A new political map for Darlington Borough Council

Darlington is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. 

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 Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed 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 final recommendations for changes in Darlington. It says residents should be represented by 41 councillors. This is 9 fewer than the existing arrangements.

There will be 19 wards consisting of 5 three-councillor wards, 12 two-councillor wards and 2 single-councillor wards. The boundaries of most wards will change; one will stay the same.

Publishing the recommendations Bev Smith, Chair of the Commission, said:

"We are very grateful to people in Darlington. We considered all the comments they gave us on our recommendations for a new electoral map for the area and this has helped us to make changes.

We believe the new arrangements will deliver electoral fairness while reflecting the needs and identities of local communities."

We received 208 comments from people and organisations to help decide the new wards. Changes in response to what local people said include: 

• Our final recommendations have split the draft three-member Albert Hill, Hundens & Red Hall ward into two wards divided by the Tornado Way; noted as a strong boundary.

• We have included an area between Milbank Road, Woodland Road and Carmel Road North into a College ward to the south.

• Including Blackwell in a ward with Hummersknott in response to evidence of local community ties between these areas.

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/darlington.

The changes become law once Parliament has approved them. Staff at the council will ensure that the arrangements are in place for the 2027 elections. 

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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