A new political map for Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough is set to have new boundaries for its council wards.

Proposed wards for Middlesbrough

Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2025

High resolution map available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/middlesbrough

The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Middlesbrough to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. 

The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in Middlesbrough. It says residents should be represented by 46 councillors, the same as now. 

There will be 20 wards in total, the same as now, consisting of 7 three-councillor wards, 12 two-councillor wards, and 1 single-councillor ward. A total of 15 wards will see changes to their boundaries, 5 will stay the same. 

Publishing the recommendations Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said:

“We are very grateful to people in Middlesbrough. We looked at all the views they gave us. They helped us improve our earlier proposals. 

We believe the new arrangements will deliver electoral fairness while maintaining local ties.” 

We received 303 comments from people and organisations which helped decide the new wards. Changes in response to what local people said include:

• Our final recommendations for Hemlington ward follows the existing ward boundaries;

• We have added the Stainsby Grange and Stainsby Hill Farm area to Acklam North ward, owing to the lack of transport links to Trimdon ward.

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/middlesbrough.

The changes become law once Parliament has approved them. Staff at the council will ensure that the arrangements are in place for the 2027 elections. 

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For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk 

An interactive map is available at https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/middlesbrough

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to:

• Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors

• Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities

• Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstances