Town Councillors
Les Timbey
Stanley Town Councillor Born and raised in Burnopfield, Les Timbey has dedicated much of his life to public service and standing up for local communities. With 26 years working for Durham County Council, more than two decades as a GMB trade union representative and eight years on Stanley Town Council, Les brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to representing residents. Les believes in listening, being accessible and ensuring local people have a genuine voice in decisions affecting their communities.
Meet Les Timbey
Shaun Gibson
Stanley Town Councillor Shaun Gibson is a Labour councillor representing Craghead and South Stanley on Stanley Town Council, having been elected in May 2025. A resident of the local area, Shaun is passionate about strengthening communities, improving local services and ensuring residents have a voice in the decisions that affect their everyday lives. Shaun believes that being a councillor is about more than attending meetings. It's about listening to residents, understanding the challenges facing local communities and working with others to find practical solutions.