Community Committee
2025-11-25 17:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | 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 25th November 2025 at 5:30pm, at 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 24th November 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.

Town Council Meeting (Cancelled)
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
This meeting has been cancelled and was scheduled in advance.

General Appeals Panel
2025-11-26 10:00 - 23:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Notice of Poll: Election of a Town Councillor, Henknowle Ward
2025-11-27 07:00 - 22:00 | England
Notice of Poll
Durham County
Election of a Town Councillor for
Bishop Auckland (Henknowle)
Notice is hereby given that:

A poll for the election of a Town Councillor for Bishop Auckland (Henknowle) will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
The number of Town Councillors to be elected is one.

The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate
Home Address
Description (if any)
Names of Signatories
Proposers(+) and Seconders(++)

Hall
Simon Alexander
(Address in County Durham)
Labour Party
Kimm Lawson (+)
Ludmilla J Jordanova (++)

Redmond
Thomas
(Address in County Durham)
Reform UK
Linda Thompson (+)
Robert Clayton (++)

The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station
Station Number
Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Common Room, Cornwall Place Centre, Cornwall Place, Henknowle
BA1
BAEA-1 to BAEA-170

Common Room, Cornwall Place Centre, Cornwall Place, Henknowle
BA1
BAEB-1 to BAEB-743

Cockton Hill Junior School, McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland
BA2
BAEC-1 to BAEC-1087

Cockton Hill Junior School, McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland
BA3
BAED-1 to BAED-811

Published: 10th November 2025
(To be published by 19th November 2025)

Policy and Resources Committee
2025-12-02 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 2nd December 2025 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 1st December 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.

Allotment and Environment Committee
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 2nd December 2025 at 6:30pm in 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 1st December 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.

Bishop Auckland's Christmas Town 2025
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
From Thursday 4 December to Sunday 7 December 2025 , Bishop Auckland Market Place will transform into a storybook world of twinkling lights, festive laughter and winter magic.
⭐ Free Festive Fun for Everyone.
Wander through the Christmas Market, filled with handmade gifts, sweet treats and winter warmers. Enjoy outdoor bars, street entertainment, installations and photo spots – all completely free.
🎠 Golden Pass Magic
Your all-in wristband unlocks unlimited fairground rides, the ice rink, live entertainment inside the heated Giant Tipis, and the option to add Santa’s Grotto. From just £12 in advance, the best way to make the most of the magic.
🎵 Tipi & Tidings Pass
For those who prefer to soak up the music and atmosphere, this pass gives access to the Tipis and live entertainment including the Motown Gospel Choir, Wor Vera and more with evening shows until midnight.
🎅 Add-on Experiences
Meet Santa in his cosy Grotto (£4 per child, £1 per adult) or join one of our heart-warming family moments like Breakfast with Santa and Baby Meets Santa inside the Giant Tipis.
🎡 Fairground Favourites
Spin, twirl and smile your way through rides including the Ferris Wheel, Skid, Carousel and Shuggy Boats – all included with the Golden Pass.
❄ And Don’t Miss the Free Fun…
The Giant Snow Globe, the Portal to the North Pole, the Big Christmas Quiz, and the unmissable Christmas Parade, led by Bishop Auckland Town Council, filling the streets with colour, music and festive cheer.
The official Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town 2025 Flyer is free to download in PDF format.
The current Bishop Auckland Christmas Town 2025 Entertainment Programme is available on the Christmas Town website at: www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk/programme
With special thanks to Bishop Auckland Town Council as principal partner, Bridge Creative, and BACCANALIA for bringing the magic to life.
✨ Where stories shine, laughter lingers, and Christmas begins… ✨

🎟 For all bookings, passes and enquiries, please visit the Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town website at: www.bishopaucklandschristmastown.co.uk

Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town, an overview of the Market Place with Ferris Wheel, Stalls and the Crowds.

Town Council Meeting
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The next meeting of the Town Council is to be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 6:00pm.
The Meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF.
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.

AGLOW 2025
2025-11-21 - 2025-12-31 | Auckland Castle, Auckland Castle, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NR, United Kingdom
AGLOW returns to Auckland Palace
Auckland Palace’s dazzling light trail AGLOW will light up the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
Join The Auckland Project for a festive family adventure as AGLOW returns to Bishop Auckland this Winter!
For further information and to book tickets, visit The Auckland Project website.

WCVAG Christmas Party 2025
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | England
Come along and join the Wear Valley Community Action Group (WVCAG) for their Christmas Party on Saturday 13th December 2025, from 1pm-3pm.
Venue: Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC), Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 6QL

Disco
Party Games
Buffet
Raffle

Get your dancing shoes on for Fun, Fun, Fun.
Child Tickets – £2.50 Each
Adult Tickets – £1.00 Each
All Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
To book tickets, please contact Lesley at WVCAG on 07891 082168 (Text message only)
Facebook: Wear Valley Community Action Group

Policy and Resources Committee
2026-01-06 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 6th January 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 5th January 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
2026-01-06 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 6th January 2026 at 6:30pm, at 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 5th January 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.

Town Council Meeting
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The Next meeting of the Bishop Auckland Town Council is to be held on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 6:00pm, at 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 12th January 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.

PACT Meeting (Bishop Auckland West)
2026-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | England
The next PACT meeting for the Bishop Auckland West area is to be held on Monday 19th January 2026, 2pm-3pm in Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT
A full list of the 2026 Police and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bishop Auckland West area are available to view on the Police.UK website, under the Your local policing team section.
The Bishop Auckland West area includes Tindale Crescent, Woodhouse Close and West Auckland.
Please refer to the meeting title on the Police.UK website for the specific area(s) being discussed at future meetings.
PACT Meetings, Bishop Auckland West: www.police.uk/pu/your-area/durham-constabulary/bishop-auckland-west/?yourlocalpolicingteam=meetings-and-events

Allotment and Environment Committee
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The next meeting of the Allotment and Environment Committee is to be held on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 6.00pm.
The Meeting will take place at Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF.
Members of the Public and Press are welcome to attend. However, in light of room capacity we ask that where possible people are asked to register attendance to do so please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by midday Monday 19th January 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.

PACT Meeting (Bishop Auckland Town)
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | England
The next PACT meeting for the Bishop Auckland Town area is to be held on Wednesday 21st January 2026, 6pm-7pm in Morrison’s Café, Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TN
A full list of the 2026 Police and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bishop Auckland Town area are available to view on the Police.UK website, under the Your local policing team section.
The Bishop Auckland Town area includes the Town Centre, Cockton Hill, Henknowle, Toronto and South Church. Pub Watch meeting also take place covering Bishop Auckland Town.
Please refer to the meeting title on the Police.UK website for the specific area(s) being discussed at future meetings.
PACT Meetings, Bishop Auckland Town: www.police.uk/pu/your-area/durham-constabulary/bishop-auckland-town?yourlocalpolicingteam=meetings-and-events

Policy and Resources Committee
2026-02-03 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 3rd February 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 2nd February 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
2026-02-03 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 3rd February 2026 at 6:30pm, at 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 2nd February 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.

Town Council Meeting
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
The next meeting of the Town Council is to be held on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 6:00pm.
The Meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF.
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.
Note: This meeting was scheduled originally for Tuesday 24th February 2026 and the date is now amended to take place on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

Community Committee
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:30 | 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 24th February 2026 at 4:00pm, 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 23rd February 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.

WVCAG Big Magic Show
2026-02-26 12:00 - 15:00 | England
Wear Valley Community Action Group (WVCAG) and Auckland Youth & Community Centre (AYCC) presents:
Big Magic Show featuring Flash The Magician.
Thursday 26th February 2026, 12 Noon – 3pm at Auckland Youth & Community Centre.
Venue: AYCC, Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland DL14 6QL
Free Magic Show, Buffet and Sweets.
Also Tombola & Raffle.
Tickets are free – Please contact Lesley at AYCC on 07891 082168 (Text message preferred).
This event has been funded by the ASDA Foundation.

PDF Poster: WVCAG Big Magic Show, 26th February 2026

Policy and Resources Committee
2026-03-03 17:00 - 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 3rd March 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 2nd March 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.

Allotment and Environment Committee - Cancelled
2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
Update 03/03/2026: This meeting has been cancelled, as the Committee attendance is inquorate.
The next meeting of the Allotment and Environment Committee is to be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 6:30pm.
The Meeting will take place at Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF.
Members of the Public and Press are welcome to attend. However, in light of room capacity we ask that where possible people are asked to register attendance to do so please call 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk by midday Monday 2nd March 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.

AYCC Easter Fair (2026)
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | England
Auckland Youth & Community Centre (AYCC) presents:
Easter Fair plus Children’s Entertainer TJ and more.
Saturday 14th March 2026, 11am – 2pm at Auckland Youth & Community Centre.
Venue: AYCC, Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland DL14 6QL
Refreshments Available.
Gift from Easter Bunny.
Gift Stalls, Raffle and Tombola.
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.

PDF Poster: AYCC Easter Fair, 14th March 2026

Town Council Meeting (Scheduled)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00, 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.

Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board (Scheduled)
2026-03-26 15:30 - 17:00 | England
Proposed dates for the Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board.
This information is subject to change, as the venue and further details will be confirmed in due course.

Thursday 26 March 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 4 June 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 24 September 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm
Thursday 10 December 2026, 3.30pm – 5pm

Further information on the Bishop Auckland Stronger Town Board is available on the Durham County Council website.
www.democracy.durham.gov.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=1464

Policy and Resources Committee (Scheduled)
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Community Committee (Scheduled)
2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

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.
