Darlington council: Local election results 2023

Elections have taken place across the country, with 230 councils and four regional mayors being decided.

All 50 seats in Darlington are up for election.

Before the election, the Conservatives were the largest party, but do not have an overall majority.

There were 22 Conservative councillors, and Labour were the second largest party, with 16 councillors.

There were also three Liberal Democrats, four independents, two members of the Darlington Independent group and two Green councillors.

In addition, there is currently one vacancy in the Red Hall and Lingfield Ward.

The UK government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections.

This new requirement applied for the first time in England at these local elections.

Counting is taking place the day after polling day, on Friday, May 5, and a result is expected at around 3pm.

You can see where all local elections are taking place here

You can also follow all the results across Yorkshire here

The results will appear here as soon as they are announced.