Have your say on a new political map for Darlington Borough Council

New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Darlington Borough Council. 

The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A ten-week consultation on the proposals will run until 6 July 2026. 

Proposed wards for Darlington Borough Council 

Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2026 

High resolution map available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/darlington 

The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Darlington to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.  

The Commission has published proposals for changes to Darlington. It is proposing that there should be 41 councillors representing 18 wards, consisting of 6 three-member wards, 11 two-member wards, and one single-member ward. The boundaries of all but one ward will change.  

Proposed changes include: 

• We have included the town centre in a College & Blackwell ward 

• We have expanded the Harrowgate Hill ward to include new housing developments to the north. 

Launching the consultation, Bev Smith, Chair of the Commission, said: 

"Darlington is a unique place and we want residents to help us get these boundaries right. We have drawn up proposals for new wards and want to make sure they truly reflect local communities – but we need to hear from the people who know those communities best. 

"Whether you agree with our proposals or think something should change, please let us know. Every response helps us make better decisions. Getting involved is straightforward – visit our website, send us an email or write to us. We would love to hear from you." 

The Commission has a dedicated section on its website where people can see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/darlington 

People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post: 

Review Officer (Darlington) 

LGBCE 

7th Floor  

3 Bunhill Row  

London  

EC1Y 8YZ  

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Notes to editors:  

This consultation relates to arrangements for local government elections. It is separate from the review of parliamentary constituencies that has recently concluded. 

For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk  

An interactive map is available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/darlington 

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to: 

• Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors 

• Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities 

• Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances