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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.

 

 

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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



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."

Councillor Ms Janet Thommeny, JP

Committees:
  • Environmental Services Committee
  • Housing & Property Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Councillor Ms Janet Thommeny, JP

Ward:
North

Address:
23 Berrywoods Avenue
Governors Hill
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 7DA
Telephone:
01624 660246

Mobile:
07624 497833

Email:
Occupation:
Retired Mental Health Professional

Other public bodies:
Eastern District Civic Amenity Site Joint Committee


Mission Statement:

"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

Committees:
  • Environmental Services Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Pensions Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Falk Horning

Ward:
North

Address:
Flat 4
11 Woodville Terrace
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 4HB

Telephone:
01624 623548

Mobile:
07624 439959

Email:


Mission Statement:

"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

Committees:
  • Environmental Services Committee
  • Housing & Property Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Peter John Washington

Ward:
North

Address:
c/o City Hall
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1AD
Telephone:
01624 614199

Mobile:
07624 422801

Email:
Occupation:
Retired Public Servant

Other public bodies:
Douglas Town Band Committee. Isle of Man Municipal Association.


Mission Statement:

"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."