Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2026):
11
Meetings (2025):
120
Councillor Dave Ashmore
Fratton Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor Dave Ashmore
Liberal Democrat
Cabinet Member for Environmental Services
Terms of Office
A councillor's term of office shows how long they have served on the council. Each term typically lasts 4 years.
First Elected: May 2015
Current Term Until: May 2027
Current Term Until: May 2027
Committee Memberships
Last 12 monthsCommittees are groups of councillors that meet regularly to make decisions and oversee specific areas of council business. Each committee has a different focus, such as planning, education, or finance.
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Licensing Sub-Committee
16th Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Apologies, sent representativeLicensing Committee
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Sub-Committee
28th Apr 2025Monday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
29th Apr 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
30th Apr 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
13th May 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Main Auditorium - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Sub-Committee
27th May 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
28th May 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
3rd Jun 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
18th Jun 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
24th Jun 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: ExpectedEmployment Committee
1st Jul 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
15th Jul 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet
22nd Jul 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
20th Aug 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
10th Sep 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
25th Sep 2025Thursday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
1st Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
14th Oct 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
22nd Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
28th Oct 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
11th Nov 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
12th Nov 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEmployment Committee
20th Nov 2025Thursday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet
25th Nov 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Cabinet Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
3rd Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
9th Dec 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
17th Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
13th Jan 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
14th Jan 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
4th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
24th Feb 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
25th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
17th Mar 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
18th Mar 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredContact Information
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 20:29