Darlington parliamentary constituency

Member of Parliament

• Lola McEvoy

  Labour Party
  

Members of Parliament (MPs) represent your interests and concerns in the House of Commons.

MPs consider and can propose new laws as well as raising issues that matter to you in the House. This includes asking government ministers questions about current issues including those which affect local constituents.

MPs split their time between working in Parliament itself, working in the constituency that elected them and working for their political party.

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Mayor of Tees Valley Combined Authority

Mayor of Tees Valley Combined Authority

• Ben Houchen

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  

The Mayor's primary role is to steer the work of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, which drives economic growth and job creation in the area. The Combined Authority is distinct from local councils, which continue to deliver local services independently. As part of a Devolution Deal, Tees Valley elected a Mayor to act as a single point of accountability to both local people and central Government. Devolution provides more control over local budgets, enabling the region to design services and boost the economy by reinvesting money back into the community.

The Mayor sets budgets and priorities for economic development, acts as an ambassador to attract investment, and oversees a £588 million Tees Valley Investment Plan. The Mayor also chairs the South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) Board, which promotes economic growth and commercial development in the Tees Valley. This includes converting assets in the South Tees area, now known as Teesworks, into opportunities for business investment and economic growth.

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Darlington Borough Council: Whinfield ward

Local Councillors

There are two local Councillors representing you.

• Jamie Bartch

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  

• Andy Keir

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  

Unitary authorities are responsible for services like:

• education
• transport
• planning
• fire and public safety
• social care
• libraries
• waste management
• trading standards
• rubbish collection
• recycling
• Council Tax collections
• housing
• planning applications

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Durham Constabulary

Police and Crime Commissioner

• Joy Allen

  Labour and Co-operative Party
  

Police and crime commissioners are elected in areas of England and Wales to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community.

They are responsible for:

• how your area is policed
• the police budget
• the amount of Council Tax charged for the police
• the information you get about what the local police are doing
• appointing and dismissing the chief constable (the most senior police officer for the area)