Douglas City 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.
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
Councillor Mrs Natalie Anne Byron-Teare, JP
- Executive Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
13 Hillside Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM1 4NA
Telephone:
Mobile:
Email:
Occupation:
Gardener
Declaration of Interests:
Director & Secretary. 13 Hillside Terrace - Tenant.
"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 Devon Watson
- Executive Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mobile:
Email:
Occupation:
Community Organiser
Declaration of Interests:
"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
- Environmental Services Committee
- Housing & Property Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
23 Berrywoods Avenue Governors Hill Douglas Isle of Man IM2 7DA
Email:
Occupation:
Retired Mental Health Professional
Declaration of Interests:
Governors Hill
Douglas - Property Owner.
"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
- Environmental Services Committee
- Executive Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
Flat 4 11 Woodville Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4HB
Email:
Declaration of Interests:
Douglas - Property Owner / Director on Building Management Company. Isle of Man Friends of the Earth - Member. Isle of Man Woodland Trust - Chair of Directors / Director. The Green Trust - Secretary and Trustee. Isle of Man Green Party - Chair.
"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
- Executive Committee
- Housing & Property Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mobile:
Email:
Occupation:
Retired Public Servant
Declaration of Interests:
"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
Address:
33 Cedar Grove Pulrose Douglas Isle of Man IM2 1ES
Email:
Occupation:
Company Director / Retired Civil Servant
Declaration of Interests:
Pulrose - Tenant.
"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."
Mr Councillor Mark Wheeler
- Environmental Services Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
7 Woodbourne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3HH
Email:
Occupation:
Senior Administrator
Declaration of Interests:
Councillor Miss Susan Kewin
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Email:
Occupation:
Executive Officer Public Sector
Other Public Bodies:
Councillor Ms Fenella Logan
- Executive Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mr Councillor David Cretney
- Environmental Services Committee
- Housing & Property Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Mr Councillor Karel Ver Elst
- Housing & Property Committee
- Pensions Committee
Address:
c/o City Hall Ridgeway Street Douglas Isle of Man IM99 1AD
Declaration of Interests:
Douglas. 11 Port Jack
Onchan. 9 The Meadows
Douglas. Compton House
Parliament Street
Castletown. Stanley House
Castle Street
Castletown. Queen's Gate
The Parade
Castletown.
