Town Council Meeting
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)

Policy and Resources Meeting
2025-01-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Allotments and Environment Meeting
2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30

Community Committee Meeting
2025-02-11 18:30 - 19:30

Policy and Resources Meeting
2025-02-18 17:00 - 19:00

Town Council Youth Awards 2025
2025-03-31 17:00 - 2025-04-19 00:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Town Council is proud to announce the launch of their annual Youth Awards for 2025. A prestigious program designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of young individuals in our community. The awards aim to highlight those who have made significant contributions and attainment through leadership, community service, academics, athletics, or the arts.
The Youth Awards are open to individuals who reside, attend school or a community group in Bishop Auckland. Nominations will be accepted from teachers, mentors, community leaders, and peers who have witnessed the nominees’ dedication and positive impact. The winners will be selected by a panel of Council members and honoured at a special ceremony hosted by the Town Council on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Mayor of Bishop Auckland Councillor Mike Harker said:
“Recognising and celebrating the achievements of our town’s youth is essential.” “These awards highlight the incredible talent, dedication, and hard work of our young citizens who are making a difference in our community.”
Award categories will include, but are not limited to:

Overcoming Personal Difficulties Award
Arts & Culture Award
Sporting Achievement Award
Inspirational Young Person Award

The event compere will be Ms. Channy Thompson, a singer/songwriter, social media influencer and has supported artists such as Jess Glynne, Sigala and Olly Murs.
Channy said: “Being a North East Youth and Girl Guiding Ambassador I am passionate about promoting and encouraging the next generation of young people. I absolutely love hosting the Bishop Auckland Youth Awards, some of the stories are often heart breaking but always inspirational”.
Sponsorship for each category is welcome. Businesses, organisations, and individuals interested in supporting the Youth Awards through sponsorship are encouraged to contact the Town Council for more details.
Nominations are now open and can be submitted via Bishop Auckland Town Council’s Youth Awards Microsoft Form, or scanning the QR Code below.

Youth Awards Nomination Form: https://forms.office.com/e/zd5tqHcRpx
The deadline for nomination submissions is Saturday 19th April 2025. Any nominations received after this deadline cannot be considered.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony held at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 6pm.
The awards ceremony is by invitation only and nominee’s will receive their invitation in due course.

Rules

Nomination applications to be open for parent, carer, youth group organisers, school personnel, peers.
You cannot nominate yourself for an award.
The nominated person must be a resident of Bishop Auckland or attend a school or regularly attend a group or activity in Bishop Auckland.
Nomination dates will be open from 8th March 2024 to the 19th April 2025. Late nominations will not be considered
Nominations must not exceed 200 words and be submitted on the online form (hard copies are available).
A panel of judges will select the winners. This will consist of 3 members of the Town Council.
We aim to notify winners be notified by 9th May 2024.
Individual winners will be able to attend the award ceremony with up to 2 adults only.
Group winners will be able to attend with up to 10 group members and two leaders.
The awards will take place on Monday 23rd June 2024 at 6pm at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
Winners parents/guardians will be asked to sign for use of photographs for media/social media and however else Bishop Auckland Town Council choose to use the photographs.

For more information on the Youth Awards and how to submit a nomination, please email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk or contact the office on 01388 207110.

Extra-Ordinary Town Council Meeting, 15th April 2025
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00
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 welcome to attend. However, in light of caution surrounding the easing of coronavirus restrictions, it is recommended that attendance is registered with the Town Clerk prior to attending to ensure that the meeting space is large enough to accommodate everyone safely. To register attendance please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by noon on Monday 14th April 2025.
The Chairman advises members of the Council and the public that the meeting or part of the meeting may be recorded by audio and may be by video.

Street Food Market
2025-04-25 16:00 - 21:00
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 Bridge Creative CIC as the event organisers, with support from Bishop Auckland Town Council continue to create markets that celebrate local businesses and artisans, whilst helping to drive footfall to the town centre and foster a sense of pride in the community.
Visit the Street Food Market – Bishop Auckland Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

Other Street Food Markets hosted by the event organisers:
Aycliffe: www.facebook.com/AycliffeStreetFoodMarket
Stanley: www.facebook.com/StanleyStreetFoodMarket

VE Day - 80th Anniversary Celebration Service
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | St Annes Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7NJ, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Town Council in collaboration with St Anne’s Church Bishop Auckland are holding a VE Day Celebration Service at St Anne’s Church in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 10am.

The congregation are then welcome to gather at the War Memorial for prayers and a 2 minute silence.

Following the Service, complimentary refreshments and buffet will be served in the Church café area.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Annual Parish Meeting (Parish Assembly)
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The Mayor, Cllr Mike Harker invites all to the Annual Assembly (Annual Town Meeting) for the Parish of Bishop Auckland, which will be held at Bishop Auckland Town Council offices, Kingsway Court, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Members of the Public and Press are welcome to attend. To register attendance (to ensure adequate seating is available) please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by Monday 12 May 2025.

Annual Town Council Meeting
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The Annual Town Council Meeting is the first meeting of the Councils municipal year of which the first item of business is the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor; Committees and their Membership and Chairperson are agreed.
The meeting also reviews the Councils Constitution and Policies are agreed and approved for the year ahead. In effect the Council is ‘stood down’ and reconstructed.

Replant Hanging Baskets - Volunteers Session 1
2025-05-28 10:30 - 15:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Replant Hanging Baskets - Volunteers Session 2
2025-05-29 10:30 - 15:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Street Food Market
2025-05-30 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 16:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom

Pride in the Park 2025, Community Clean-up
2025-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Jane Armstrong Park, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6PP, United Kingdom
Come and join Baccanalia‘s Pride in the Park – Community Clean Up, as part of the Bishop Auckland Pride programme for 2025.
Come along for a relaxed and welcoming way to show some love for where we live.
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, a friend, a family member or simply someone who takes pride in their neighbourhood, you’re invited to come along.
We’ll be tidying up together, meeting new people and making a small but positive difference.
All ages welcome.
Let them know you’re coming by clicking attending or interested on the Baccanalia Facebook page, so the organisers can prepare enough equipment.
Stay for as long or as little as you like – Every bit helps!

Things to know:

Equipment will be provided (litter pickers, bags, etc.).
Wear comfy clothes and shoes.
Bring water and anything else you might need to stay comfortable.

Policy and Resources Committee
2025-06-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Community Committee
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Riverfest 2025
2025-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Bishop Auckland Rugby Club, West Mills Playing Fields, Bridge Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PA, United Kingdom
Riverfest 2025 is a family fun day organised by the Wear Rivers Trust with the aim of connecting the people of Bishop Auckland to nature and their local river.
It will be a festival style event with live music from JD and the Woodsman, as well as a wide range of vendors promoting awareness of climate change and local environmental issues. There will also be crafts on offer as well as face painting, an ice cream van and team games with Steve from Starboy Fitness & Massage.
There will be a range of community engagement workshops on a programme throughout the day.
Food and drink will be available to buy from the rugby club bar. Feel free to bring a deck chair along!
Free parking is available at the rugby club.
The Trust have set up a pay as you feel donation to the charity for your ticket and these funds raised will be used to improve river habitats in your area.
Please reserve one ticket per individual. (not one per family). A suggested amount is £3 per adult (children free).
To secure your tickets, scan the QR code below or click the Event Ticket Tailor link below.
Ticket Tailor: www.tickettailor.com/events/wearriverstrust1/1653001 (This link could expire.)
For the latest updates on this event, visit the Wear Rivers Trust Facebook page.
We look forward to sharing a fun day with you!

Bishop Auckland Pride 2025
2025-06-14 11:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Pride returns on Saturday 14th June 2025 and it’s set to be Baccanalia‘s biggest and brightest yet!
Run in association with Bishop Auckland College and generously supported by Bishop Auckland Town Council, this free summer event promises a day of celebration, love, and unity.
Bringing the local community together to celebrate pride in our town, this year’s summer festival offers a jam-packed day of live music, family activities, entertainment, workshops, exhibitions, family picnics, and more – all within the grounds of Bishop Auckland College.
Bishop Auckland Pride 2025 is all about you.
Whatever your stripes, shades, or styles, join us in celebration.
This colourful summer event is for all family and friends, bringing community together and connecting people!
Follow the Baccanalia Facebook page to keep up to date as the full programme is announced!
Save the date and let the countdown begin!

Bishop Auckland Pride Picnic 2025
2025-06-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ, United Kingdom
Celebrate Father’s Day in style with Baccanalia at the Pride Picnic on Sunday 15th June 2025, between 11am – 2pm at Bishop Auckland College.
Forming part of this year’s Pride celebrations in Bishop Auckland, this free event is for everyone – All families are welcome.
Bring your picnic blankets, favourites drinks and snacks, and a sense of Pride as we gather for a relaxed, affirming afternoon on the college lawn.
What to expect:

Music & family entertainment.
Bouncy castle & kids’ activities.
Picnic vibes in a safe, inclusive space.
A celebration of love in all its forms.

Let’s come together and take pride in our local community and every kind of family.
For further information and the latest updates, visit the Baccanalia Facebook page.

Things to note:

Access and activities are free.
Dogs and cats are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Any litter to be packed away and taken with you.

WVCAG Summer Fair 2025
2025-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | West Auckland Memorial Hall, Darlington Road, West Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9HT, United Kingdom
Wear Valley Community Action Group (WVCAG) Summer Fair
Saturday 21st June 2025
11am – 2pm
Venue: West Auckland Memorial Hall, Darlington Road, West Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 9HT
Free Entry, Free Crafts and Free Photo Booth.
Raffle, Gift Stalls, Tombola, Refreshments and More.
Family Fun for Everyone.
Come along and join the fun.

Youth Awards Evening 2025
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
This is an invitation only event.
Winners of the 2025 Youth Awards will be recognised for their achievements at an event this evening.

Town Council Meeting (No. 42)
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | No. 42 – Market Place, No. 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PB, United Kingdom
Due to the number of anticipated attendees, this meeting will be held at No. 42.
Venue: No. 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7PB.

Allotment and Environment Committee
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Young Artists’ Club
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:30 | No. 42 – Market Place, No. 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PB, United Kingdom
Each month at No. 42, Bishop Auckland, young artists get together to learn new techniques, discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create their own pieces of art.
Suitable for all abilities.
3rd July 2025
4th September 2025
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Young Artists club is becoming weekly from September!
Booking is required, however admission is free.
To book and for further information visit The Auckland Project website.
https://aucklandproject.org/event/young-artists-club
