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Notice of Election: Election of a Town Councillor for Bishop Auckland (Henknowle Ward)
23 October 2025
Notice of Election Durham County Election of a Town Councillor for Bishop Auckland (Henknowle Ward) 1. An election is to be held of One Town Councillor for Bishop Auckland […]
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 […]
Upcoming Meetings and Events
WCVAG Spooky Halloween Event 2025
31 October @ 1:00 pm
Wear Valley Community Action Group (WVCAG) Spooky Halloween Event Friday 31st October 2025 1pm – 3pm Venue: Auckland Youth Community Centre, Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 […]
Street Food Market
31 October @ 4:00 pm
Come along on the last Friday of every month during March to October 2025, for the Street Food Market held in Bishop Auckland Market Place from 4pm until 9pm. Baccanalia CIC and […]
Bishop Auckland Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society – Late Chrysanthemum Show 2025
2 November @ 2:00 pm
Bishop Auckland Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society’s Late Chrysanthemum Show is to be held on Sunday 2nd November 2025. Venue: The Scouts Centre, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7JN Event is […]
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.