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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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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. "

Councillor Ms Janet Thommeny

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

Ward:
North

Address:
23 Berrywoods Avenue
Governors Hill
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 7DA
Mobile:
07624 497833

Email:
Occupation:
Retired Mental Health Professional

Declaration of Interests:
23 Berrywoods Avenue
Governors Hill
Douglas - Property Owner. Douglas City Council Allotments - Allotment Holder.
Other Public Bodies:
Eastern District Civic Amenity Site Joint Committee. Isle of Man Municipal Association.


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 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

Declaration of Interests:
RNLI - Douglas Lifeboat Operations Manager. Willaston Community Association - Chairperson. Citizens Forum on Climate Change - Member. IOM Trade Union Council - Deputy Secretary.
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."

Mr Councillor Steven Robert Crellin

Committees:
  • Housing & Property Committee
  • Pensions Committee
  • Regeneration & Community Committee
  • Standards Committee
Re-election Year: 2025
Mr Councillor Steven Robert Crellin

Ward:
South

Address:
33 Cedar Grove
Pulrose
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 1ES
Telephone:
01624 619250

Email:
Occupation:
Company Director / Civil Servant

Declaration of Interests:
Manx Labour Party (MLP) - Member/Officer. SC Construction Services - Owner. Douglas Rotary Club - Member. Douglas Rotary Club Youth Committee - Member. Douglas Council Garage - Tenant. 33 Cedar Grove
Pulrose - Tenant.
Other Public Bodies:
Douglas Town Band Committee.


Mission Statement:

"It is an honour to be serving the people of Douglas. I will strive to improve and promote a good quality of life for all the town’s residents, to deliver value-for-money and challenge anything I think is not right for the town and its residents. I will work to improve the town’s infrastructure and facilities to make Douglas a better and more exciting place to work and live and I will do this with integrity, honesty and accountability."