Portsmouth City Council | |
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Type | |
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History | |
Founded | 1 April 1997 |
Preceded by | Hampshire County Council |
Leadership | |
Natalie Brahma-Pearl since 2023 | |
Structure | |
Seats | 42 councillors |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 2 May 2024 |
Next election | 2026 |
Motto | |
Heaven's Light Our Guide | |
Meeting place | |
The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth | |
Website | |
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Portsmouth City Council is the local authority of the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. It is a unitary authority, having the powers of a non-metropolitan county and district council combined. It provides a full range of local government services, including Council Tax billing, libraries, social services, town planning, waste collection, and disposal, and it is a local education authority.