Darlington Local Guide

Practical information for living in Darlington — who runs your local services, where to check bin collections and planning applications, and the key facts about the town. Maintained by Darlington Gazette, alongside our daily local news.

Council & local services

• Darlington Borough Council — responsible for bins, housing, planning decisions and local services. Darlington Borough Council website
• Bin collections — see our Darlington bin collections guide for how to check your collection day.
• Planning applications — our guide to finding and commenting on applications.
• Potholes and road problems — see how to report a pothole in Darlington.
• School term dates — this year's term dates and holidays for Darlington schools.
• Local events — what's on in Darlington this week.
• Council tax — bands, payments and discounts in Darlington.
• Your MP — who represents Darlington in Parliament, how to contact them and check their expenses.
• FAQ — quick answers on Darlington's population, council and postcodes.

Areas we cover

Darlington · Town centre · Surrounding villages

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