The Council's approach to inclusion is about working to improve the life chances of people who are at risk of disadvantage and discrimination. Visit our Social Inclusion and Equality web pages to find out more.

Police Officer with children

Consultation and Feedback

Community EngagementThe Council is involved in various pieces of short-term consultation and longer-term engagement activity. It is committed to feeding back the results to all those who have been involved. View the Consultation and Feedback web pages to find out more.

Residents at a meeting

Community Partnerships

Making a DifferenceDarlington has 11 Community Partnerships based in diferent areas of the Borough. People who live or work in those areas come together to tackle local issues working with a range of partners. Visit our Community Partnerships web pages to find out more.

Members of a Community Partnership

Talking Together

Time to listenTalking Together is an initiative which gives people the chance to speak directly to senior councillors, council officers, and the police and health service providers, about issues affecting them. Visit our Talking Together web pages to find out more and to view video clips from meetings.

Girl and Grandmother at a Talking Together event

Voluntary and Community Sector

Playing a Vital RoleVoluntary and community groups in darlington play a vital role in improving lives and regenerating areas. Visit our Voluntary and Community Sector web pages to find out more about how the Council is developing partnership working with this sector.

Residents litterpicking

Key Documents and Links

Customer Charter - Customer First

Sustainable Community Strategy - One Darlington Perfectly Placed

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People at a Connecting with Communities meeting