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Portsmouth City Borough Council
Councillors: 42
Wards: 14
Committees: 37
Meetings (2026): 11
Meetings (2025): 120

Councillor Tom Coles

Fratton Ward - Portsmouth City

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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
Committee Memberships
Last 12 months

Committees 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.

Past Meetings
Full Council
15th Jul 2025

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Schools Forum
16th Jul 2025

Wednesday, 4:30 PM

The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education
22nd Jul 2025

Tuesday, 4:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Opposition spokesperson • Attendance: Expected
Schools Forum
8th Oct 2025

Wednesday, 4:30 PM

The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
14th Oct 2025

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
11th Nov 2025

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Schools Forum
3rd Dec 2025

Wednesday, 4:30 PM

The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
9th Dec 2025

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Schools Forum
7th Jan 2026

Wednesday, 4:30 PM

The Executive Meeting Room - Third Floor, The Guildhall, Portsmouth Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
13th Jan 2026

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
24th Feb 2026

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
17th Mar 2026

Tuesday, 2:00 PM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
Full Council
12th May 2026

Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Council Chamber - The Guildhall Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Expected
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Last updated: 15 May 2025 20:29