Council service updates

• Adult social care – services running as normal.
• Civic Offices – open for cash payments only.
• Council Tax – can be paid online or by phone. View further advice on Council Tax.
• Housing services – running, and can be contacted by phone or email.
• Housing offices – Portsea Housing Office is closed due to the John Pounds Centre being closed to the general public. All other Housing Offices remain open for cash payments. View housing office contact information.
• Libraries – Libraries are closed but are offering some reduced services.
• Licensing – the licensing office is open by appointment only. Find out what safety measures are in place and how to book an appointment on our licensing page.
• Parking – all parking restrictions in Portsmouth continue to be enforced. Resident parking zones are operational and there is a charge for parking in Council car parks and on-street parking.
• Planning applications – are now being processed. View information on temporary changes.
• Port Solent Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) – open 9am-4pm, you must book an appointment
• Recycling and rubbish collections – running as normal. View details on the full list of services.
• Register office – open by appointment. View further information.
• Schools – open
• Youth clubs and adventure playgrounds  – open for 1:1 support for vulnerable young people, children and their families.

• Advice Portsmouth – the drop-in centre is closed.
• Carers Centre – closed to the public.
• Community centres – Charles Dickens Activity Centre, Paulsgrove Community Centre, Somerstown Hub Community Centre and Cosham Community Centre are closed to the public. However in line with government guidance we will continue to accommodate support of essential services.
• Dog kennels – closed.
• Events – event applications aren’t being processed. Read the updated guidance on temporary event notices.
• Young carers – closed.

All services not listed are operating.