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Craghead and South Moor

Electoral division of Durham County Council.

In 2026, Craghead and South Moor was a Durham County Council electoral division joining two neighbouring communities in the Stanley area.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Will Reform regain its vacant Durham council seat?

Background

Craghead and South Moor is an electoral division of Durham County Council in the Stanley area. A council polling review divided it into seven polling districts: The Middles, Craghead, Burnside, Oxhill North, South Moor West, Quaking Houses and Hustledown East. Its footprint therefore includes communities beyond the two in its name.

Durham County Council groups Craghead and South Moor with its northern electoral divisions. The Durham Record also preserves the area's mining history. Its catalogue includes photographs of mechanics at Craghead Colliery around 1900 and the George Pit shaft site after 1976. South Moor records cover Holmside and South Moor Colliery, the 1926 strike and several pits, including Charley Pit and William Pit. The division joins places with separate colliery histories within one county constituency.

Common Questions
Why does the Craghead and South Moor by-election matter?
The result could determine whether Reform UK returned to 51 of 98 Durham council seats.Source: https://conservativehome.com/2026/10/16/council-by-election-results-this-week-and-forthcoming-contests/
When is the Craghead and South Moor by-election?
The by-election was scheduled for 19 November 2026.Source: https://conservativehome.com/2026/10/16/council-by-election-results-this-week-and-forthcoming-contests/
Where is Craghead and South Moor?
It is a Durham County Council electoral division in the Stanley area.Source: https://democracy.durham.gov.uk/documents/s30409/South%20Moor.pdf
Source Material
CollieriesReview of Polling Districts and Polling PlacesCouncil by-election results and forthcoming contestsPlanning Services: South Moor

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.