Douglas Borough Council
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.
Mr Councillor John Edward Skinner
- Environmental Services Committee
- Housing Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
6 Berkeley Street Douglas Isle of Man IM2 3QA
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Occupation:
Retired Fire Officer
"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."
Mr Councillor Falk Horning
- Environmental Services Committee
- Executive Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
Flat 4 11 Woodville Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4HB
"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."
Councillor Ms Janet Thommeny
- Executive Committee
- Housing Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
23 Berrywoods Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 7DA
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Occupation:
Retired Mental Health Professional
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"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 Steven Robert Crellin
- Housing Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
33 Cedar Grove Lower Pulrose Douglas Isle of Man IM2 1ES
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Occupation:
Company Director / Civil Servant
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"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."
