Independent Group 20, Derwentside Independents 7, North East Party 3, non-aligned 2. Unitary council covering most of the historic north-eastern county; formerly dominated by mining and still an important manufacturing centre.
Tanya Tucker (Woodhouse Close) moved from Labour to Independent in February 2021. Geraldine Bleasdale (Seaham) moved from Labour to Independent in November 2020.
Next local elections
2021
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL
Phone
0191 3833000
Website
http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2071.05
Upper tier authority
Durham