Darlington Borough Council has launched a review of its polling districts, polling places and polling stations following new ward boundary recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE).
The review aims to create new polling district boundaries that align with the revised ward boundaries, which will take effect at the local government elections in May 2027. The Council is also seeking to identify polling places that offer convenient facilities for voting, with sufficient private space for voters and additional private space for checking photographic identification.
How to submit views and suggestions
Residents and electors are invited to view the existing polling districts and places, along with the Council's initial draft proposals based on the new ward boundaries, on the Council's consultation webpage. The Returning Officer has also provided representations on the proposed changes.
All representations and suggestions for alternative venues must be submitted in writing or by email no later than Sunday, 6 December 2026, to:
The Returning Officer Elections Team
Darlington Borough Council
Room 310
Town Hall
Feethams
Darlington DL1 5QT
Email: elections@darlington.gov.uk
Next steps
Between Monday 7 December 2026 and Tuesday 22 December 2026, the Council will review all submissions received, consider the Returning Officer's views and prepare final proposals. These will be presented to the Council for consideration at its meeting on Thursday 28 January 2027.