Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2026):
11
Meetings (2025):
120
Councillor Tom Coles
Fratton Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor Tom Coles
Labour
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 2018
Current Term Until: May 2026
Current Term Until: May 2026
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.
Full Council
Committee Member 11 meetingsLicensing Sub-Committee
Committee Member 6 meetingsSchools Forum
Committee Member 5 meetingsCabinet Member for Children, Families and Education
Opposition spokesperson 2 meetingsEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 1 meetingHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 1 meetingLicensing Committee
Committee Member 1 meetingTwinning Advisory Group
Committee Member 1 meetingUpcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Licensing Sub-Committee
10th Mar 2025Monday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
18th Mar 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedFull Council
18th Mar 2025Tuesday, 2:10 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Sub-Committee
24th Mar 2025Monday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
1st Apr 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
16th Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Committee
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesLicensing Sub-Committee
28th Apr 2025Monday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredEconomic 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: Not requiredTwinning Advisory Group
8th May 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesFull 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 requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
3rd Jun 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSchools Forum
4th Jun 2025Wednesday, 4:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Member for Children, Families and Education
17th Jun 2025Tuesday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
15th Jul 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSchools Forum
16th Jul 2025Wednesday, 4:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Member for Children, Families and Education
22nd Jul 2025Tuesday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedSchools Forum
8th Oct 2025Wednesday, 4:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
14th Oct 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
11th Nov 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSchools Forum
3rd Dec 2025Wednesday, 4:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
9th Dec 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedSchools Forum
7th Jan 2026Wednesday, 4:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
13th Jan 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
24th Feb 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
Phone
07768 - 042558Source Information
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 20:29