Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2025):
120
Meetings (2024):
154
Councillor George Madgwick
Paulsgrove Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor George Madgwick
Portsmouth Independents Party
Group Leader
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 2021
Current Term Until: May 2028
Current Term Until: May 2028
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
Standing Deputy 21 meetingsLicensing Sub-Committee
Committee Member 17 meetingsFull Council
Committee Member 12 meetingsGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 5 meetingsLicensing Committee
Committee Member 5 meetingsScrutiny Management Panel
Standing Deputy 4 meetingsCabinet Member for Climate Change and Greening the City
Opposition spokesperson 2 meetingsHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 2 meetingsUpcoming Meetings
Licensing Sub-Committee
27th May 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning 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: ExpectedCabinet Member for Climate Change and Greening the City
5th Jun 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
11th Jun 2025Wednesday, 1:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
18th Jun 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & 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: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
20th Aug 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPast Meetings
Full Council
28th May 2024Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
29th May 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
12th Jun 2024Wednesday, 10:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
19th Jun 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
24th Jun 2024Monday, 10:30 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
27th Jun 2024Thursday, 12:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedLicensing Committee
8th Jul 2024Monday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
10th Jul 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
10th Jul 2024Wednesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
16th Jul 2024Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
18th Jul 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
22nd Jul 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedScrutiny Management Panel
22nd Jul 2024Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Committee
29th Jul 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
31st Jul 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
21st Aug 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredScrutiny Management Panel
2nd Sep 2024Monday, 3:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
6th Sep 2024Friday, 10:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
9th Sep 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
11th Sep 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
19th Sep 2024Thursday, 12:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
19th Sep 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Committee
23rd Sep 2024Monday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedLicensing Sub-Committee
23rd Sep 2024Monday, 12:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedHousing & Social Care Scrutiny Panel
1st Oct 2024Tuesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
2nd Oct 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
2nd Oct 2024Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
4th Oct 2024Friday, 2:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
10th Oct 2024Thursday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
15th Oct 2024Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedFull Council
15th Oct 2024Tuesday, 2:05 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
23rd Oct 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
5th Nov 2024Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredScrutiny Management Panel
11th Nov 2024Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Present, as expectedFull Council
12th Nov 2024Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
13th Nov 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
14th Nov 2024Thursday, 12:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
18th Nov 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
21st Nov 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
27th Nov 2024Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
2nd Dec 2024Monday, 4:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
4th Dec 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
12th Dec 2024Thursday, 12:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
17th Dec 2024Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
18th Dec 2024Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
8th Jan 2025Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesFull Council
14th Jan 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
15th Jan 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
16th Jan 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Committee
22nd Jan 2025Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
23rd Jan 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
24th Jan 2025Friday, 2:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
5th Feb 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredScrutiny Management Panel
10th Feb 2025Monday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
20th Feb 2025Thursday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
25th Feb 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
26th Feb 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Present, as substituteEconomic Development, Culture and Leisure Scrutiny Panel
27th Feb 2025Thursday, 12:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
28th Feb 2025Friday, 2:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
5th Mar 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
10th Mar 2025Monday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
13th Mar 2025Thursday, 1:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull 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 expectedPlanning Committee
19th Mar 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Climate Change and Greening the City
20th Mar 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: 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 requiredPlanning Committee
2nd Apr 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - 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: Present, as substituteLicensing 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 requiredPlanning Committee
30th Apr 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredTraffic, Environment & Community Safety Scrutiny Panel
6th May 2025Tuesday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • 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 requiredFull Council
13th May 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Main Auditorium - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedContact Information
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