To ensure democracy both in local and national government, adults aged 18 or over are eligible to vote for representatives from political parties, or independent candidates, to represent the local area.
Councillors - District council
Your ward is St Nicholas in Durham City Council.
| Freeman, David | Liberal Democrat |
|---|---|
| Rae, Angela M | Liberal Democrat |
Councillors - County council
We’re currently unable to match Durham to a specific electoral division for your County council.
Please click here to see a list of all councillors and electoral divisions in Durham County Council.
Councillors - New unitary authority
Elections will take place in the area of Durham County Council, comprising Chester-le-Street, Derwentside, Easington, Sedgefield, Teesdale, Wear Valley and Durham City for councillors for the new unitary authority of Durham. Durham County Council will take over all local government services in April 2009.
For more details visit the new Durham County Council website.
Member of Parliament (MP)
Your constituency is City of Durham.
Your MP is Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour).
Members of the European Parliament (MEP)
Your MEP region is North East.
Your MEPs are:
| Martin Callanan | Conservative |
|---|---|
| Stephen Hughes | Labour |
| Fiona Hall | Liberal Democrat |
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