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Temporary Road Closure, Newgate Street, Bob Hardisty Drive and Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, 21/09/2026
11 September 2026
The County Council of DurhamNewgate Street, Bob Hardisty Drive and Cockton Hill Road, BishopAuckland(Temporary Road Closure, Prohibition of Driving and No Right Turn) Order2026 Durham County Council on 4/9/2026 made […]
Notice of Conclusion of the Audit, Annual Return for the Year Ended 31st March 2026
10 September 2026
Bishop Auckland Town Council’s audit of accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026 has been concluded. Under Section 25 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the […]
Brick Fairytales Competition – Facebook Live Draw
2 September 2026
A little update for everyone who entered our Brick Fairytales competition! We’ll be doing a live draw this Friday, 4th September 2026 at 3.30pm to pick the winners. So keep […]
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Street Food Fridays
25 September @ 4:00 pm
Come along on the last Friday of every month during March to October 2026, for Street Food Friday held in Bishop Auckland Market Place from 4pm until 9pm. Bridge Creative CIC as […]
Bishop Auckland History and Heritage Fair
26 September
Bishop Auckland History and Heritage Fair Celebrate our past. Inspire our future. Date: Saturday 26th September 2026 Venue: (No. 42) No. 43 – The Artists Hub, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 […]
Your Councillors
Councillor Rob Elliott (Woodhouse Close)
Councillor Jasmine Fox (Bishop Auckland Town)
Councillor Stephen Gray (Cockton Hill)
Councillor Deputy Mayor, Mike Harker (Henknowle)
Councillor Andrew Legge (Woodhouse Close)
Mayor Mayor, Michael Siddle (Cockton Hill)
Councillor Tom Redmond (Henknowle)
Councillor David Wilson (Woodhouse Close)
Councillor Dickie Wilkinson (Henknowle)
Councillor Lesley Zair (Cockton Hill)
Councillor Sam Zair (Bishop Auckland Town)
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 and it currently employs 5 members of staff.
The Town Council staff are a full time Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Admin Assistant, supported by a part-time Governance Support Officer and 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.