What's On
Discover the events delivered or sponsored by the Town Council
Allotments
Nothing tastes better than fruit or veg grown by your own hands.
Visit Bishop Auckland
Your Councillors
Councillor Councillor Harley Balmer-Howieson
Councillor Councillor Jamie Blackburn
Councillor Councillor Katie Fryatt
Mayor Councillor Mike Harker
Councillor Councillor Kimm Lawson
Councillor Councillor Andrew Legge
Councillor Councillor Michael Siddle
Councillor Councillor David Wilson
Councillor Councillor Adam Zair
Councillor Councillor Lesley Zair
Councillor Councillor Sam Zair
Upcoming Meetings
Street Food Market
25 April @ 4:00 pm
Baccanalia Street Food Market supported by Bishop Auckland Town Council
Youth Awards Evening
23 June @ 6:00 pm
Winners of the 2025 Youth Awards will be recognised for their achievements at an event this evening.
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.
Latest News
One Day to Go! – Bishop Auckland Food Festival: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2025
11 April 2025
There’s only 1 day to go! Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to Bishop Auckland Market Place on Saturday 12th April 2025 and Sunday 13th April 2025, bringing celebrity chefs, street […]
Extra-Ordinary Town Council Meeting, 15th April 2025
9 April 2025
An Extraordinary meeting of the Town Council will be held at the Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 6.00pm. Members of the Public and Press are […]
Notice of Poll, Election of Town Councillors for Bishop Auckland Town and Cockton Hill Wards
9 April 2025
Notice of Poll Durham County Election of Town Councillors for Bishop Auckland (Bishop Auckland Town) and Bishop Auckland (Cockton Hill) Bishop Auckland Town WardNotice is hereby given that: A […]
