Street Food Carousel
2026-04-03 16:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Town Council is pleased to support the Street Food Carousel in Bishop Auckland, held on the first Friday of every month.
This initiative from Baccanalia is a regional circuit of street food events, which we are excited to bring to Bishop Auckland Market Place each month usually from 4pm-9pm.
The Street Food Carousel builds on Baccanalia’s previous street food events across the county, including events in Bishop Auckland.
The programme now offers an extended experience for both traders and residents, bringing a fantastic range of local food and creating a vibrant town centre atmosphere.
Baccanalia are looking forward to seeing the Market Place come alive once again with great food, great company and a lively evening for the community.
For the latest updates and to find out what’s in store, follow the Street Food Carousel Facebook page.
Crowds of people attending the Street Food Market in Bishop Auckland Market Place.

Policy and Resources Committee
2026-04-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The next meeting of Bishop Auckland Town Council Policy and Resources Committee is to be held on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 4.30pm, the Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland.
It is requested that attendance needs to be 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 6th April 2026.
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.

Community Committee
2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The Next meeting of the Bishop Auckland Town Council Community Committee is to be held on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 6:30pm, at the Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland.
Members of the Public and Press are welcome to attend, however it is requested that attendance needs to be 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 6th April 2026.
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.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026
2026-04-18 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to Bishop Auckland Market Place on Saturday 12th April 2025 and Sunday 13th April 2025, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment and fun family activities.

The Durham County Council Festival, sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council will take place in from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday.

Each year the two-day event attracts thousands of visitors for a jam-packed weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment.
The festival will feature over 140 independent traders selling everything from street food, cakes, locally brewed drinks, cheeses and chutneys, and even homeware and pet treats.
To view the latest festival news and announcements, please visit the Bishop Auckland Food Festival website, or follow @BishFoodFest on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter).

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026
2026-04-19 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to Bishop Auckland Market Place on Saturday 12th April 2025 and Sunday 13th April 2025, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment and fun family activities.

The Durham County Council festival, sponsored by Bishop Auckland Town Council will take place in from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday.

Each year the two-day event attracts thousands of visitors for a jam-packed weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment.
The festival will feature over 140 independent traders selling everything from street food, cakes, locally brewed drinks, cheeses and chutneys, and even homeware and pet treats.
To view the latest festival news and announcements, please visit the Bishop Auckland Food Festival website or follow @BishFoodFest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Photographs from the 2025 event are available on the Bishop Auckland Food Festival Facebook page.

Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 – 20th April, Final Day for Nominations!
2026-04-20
The final day for Nominations for the Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 is Monday 20th April 2026!

This is your final chance to recognise a young person who’s doing something special — whether that’s showing leadership, helping others, achieving in sport or the arts, or simply making a real difference in the community.
If someone comes straight to mind, don’t leave it for later – Nominations close on Monday 20th April 2026!
Nominate here: Bishop Auckland Youth Awards 2026 – Microsoft Form

The deadline for all nominations is Monday 20th April 2026.
The Youth Awards evening will take place on Monday 22nd June 2026 – The Awards Evening is an invitation only event!
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 23rd March 2026 to the 20th April 2026. Late nominations will not be considered.
Nominations must not exceed 300 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 by early May 2026.
Individual winners will be able to attend the award ceremony with up to 2 adults only (sorry there is no capacity at the venue to extend this invitation).
Group winners will be able to attend with up to 10 group members and two leaders.
The awards will take place on Monday 22nd June 2025 at from 5:30pm 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. Declining to consent will not hinder a person winning.

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.

#BishopAuckland #YouthAwards #CelebrateYoungPeople

Town Council Meeting (Scheduled)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
This meeting is scheduled in advance for information purposes and details may be subject to changes.
The Agenda will be attached once Town Councillors have been summoned officially to attend a meeting.

Annual Town Meeting (Scheduled)
2026-05-12 18:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
This meeting is scheduled in advance for information purposes and details may be subject to changes.
The Agenda will be attached once Town Councillors have been summoned officially to attend a meeting.

The Annual Town Council meeting is scheduled to follow this meeting, starting no earlier than 6:30pm.
Should the Annual Town Meeting conclude before 6:30pm there will be a brief intermission.

Annual Town Council Meeting (Scheduled)
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
This meeting follows the scheduled Annual Town Meeting at 6:00pm. Should the Annual Town Meeting conclude before 6:30pm there will be a brief intermission.
This meeting is scheduled in advance for information purposes and details may be subject to changes.
The Agenda will be attached once Town Councillors have been summoned officially to attend a meeting.

The Annual Town Council Meeting is the first meeting of the Councils municipal year of which the first piece 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.

AYCC Family Fun Event
2026-05-28 11:30 - 13:30
Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC) presents:
Family Fun Event
Family Disco
Games
Fancy Dress Competition.
Thursday 28th May 2026, 11:30am-1:30pm at Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC).
Venue: AYCC, Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland DL14 6QL
Refreshments, Raffle and Sweets will be available.
Children’s Tickets £1.50 each.
Please contact Lesley at AYCC on 07891 082168 to purchase tickets (Text message preferred).
Family fun for everyone come along and join the fun.
This event has been part funded by Bishop Auckland Town Council.
Click the poster below to visit the AYCC Facebook page.

Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board (Scheduled)
2026-06-04 15:30 - 17:00
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 course.
Proposed dates

Thursday 4 June 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 24 September 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 10 December 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm

Committee details and further information are available on the Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board page of the Durham County Council website.

Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board (Scheduled)
2026-09-24 15:30
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 course.
Proposed dates

Thursday 24 September 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 10 December 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm

Committee details and further information are available on the Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board page of the Durham County Council website.

Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board (Scheduled)
2026-12-10 15:30 - 17:00
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 course.
Proposed date

Thursday 10 December 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm

Committee details and further information are available on the Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board page of the Durham County Council website.
