With only a few days to go until local elections across the North East take place, there could still be some important information you are hoping to find out before you go to vote.

With elections taking place in County Durham and Teesside this year, you might be wanting to know if there are any happening in your area and where your nearest polling station is.

That’s why we have put together a list of areas that have local elections in the region for 2023, along with a map to help you find your assigned polling station.

Are there any local elections in my area?

This year, local elections across the North East will be taking place in County Durham and Teesside. The following areas are:

  • Darlington
  • Hartlepool
  • Redcar & Cleveland 
  • Stockton
  • Middlesbrough 

How to find your polling station in County Durham and Teesside

We have created a map for those who are looking to find their assigned polling station. Find yours below:

Under new rules, voters now need a photo ID to vote at polling stations for police and crime commissioner elections and parliamentary by-elections.

From October this year, the same will apply to general elections in the future.

Passports, driving licences, and Older or Disabled Person's bus passes are among the accepted forms of photo ID.

You can also use a Voter Authority Certificate if you don’t have any accepted voter ID, however, the deadline to apply for this has now passed.