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.
Mrs Raina Chatel
- Ex officio a member of all standing and special committees
Address:
'The Blossoms' 4 The Esplanade Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4LR
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Occupation:
Hotelier
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Councillor Mrs Claire Louise Wells
- Executive Committee
- Housing Committee
Address:
26 Meadow Crescent Saddlestone Park Douglas Isle of Man IM2 1NJ
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Occupation:
IT Support Supervisor
"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."
Councillor Miss Natalie Anne Byron
- Environmental Services Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
13 Hillside Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM1 4NA
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Occupation:
Gardener
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"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 Stephen Robert Pitts
- Executive Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
10 Westminster Drive Douglas Isle of Man IM1 4EH
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Occupation:
Company Director
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"My mission is to listen and respond to the issues that matter to the people of Douglas; to encourage leaner, more entrepreneurial ways of working; to support town centre regeneration and campaign for new and enhanced leisure amenities for our town."
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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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 Andrew John Bentley
- Environmental Services Committee
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
8 Ravens Wharf South Quay Douglas Isle of Man IM1 5BT
"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
- Executive Committee
Address:
8 Laureston Close Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4BF
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Retired Local Government Officer
"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
- Environmental Services Committee
Address:
1 Peveril Terrace Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1BS
"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
- 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 Peter John Washington
- Housing Committee
Address:
67 Keppel Road Willaston Douglas Isle of Man IM2 6NW
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Occupation:
Retired Public Servant
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"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
- 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."
Mr Councillor Frank Schuengel
- Regeneration & Community Committee
Address:
Stella Maris Summer Hill Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4PG
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Occupation:
Company Director
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"To serve the residents of Douglas with integrity, honesty and the desire to create an affordable and healthy future for our town. "
