Mayor and Councillors
The Mayor of Peterlee, who is also Chairman of the Council, is elected for one year at the Town's Annual General Meeting which is held in May. The Mayor acts as the figurehead of the Council and represents the town at numerous events throughout the region. In addition to representing the town, the Mayor also raises money for local charities during their year of office.
The Mayor for 2008/09 is Councillor Trevor Jones who represents the Acre Rigg Ward.
The Deputy Mayor for 2008/09 is Councillor Chris Metcalfe who represents the Howletch Ward.
The Leader of the Council for 2008/09 is Councillor William Jeffrey (Labour), who represents the Dene House Ward.
Acre Rigg Ward
| Member | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Kyle | 97 Yoden Road, SR8 5DP | 07592785125 |
| James Alvey | 47 Basingstoke Road. | 5862883 |
| Trevor Jones | 23 Manor Way, SR8 5RJ | 5181884 |
Dene House Ward
| Member | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Bennett MBE | 15 Adrian Place, SR8 5SR | 5863263 |
| Bill Jeffrey | 131 Hatfield Place, SR8 5TE | 5864921 |
| John Hardy | 83 Hatfield Place, SR8 5SU | 07881971236 |
| Lillian Wood | 3 Duddon Close, SR8 1LJ | 5870065 |
Edenhill Ward
| Member | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Measor | 66 Little Eden, SR8 5HX | 07766377386 |
| Ron Curtis | 3 Coniston Close, SR8 5LW | 5866849 |
| Mary Cartwright | 2 Ambleside Close, SR8 | 07786520340 |
| Robert W Jones | 6 Ennerdale Court, SR8 5QA | 5873198 |
Howletch Ward
| Member | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Langan | 25 Hilton Drive, SR8 5UB | 5180572 |
| George Cowie | 29 Hatfield Place | 5862066 |
| Chris Metcalfe | 3 Adrian Place, SR8 5SR | 5866457 |
| Clive Robbins | 7 Hatfield Place, SR8 5ST | 5866769 |
Passfield Ward
| Member | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Huitson | 32 Tees Close | 5862509 |
| June Black | 51 Skerne Close, SR8 1HT | 5861958 |
| Colin Austin | 26 Sunny Blunts, SR8 1LJ | 07907626800 |
| Donald Milsom | 48 Bewley Grove, SR8 1PP | 5184527 |
| Margaret Milsom | 48 Bewley Grove, SR8 1PP | 5184527 |
| Edward W Hall | Bracken Glade, Shotton Lane, Shotton, DH6 2RA | 5263045 |