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Latest News
Outgoing Mayor Reflects on Year of Service and Community Support
28 May 2026
As his term as 18th Mayor of Bishop Auckland comes to a close (26th May 2026), Councillor Sam Zair has reflected on a rewarding year in office, marked by strong […]
Bishop Auckland Town Council appoints new Mayor for 2026–2027
27 May 2026
Bishop Auckland Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Councillor Michael Siddle as the Municipal Mayor of Bishop Auckland for the 2026–2027 civic year. Councillor Siddle was formally […]
Partnerships Continue to Grow in Bishop Auckland
8 May 2026
A partnership is truly blooming in Bishop Auckland, with a range of organisations and community groups working together to improve the town’s environment and enhance its visual appeal. The Greener […]
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board
4 June @ 3:30 pm
Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board Meeting Date: Thursday 4 June 2026 Time: 3:30pm Venue: Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7JF Business 1. Introduction and […]
Bishop Auckland Pride 2026
13 June @ 2:00 pm
Bishop Auckland Pride returns on Saturday 13th June 2026 for a full afternoon of live entertainment, food and community celebration at Bishop Auckland College. Time: 2pm to 7pm Entry: £1 […]
Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board (Scheduled)
24 September @ 3:30 pm
Bishop Auckland Stronger Towns Board – List of Meetings (Durham County Council website). This information is subject to change, as the venue and further details will be confirmed in due […]
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.