Why Darlington Needs Common Sense Politics Again Friday, 9 January, 2026 Darlington is crying out for common sense politics. After years of Labour running the council, the town has lost direction, confidence and momentum. Too many decisions are driven by ideology and short term thinking rather than what actually works for residents, businesses and communities. The consequences are visible across the town centre. Empty shops continue to line key streets, footfall... Local News
Red Hall & Lingfield By-election 12th December 2025 When the Red Hall and Lingfield by-election was called, the narrative from our opponents was loud and relentless. Every party was lining up to declare the... Local News
Local Conservatives Launch Appeal for Public Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – Criticise Labour Council for Nearly Three Years of Inaction 18th June 2025 Local Conservatives Launch Campaign for a Fitting Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – Condemn Council for Prolonged Inaction The local Conservative group, led by... Local News
Labours Hopetown Lies finally exposed 24th January 2025 Darlington Conservatives have for some time pushed the Labour Council on its handling of this much welcomed and key attraction in Darlington. We know it has... Local News
Darlington Labour stir up headlines for political gain. 2nd June 2021 The local Darlington Labour Party and specifically Cllr Wallis, appear to be determined to misrepresent Darlington Council in the national press regarding the... Local News
DARLINGTON LABOUR’S RANK HYPOCRISY KNOWS NO BOUNDS. 19th February 2021 On Thursday 18/02 Darlington Borough Council held a Special Meeting of the Council regarding the Authority’s Medium Term Financial Plan including the setting of... Local News
Cabinet Meeting 12th January 2021 13th January 2021 At yesterday evening's Cabinet meeting, which was streamed live on YouTube, Conservative Cabinet member, Cllr Alan Marshall, condemned the disgraceful behaviour... Local News
Two hours free parking for another two years in Darlington 6th January 2021 New parking offers are being introduced in Darlington town centre for the next two years with funding approved by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority... Local News
BULLYING MUST STOP 20th July 2020 Today the Leader of the Council, Heather Scott has written an open letter to Darlington Borough Council’s Monitoring Officer to investigate the despicable... Local News
Market back in the Market Square 1st July 2020 MARKET SQUARE We are pleased to put the outdoor market back in the Market Square. It's where it belongs and we are committed to making Darlington's Markets... Local News
Is Britain Broken? 12th February 2026 The Conservatives’ second Party Political Broadcast answers the question. National News
Conservatives force Morgan McSweeney resignation 8th February 2026 After months of pressure, McSweeney has finally been forced out. National News
WATCH LIVE: Kemi delivers Press Conference on Mandelson Scandal 5th February 2026 Having forced Labour into another U-turn... National News
Conservatives Demand Answers on Mandelson Scandal 4th February 2026 The public deserves to know the truth... National News
Conservatives force U-turn on pub business rates 27th January 2026 We’re calling for a full business rates U-turn. Because pubs are not the only ones under threat. National News
