Local Government
The official region consists of the following subdivisions:
| Map | Ceremonial county | Unitary authority | Metropolitan districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Northumberland | |||
| 2. Tyne and Wear |
a) Newcastle upon Tyne, b) Gateshead, c) North Tyneside, d) South Tyneside, e) Sunderland | ||
| Durham | 3. Durham | ||
| 4. Darlington | |||
| 5. Hartlepool | |||
| 6. Stockton-on-Tees | |||
| North Yorkshire |
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| 7. Redcar and Cleveland | |||
| 8. Middlesbrough | |||
The Association of North East Councils, and prior to 2009 the North East Assembly, is based in central Newcastle upon Tyne.
Read more about this topic: North East England
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