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
Darlington Tories choose fresh-faced new Executive. 31st July 2019 31/07/2019 Darlington Conservatives have selected a new generation of officers from their new crop of councillors and younger members, at their Annual General... Local News
A Message from Council Leader Heather Scott 28th May 2019 Welcome to the new invigorated Darlington Council . You voted for a change on the 2nd May and you will see evidence on your roads and streets and in your... Local News
Out and about in Bates Avenue and Bowen Road 29th March 2019 Tonight we have been out with our candidate Jack Sowerby canvassing Bates Avenue and Bowen Road. We have been hearing a lot of positive messages and sadly a lot... Local News
Canvassing in Haughton and Springfield 27th March 2019 Great responses to us and our positive message on the doorsteps this evening. Many people again saying they are fed up with their Labour Councillors here in... Local News
Labour approve building of Chinese Super Embassy 21st January 2026 Keir Starmer is putting Beijing’s approval over our safety National News
Conservatives force vote to get kids off social media 20th January 2026 Labour have promised a “consultation” but this cannot wait. National News
Conservatives force Digital ID U-turn 14th January 2026 After months of pressure Labour have yet again U-turned on another policy National News
Conservatives pledge to get kids off social media 12th January 2026 Children are spending more time online, exposed to explicit content National News
Conservatives force vote on Keeping Jury Trials 8th January 2026 Last Night the Conservatives forced a vote on protecting jury trials. National News
Chagos Bill Defeated 6th January 2026 Labour’s disastrous Chagos Surrender Bill has been defeated in the House of Lords National News
