The Council consists of 50 Councillors (Members) representing 20 Wards (22 Conservative Group Members, 16 Labour Group Members, 3 Liberal Democrat Group Members, 2 Independent Group Members, 2 Green Group Members and 4 Independents). There is currently one vacancy in the Red Hall and Lingfield Ward.
Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They are democratically accountable to the whole community, but they have a special duty to their constituents, including those that did not vote for them. They receive an allowance for their work.All Councillors are required to abide by a Code of Conduct for Members and Co-opted Members to ensure high standards of probity in the discharge of their responsibilities. Any person may make a written complaint to the Council’s Monitoring Officer in relation to a breach of the Code.
To find your councillor please use the below links. If you are unable to contact a Councillor please contact Democratic Services (Tel. 01325 406444 [email protected]) who can forward a message to the Councillor concerned on your behalf.
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: 01325 405998 |
Labour | Northgate |
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Work: [email protected] |
Liberal Democrats | North Road |
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15 The Rise, Darlington, DL3 8HD Home mobile: 07515 814007 Work: [email protected] |
Independent | Cockerton |
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Councillor Jamie Bartch BA, MA Economy Portfolio Darlington Borough Councl, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Whinfield |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 07581300111 Work: [email protected] |
Independent | Harrowgate Hill |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07583 174104 Work: [email protected] |
Liberal Democrats | North Road |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: 01325 405998 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Hurworth |
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Children and Young People Portfolio Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07875 057253 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Harrowgate Hill |
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Deputy Mayor of the Council 12 Elvet Place, Darlington, DL3 0DA Home: 01325 241124 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Cockerton |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 374537 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Heighington and Coniscliffe |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Feethams, DL1 5QT Work: 07743 191014 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Bank Top and Lascelles |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 250482 Work mobile: 07754 221665 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Mowden |
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Mayor of the Council 17 Westbrook, Darlington, DL3 6TD Home mobile: 07531 304050 Work: [email protected] |
Liberal Democrats | North Road |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07767 294194 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Park West |
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Leader of the Council Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 405815 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Eastbourne |
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Resources Portfolio Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07805 505156 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Brinkburn and Faverdale |
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Elm Court, Tower Road, Darlington, DL3 6RU Home: 01325 380039 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Pierremont |
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206 Hundens Lane, Darlington, DL1 1JB Home: 07807381613 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Stephenson |
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Democratic Services, Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: 01325 405998 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Cockerton |
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80 Salutation Road, Darlington, DL3 8JW Home mobile: 07570 776553 Work: [email protected] |
Green Party | College |
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19 Oakdene Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HR Work: 07764 198400 Home: 01325 480975 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Park East |
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54 Woodland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 9NU Home: 07904 772387 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Pierremont |
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Councillor Charles Johnson, JP. FQI Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 463712 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Hummersknott |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 332820 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Sadberge and Middleton St. George |
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Councillor Mrs Doris Jones B.E.M. Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 332820 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Sadberge and Middleton St. George |
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Deputy Leader of the Council Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07597 297654 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Whinfield |
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Democratic Services, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: 01325 406444 (Democratic) Work mobile: 07747 863297 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Sadberge and Middleton St. George |
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9 Oakhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6SF Home: 01325 491802 Home mobile: 07460 980776 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Pierremont |
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1 Greenhill Road, Heighington, Darlington, DL5 6RN Home: 01325 314622 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Heighington and Coniscliffe |
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Councillor Eleanor Lister O.B.E 15 Larchfield Street, Darlington, DL3 7TF Home: 01325 254091 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Northgate |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 359138 Home mobile: 07807 523106 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Mowden |
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3 Lears Residence, 4-6 Horsemarket, Darlington, DL1 5BW Home mobile: 07910 369887 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Park East |
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8 Millrace Close, Darlington, DL1 3SQ Home mobile: 07947 016598 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Haughton and Springfield |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 482906 Home mobile: 07786 077189 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Brinkburn and Faverdale |
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20 Eastmount Road, Darlington, DL1 1JY Home: 01325 251574 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Bank Top and Lascelles |
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Democratic Services, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 07791 807629 Work: [email protected] |
Independent | Eastbourne |
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25 Coleridge Gardens, Darlington, DL1 5AJ Home: 01325 240750 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Park East |
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14a Elmcroft, Darlington, DL1 3EL Home mobile: 07963 706171 Work: [email protected] |
Independent | Harrowgate Hill |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07793 662154 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Brinkburn and Faverdale |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work mobile: 07486634051 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Stephenson |
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11 Cragwellside, Darlington, DL1 2TR Home: 01325 253707 Home mobile: 07930 553001 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Haughton and Springfield |
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Councillor Mrs Heather Scott O.B.E Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 468547 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Park West |
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161 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9ND Home mobile: 07780 807059 Work: [email protected] |
Green Party | College |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 07730 480295 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Hummersknott |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07825 303036 Work: [email protected] |
Darlington Independents | Eastbourne |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home: 01325 333382 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Hurworth |
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Meadowfield Cottage, Little Stainton, Darlington, TS21 1HN Home mobile: 07960 247554 Work: [email protected] |
Labour | Haughton and Springfield |
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Darlington Borough Council, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT Work: 406444 Home: 07451 214343 Work: [email protected] |
Conservative | Red Hall and Lingfield |
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Democratic Services, Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT Home mobile: 07724 384264 Work: [email protected] |
Darlington Independents | Bank Top and Lascelles |