Sedgefield (borough)
Coordinates: 54°39′14″N 1°26′53″W / 54.654°N 1.448°W / 54.654; -1.448
| Borough of Sedgefield | |
Shown within ceremonial County Durham |
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| Geography | |
| Status | District, Borough |
| HQ | Spennymoor |
| ONS code | 20UG |
| History | |
| Origin | Sedgefield Rural District Spennymoor Urban District Shildon Urban District Darlington Rural District |
| Created | 1974 |
| Abolished | 2009 |
| Succeeded by | County Durham |
| Politics | |
|---|---|
| Governance | Sedgefield Borough Council |
Sedgefield was, from 1974 to 2009, a local government district and borough in County Durham, in North East England. It had a population of about 87,000 (2001 UK census). It was named after Sedgefield; but its largest town was Newton Aycliffe. Other places included Shildon, Ferryhill and Spennymoor.
The borough was formed in 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by the merger of Sedgefield Rural District, Spennymoor and Shildon urban districts and part of Darlington Rural District.
The district was abolished as part of the 2009 structural changes to local government in England.
Read more about Sedgefield (borough): Electoral Divisions