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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 Claire Louise Wells

Committees:
  • Executive Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Councillor Mrs Claire Louise Wells

Ward:
South

Address:
c/o City Hall
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1AD
Leader of the Council

Mobile:
07624 424565

Email:
Occupation:
IT Support Supervisor

Declaration of Interests:
Aviva - Employer. Department of Infrastructure - Husband's Employer. 26 Meadow Cresent Saddlestone Park
Douglas - Property Owner.


Mission Statement:

"I would like to perform my duties as a Douglas Councillor with integrity, challenging decisions I feel do not benefit Douglas residents and help make Douglas a thriving community for the Isle of Man."

Mr Councillor Andrew John Bentley

Committees:
  • Executive Committee
  • Regeneration & Community Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Andrew John Bentley

Ward:
East

Address:
c/o City Hall
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1AD
Mobile:
07624 482130

Email:
Occupation:
Architect

Declaration of Interests:
Andrew Bentley Architect Ltd. - Director & Shareholder. 8 Raven's Wharf
South Quay
Douglas - Owner of Property. Ellis Brown Architects - Employee.


Mission Statement:

"My values are sustainability, inclusivity and design quality. These will be the values that inform my contribution to Council debate. I believe that Douglas must aspire to be a capital the Isle of Man deserves and can be proud of."

Mr Councillor Ian John Gelling Clague, MBE

Committees:
  • Executive Committee
  • Pensions Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Ian John Gelling Clague, MBE

Ward:
East

Address:
c/o City Hall
Ridgeway Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1AD
Telephone:
01624 622030

Mobile:
07624 470199

Email:
Occupation:
Retired Local Government Officer

Declaration of Interests:
None.


Mission Statement:

"To represent the people of Victoria Ward and Douglas to my best ability, utilising my 35 years’ experience of working for the Council, in continuing to deliver quality, cost effective services within a reasonable level of rating whilst continuing the efforts to improve environmental quality and regeneration in order to bring investment into the Borough for a brighter and sustainable future. "

Mr Councillor Devon Watson

Committees:
  • Executive Committee
  • Housing & Property Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Devon Watson

Ward:
East

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

Mobile:
07624 256975

Email:
Occupation:
Community Organiser

Declaration of Interests:
Microgaming - Employer.


Mission Statement:

"The prosperity and wealth of the Isle of Man is dependent on the workers, tenants, families and small businesses of Douglas. The residents of our town deserve an innovative government capable of delivering expanded and improved public services. Democracy on the Isle of Man was built on a council that held the central government accountable, that role must be reclaimed. "

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

Mobile:
07624 439959

Email:
Declaration of Interests:
11 Woodville Terrace
Douglas - Property Owner of Flat 4 / Building Management Company Elected Director. Isle of Man Woodland Trust - Director. Zero Waste Mann - Member. Curbsy Ltd. - Shareholder.


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."