Douglas Borough Council is the largest local authority in the Isle of Man and the only one with borough status.
The Council comprises 12 elected councillors, three serving each of the four wards in the Borough.
Under the Council’s constitution the councillors hold specific roles and responsibilities within a framework of an executive committee and three policy advisory committees through which they, together with officers of the Council, serve the ratepayers of Douglas.
Members Attendance
Year | Document | Download Link |
2023/24 | Report On Members Attendance | Attendance23-24.pdf |
Breakdown Of Members Hours Claimed | HoursClaimed23-24.pdf | |
2022/23 | Report On Members Attendance | Attendance22-23.pdf |
Breakdown Of Members Hours Claimed | HoursClaimed22-23.pdf | |
2021/22 | Report On Members Attendance | Attendance21-22.pdf |
Breakdown Of Members Hours Claimed | HoursClaimed21-22.pdf | |
2020/21 | Report On Members Attendance | Attendance20-21.pdf |
Breakdown Of Members Hours Claimed | HoursClaimed20-21.pdf |
Members' Attendance Allowances Order
Mr Councillor John Edward Skinner
- Environmental Services Committee
- Pensions Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mobile:
Email:
Occupation:
Retired Fire Officer
Declaration of Interests:
Douglas - Owner of Property.
"I am proud and honoured to have the opportunity to continue to support the ratepayers of Douglas; to offer an alternative perspective, to question and challenge and help secure value for money in the provision of Council services."
Councillor Ms Janet Thommeny
- Environmental Services Committee
- Housing & Property Committee
Address:
23 Berrywoods Avenue Governors Hill Douglas Isle of Man IM2 7DA
Email:
Occupation:
Retired Mental Health Professional
Declaration of Interests:
Governors Hill
Douglas - Property Owner.
"I pledge to be accessible and approachable and to serve the ratepayers of Athol Ward and the Borough of Douglas with integrity and honesty, listening, hearing and responding to local issues brought to my attention."
Mr Councillor Falk Horning
- Environmental Services Committee
- Executive Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
Flat 4 11 Woodville Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4HB
Mobile:
Email:
Declaration of Interests:
Douglas - Property Owner of Flat 4 / Building Management Company Elected Director. Isle of Man Woodland Trust - Director. Zero Waste Mann - Member. Curbsy Ltd. - Shareholder.
"My mission is to champion economic development for our town, provide links for a vibrant community and enhance our natural heritage. It is essential to improve Douglas's cost efficiency in supplying a wide spectrum of public services. Transparent decision making strengthens the council's accountability and helps to engage the people of Douglas."
Mr Councillor Peter John Washington
- Environmental Services Committee
- Housing & Property Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mobile:
Email:
Occupation:
Retired Public Servant
Declaration of Interests:
"In all that I do to serve the people of Douglas I pledge to uphold my life-long commitment to equality, transparency, openness and mutual respect."