Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2026):
11
Meetings (2025):
120
Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE
Milton Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE
Liberal Democrat
Lord Mayor
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 2003
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.
Planning Committee
Chair 16 meetingsFull Council
Vice-Chair 11 meetingsGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
Committee Member 2 meetingsTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
Committee Member 2 meetingsEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 1 meetingHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
Committee Member 1 meetingHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
Committee Member 1 meetingLicensing Committee
Standing Deputy 1 meetingUpcoming Meetings
Full Council
17th Mar 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
18th Mar 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
12th May 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
Traffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
28th Feb 2025Friday, 2:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
5th Mar 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
13th Mar 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesFull Council
18th Mar 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedFull Council
18th Mar 2025Tuesday, 2:10 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
19th Mar 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
1st Apr 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
2nd Apr 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
3rd Apr 2025Thursday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedLicensing Committee
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
30th Apr 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
6th May 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
6th May 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Present, as substituteFull Council
13th May 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Main Auditorium - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
18th Jun 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
15th Jul 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
20th Aug 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
10th Sep 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
17th Sep 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
1st Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
14th Oct 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
22nd Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
11th Nov 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
12th Nov 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
24th Nov 2025Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
3rd Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
9th Dec 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
17th Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
13th Jan 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
14th Jan 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
21st Jan 2026Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
4th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
18th Feb 2026Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Civic Offices, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
24th Feb 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
25th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Chair • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 20:29