Hugh was first elected 10th May 2004 and is defending his seat in the 2021 local elections.

Biography:

I grew up in south east London. I hold an MA degree from the University of Cambridge and a PhD degree from the University of Wales. I have lived in Portsmouth since 1970 and lectured at Portsmouth Polytechnic and University. I was a union activist, holding national office. I was for many years a school governor. Now, jointly with my wife I own a small farm and a radio station in Uganda.

My political life started by delivering election leaflets at the age of 7 and I have continued doing it ever since. I was secretary and agent of the Portsmouth South Liberal Party for a decade. I first stood for the City Council in 1976 and did so frequently thereafter. I was elected for the Saint Jude Ward in 2004 and have represented it ever since.

Current Council Positions:

• Cabinet Member for Planning Policy & City Development
• Standing Deputy for the Planning Committee
• Standing Deputy for the Licensing Committee
• Standing Deputy for the Employment Committee

Current Council Appointments:

• The Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (statutory)
• The Kings Theatre Trust
• The Hampshire Joint Pension Fund and Panel
• The Honor Waite Almshouse Trust
• The Elementary Education Act Trust
• The Portsmouth-Haifa Friendship Committee 

Current Community Positions: 

• Chair of the Portsmouth City Community Fund
• Director of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Fund
• Treasurer of the Teso Development Trust
• Churchwarden of St Simon’s Church (CofE) and sit on Diocesan Synod and Bishop’s Council
• Director of the Wessex Community Bank (Hampshire Credit Union)

Contact Hugh:

Phone: 023 9281 6794 & 07981 895 727

Email: [email protected]

Advice Surgery: Southsea Library, Every Thursday, 4:30pm-5:30pm