Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors:
42
Wards:
14
Committees:
37
Meetings (2025):
120
Meetings (2024):
154
Councillor Spencer Gardner
Drayton & Farlington Ward - Portsmouth City
Councillor Spencer Gardner
Conservative
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 2024
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.
Governance & Audit & Standards Committee
Committee Member 5 meetingsFull Council
Committee Member 3 meetingsCabinet Member for Housing and Tackling Homelessness
Opposition spokesperson 2 meetingsEducation, Children & Young People Scrutiny Panel
Standing Deputy 2 meetingsEmployment Committee
Standing Deputy 2 meetingsCabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health & Care
Opposition spokesperson 1 meetingHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
Committee Member 1 meetingLicensing Committee
Standing Deputy 1 meetingUpcoming Meetings
Full Council
13th Jan 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
21st Jan 2026Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
18th Feb 2026Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Civic Offices, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedFull Council
24th Feb 2026Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
Licensing Committee
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 11:30 AM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet Member for Housing and Tackling Homelessness
23rd Apr 2025Wednesday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Present, as expectedEducation, 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: ApologiesCabinet Member for Housing and Tackling Homelessness
21st May 2025Wednesday, 4:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • 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 requiredHealth Overview & Scrutiny Panel
11th Jun 2025Wednesday, 1:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedEmployment Committee
1st Jul 2025Tuesday, 5:00 PM
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: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health & Care
14th Jul 2025Monday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: ExpectedGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
17th Sep 2025Wednesday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedEmployment Committee
20th Nov 2025Thursday, 5:00 PM
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Standing Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredGovernance & Audit & Standards Committee
24th Nov 2025Monday, 5:00 PM
The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
Phone
023 9283 4936 (Office) 07443 386936Source Information
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 20:29