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Breaking News – Town Council brings magical Christmas Parade to Bishop Auckland, Friday 5th December 2025
10 October 2025
Bishop Auckland Town Council is thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to this year’s festive celebrations – a spectacular Christmas Parade taking place on Friday 5th December 2025 at 6:30pm, […]
Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor
7 October 2025
Bishop Auckland (Henknowle Ward) Notice is Hereby Given That due to the resignation of Kimm Lawson, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Town Council. If […]
Notice of Conclusion of the Audit, Annual Return for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
17 September 2025
Bishop Auckland Town Council’s audit of accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 has been concluded. Under Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the […]
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Films at the Hearth Presents: Family Fright Fest
19 October @ 3:00 pm
Family Fright Fest at The Hearth! Come along on Sunday 19 October 2025 for a spooky double bill of films at The Hearth. 3.00pm – The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) […]
Allotment and Environment Committee (Extra Ordinary Meeting)
21 October @ 4:00 am
An Extra Ordinary Meeting of Allotment and Environment Committee is to be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 4.00pm. The Meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices, […]
Recycled Bottle Lantern Workshop (Free)
25 October @ 10:00 am
People of all ages are invited to book a place on the recycled bottle making workshop. Lanterns will be made ready for everyone to join the Christmas Town parade on […]
Your Councillors
Councillor Councillor Rob Elliott
Councillor Councillor Jasmine Fox
Councillor Councillor Stephen Gray
Councillor Councillor Mike Harker
Councillor Councillor Andrew Legge
Councillor Vacant – Henknowle Ward
Councillor Councillor Michael Siddle (Deputy Mayor)
Councillor Councillor David Wilson
Councillor Dickie Wilkinson
Councillor Councillor Lesley Zair
Mayor Councillor Sam Zair (Mayor)
Our Values
Your town council will:
Be open and democratic
Conduct business openly and democratically, and consult with local people.
Act in your best interests
Act in the best interests of local people in making appropriate representations to Durham County Council and other appropriate private and public sector groups.
Deliver to the highest quality
Deliver services to the highest quality in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
Build relationships
Continue to build relationships with the community and voluntary organisations and with the statutory, public and private sector.
Promote long term plans
Encourage and promote economic and commercial long term plans for the town through partnership working.
Recognise and support diversity
Recognise and support diversity and seek to strengthen the inclusion of all residents of Bishop Auckland.
Bishop Auckland Town Council has an office based at Kingsway Court, 54 Kingsway Bishop Auckland.
It currently employs a full time Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk and Admin Assistant and a part time Allotment Officer.
Civility and Respect Pledge
Bishop Auckland Town Council, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), and One Voice Wales (OVW), believe now is the time to put civility and respect at the top of the agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.
Town Centre Regeneration
The Town Council identified regeneration of the town centre as a priority soon after it was established in 2007. Like many other towns, Bishop Auckland has suffered in the recent recession and changes in our shopping patterns.
The Town Council is working with partners, including The Auckland Project, Durham County Council and Kynren, to help influence and co-ordinate regeneration activities.