Financial (Sub-1)
62
Moderate
Darlington UA Unitary Authority scores 69 (Moderate) on the Local Council Monitor composite for the May 2026 baseline. Financial governance (Sub-1) scores 62 (Moderate), meeting expectations with some areas for attention. Service delivery (Sub-2) scores 58 (Weak), indicating service delivery challenges in one or more areas. The LGO ombudsman signal (Sub-6) scores 88 (Exceptional), reflecting very low upheld complaint rates and full remedy compliance. The council was under Labour control at the May 2026 baseline.
Sources: DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25 · PSAA Audit Opinions March 2026 · DLUHC Waste Statistics 2024-25 · Planning Inspectorate Q3 2025 · DLUHC Housing Delivery Test 2023 · LGO Annual Review 2024-25 · Framework: Local Council Monitor V1.0 · Baseline: May 2026
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