The current Lord Mayor of Portsmouth

Born: 11 August 1982, Minster on Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Grew up in Helensburgh, Tamerton Foliot, Portsmouth and formative years in Midhurst, West Sussex.

Education: Attended Midhurst Grammar School, Chichester College, the Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke and the Defence Medical Services Training Centre, Keogh Barracks.

Employment: Held roles at his Parents’ pub in Midhurst, The Bricklayers Arms; maintaining and repairing the pitches at Cowdray Park Polo Club; Medical Assistant (Submariner) in the Royal Navy; various roles at a mystery shopping company and an insurance company and currently works as a Healthcare Support Worker on the Acute Stroke Ward at QA Hospital.

Personal: Married to Nikki since 2007, moved to Portsmouth soon after and have lived in Fratton with their three daughters for over ten years.

Interests and Hobbies: Music of all kinds (primarily rock and metal!), plays guitar (as well as trying his hand at any instrument), movies, television, books and audiobooks, art, food, history.

Political History: Previously stood in Fratton in 2014 and 2016, elected in 2018 and again in 2022. Former Labour Party Portsea West branch chair and secretary.

Trade Union: Member of Unite the Union. Long family history of shop stewards and trade unionists.

Mrs Nikki Coles

Grew up in Midhurst, West Sussex. Came to Portsmouth in 2007.

Mother to 3 young daughters.

Senior Care Assistant with residential and domiciliary experience.

Working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Volunteering experience includes Sure Start Children’s Centres, Portsmouth Breastfeeding Network, Fratton Big Local. Long standing member of the Portsmouth Parent Board supported by Home Start.

Have been awarded for efforts with community volunteering.

Passionate campaigner for Early years services, mental health support, women’s rights and spreading awareness of Neurodiversity.

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity

Portsmouth Hospitals Charity raises funds to make a positive difference for patients, their families and the staff who support their care. They fundraise to help improve facilities, purchase equipment and support research and innovation.

Home-Start Portsmouth

Home-Start Portsmouth is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families, with children under the age of 5, in the city. They provide emotional and practical support to families with our trained home-visiting volunteers, stay and play groups and expert support, helping them through their most challenging times.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy. They exist to support sailors, marines and their families, for life. Their mission is to raise funds, working with others, to provide the support needed to serving and former members of the Naval Service and their families.