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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

 

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Councillor Mrs Natalie Anne Byron-Teare, JP

Committees:
  • Ex officio a member of all standing and special committees
Re-election Year: 2025
Councillor Mrs Natalie Anne Byron-Teare, JP

Ward:
Central

Address:
13 Hillside Terrace
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 4NA
The Worshipful The Mayor

Telephone:
01624 625206

Mobile:
07624 325586

Email:
Occupation:
Gardener

Declaration of Interests:
None.


Mission Statement:

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to represent the residents of Douglas Central. My mission is to build strong, happy and inclusive communities. I believe this can be achieved by empowering the people of Douglas through recognition and communication, to identify what each localised community needs. I pledge to be approachable, available, considerate and accountable - have a query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me."

Mr Councillor Stephen Robert Pitts

Committees:
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Stephen Robert Pitts

Ward:
Central

Address:
10 Westminster Drive
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 4EH
Telephone:
01624 624096

Mobile:
07624 494332

Email:
Occupation:
Company Director

Declaration of Interests:
Buchanan & Pitts Ltd - Director.


Mission Statement:

"My mission is to listen and respond to the issues that matter to the people of Douglas; to encourage leaner, more entrepreneurial ways of working; to support town centre regeneration and campaign for new and enhanced leisure amenities for our town."

Mr Councillor John Edward Skinner

Committees:
  • Environmental Services Committee
  • Pensions Committee
  • Regeneration & Community Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor John Edward Skinner

Ward:
Central

Address:
c/o City Hall
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1AD
Telephone:
01624 626543

Mobile:
07624 487888

Email:
Occupation:
Retired Fire Officer

Declaration of Interests:
6 Berkeley Street
Douglas - Owner of Property.


Mission Statement:

"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."