Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2025):
120
Meetings (2024):
154
Councillor Simon Bosher
Drayton & Farlington Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor Simon Bosher
Conservative
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 2002
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 12 meetingsCabinet Member for Transport
Opposition spokesperson 10 meetingsEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 8 meetingsGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 6 meetingsLicensing Committee
Standing Deputy 5 meetingsEmployment Committee
Committee Member 4 meetingsScrutiny Management Panel
Vice-Chair 4 meetingsCabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
Opposition spokesperson 3 meetingsUpcoming Meetings
Cabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
29th May 2025Thursday, 11:00 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 requiredCabinet Member for Transport
12th Jun 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedEmployment Committee
1st Jul 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • 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: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Member for Transport
17th Jul 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
Full Council
28th May 2024Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedLicensing Committee
8th Jul 2024Monday, 11:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, 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 requiredCabinet Member for Transport
11th Jul 2024Thursday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedFull 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 requiredCabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
22nd Jul 2024Monday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedScrutiny Management Panel
22nd Jul 2024Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedEmployment Committee
23rd Jul 2024Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Committee
29th Jul 2024Monday, 10:00 AM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, 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: Vice-Chair • Attendance: ExpectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
12th Sep 2024Thursday, 5:00 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: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Transport
26th Sep 2024Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
26th Sep 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, 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 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 expectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
17th Oct 2024Thursday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Transport
24th Oct 2024Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedScrutiny Management Panel
11th Nov 2024Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: Present, as expectedFull Council
12th Nov 2024Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedEmployment Committee
19th Nov 2024Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesCabinet Member for Transport
21st Nov 2024Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
21st Nov 2024Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
27th Nov 2024Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ApologiesGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
27th Nov 2024Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
28th Nov 2024Thursday, 5:00 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: ExpectedFull Council
14th Jan 2025Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Transport
16th Jan 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Committee
22nd Jan 2025Wednesday, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
23rd Jan 2025Thursday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredScrutiny Management Panel
10th Feb 2025Monday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Vice-Chair • Attendance: AbsentGovernance & 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 expectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
26th Feb 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Transport
27th Feb 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedEmployment Committee
4th Mar 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as substituteGovernance & 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: 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 expectedCabinet Member for Transport
27th Mar 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
3rd Apr 2025Thursday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing 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: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredFull Council
13th May 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Main Auditorium - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
21st May 2025Wednesday, 5:30 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Transport
22nd May 2025Thursday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedContact Information
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