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.
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 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 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."
