees charges for various sports pitches locations across Portsmouth area
Senior Management Salary Report Key
Key explaining Senior Management Salary Report
Specialist family support worker (role scope) - Parenting
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding parenting, with a specific focus on behaviour management.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) - Education
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding the processes and application of Education policies.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) - Behaviour change
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of 'information' regarding behaviour change issues.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – CSE and Sexual Health
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding CSE or sexual health issues.
Scale of fees
Licensing Act 2003 Scale of fees
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – Healthy Weight
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding healthy weight and physical activity, with a specific focus on engaging the whole family in getting active and making healthy choices .
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – Substance Misuse
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding substance awareness.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – Parental mental health
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of 'information' regarding low level and emerging mental health issues.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – Loss and Bereavement
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding loss and bereavement.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – Housing
This role is the 'go to' place for the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) regarding housing policy, resources for families and the key mechanisms available to secure housing.
Specialist family support worker (role scope) – LGBTQ
The Early Help and Prevention Service are currently expanding their team to include more support for young people who are exploring their gender identity/sexuality and their families.
Sevenoaks Road (TTRO 138/2021)
St George's Road Railway Bridge (TTRO 141/2021)
Small electricals and electronics
We have partnered with Recycle Your Electricals (RYE) to make it easier for everyone to reuse and recycle unwanted electricals and make the most of the valuable materials within them.
Station Road (TTRO 149/2021)
Shared housing survey 2021
We would like to understand more about houses in multiple occupation HMOs in Portsmouth and we would like to know what you think.
Section 251 Education Outturn Statement 2020-21
Section 251 Education Outturn Statement 2020-21
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) strategy
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) strategy for 2020 to 2023
Selective mutism - guidance for 5-10 year olds
Guidance help and support for those affected by Selective mutism in the 5 to 10 year old range.
Self-harm – support for 11-16 year olds
Suicide – guidance for 11-16 year olds
Selective mutism - guidance for 11-16 year olds
Guidance help and support about Selective mutism affecting those in the 11 to 16 year old range
Sevenoaks Road (TTRO 41/2022)
Student waste
St George's Road (TTRO 54/2022)
Special Events Order (TTRO 48/2022)
St Michael's Road (TTRO 91/2022)
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (TTRO 86/2022)
School Street - Meon Infant and Junior School (TTRO 97/2022)
St Marys Road (TTRO 100/2022)
Salerno Road (TTRO 101/2022)
Safely charging your electric vehicle
This page gives guidance on safely charging your electric vehicle at home.
Stubbington Avenue (TTRO 115/2022)
Support for Ukrainian refugees
On this page you will find out more about those schemes, how you can offer to host refugees and important information for hosts and guests.
Southsea Food Festival (TTRO 127/2022)
St George's Road (TTRO 129/2022)
Southampton Row (TTRO 133/2022)
South Asian Heritage Month
This is our page to celebrate South Asian heritage month and South Asian communities in Portsmouth. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and fostering an environment where every person feels confident and safe to express themselves fully and without prejudice.
St Marys Road (TTRO 142/2022)
Southwick Hill Road (TTRO 143/2022)
Seafarers Service (TTRO 178/2022)
Station Road (TTRO 172/2022)
Strouden Court (Havant)
Station Road - Drayton (TTRO 188/2022)
St Pirans Avenue (TTRO 190/2022)
St Marys Road (TTRO 193/2022)
St Andrews Road (TTRO 197/2022)
Sunningdale Road (TTRO 198/2022)
Skills and employment
Get advice on maximising your income, make sure you are being paid fairly, get support to develop skills or find new job opportunities.
Southbourne Avenue (TTRO 205/2022)
Sultan Road (TTRO 209/2022)
Sevenoaks Road (138/2021) - 2022 Extension
Sunningdale Road (TTRO 214/2022)
Support with bereavement
When someone close to you dies, the grief can be painful, lonely, confusing and unpredictable. It can be helpful to seek support.
Support for businesses
Find out what support is available for your business, how you can support your employees and how you can adapt in these challenging times.
St Stephens Road (TTRO 15/2023)
Social care needs assessment
SensePlus Portsmouth
SensePlus Portsmouth is our day service for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) who also have complex physical or sensory needs.
Support for carers
Support to be independent
Support after a fall or medical crisis
Station Road (TTRO 27/2023)
Stride Avenue (TTRO 32/2023)
Sunningdale Road (TTRO 35/2023)
Shadwell Road (TTRO 45/2023)
St Mary's Church (TTRO 61/2023)
Stride Avenue (TTRO 68/2023)
South Road (TTRO 76/2023)
Strode Road (TTRO 77/2023)
St Thomas's Street (TTRO 90/2023)
Stamshaw Road (TTRO 97/2023)
Stamshaw Road (TTRO 108/2023)
Station Road - Drayton (TTRO 118/2023)
Second Avenue (TTRO 119/2023)
Superzone pilot
Portsmouth’s first Superzone pilot surrounding Arundel Court is in place until July 2024, to give children and families a safe environment to thrive in.