Constituency Boundaries: Gateshead and Sunderland Wards

Defining the geographical limits of a constituency is essential for ensuring fair representation and organized local governance. These boundaries determine which residents fall under specific administrative jurisdictions and which local wards contribute to the overall composition of the electoral area.

The specific boundaries for this constituency are defined by a collection of wards—the smallest electoral districts used for local government—as they were established on 1 December 2020.

Key Facts

• Effective Date: The boundaries are based on ward configurations as of 1 December 2020.
• Local Authorities: The constituency spans two primary areas: the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead and the City of Sunderland.
• Total Wards: The area is composed of 9 distinct wards.
• Primary Hubs: A significant portion of the constituency is centered around the Washington area of Sunderland.

Constituency Composition

The constituency is divided between two local government authorities, integrating residential and administrative zones from both Gateshead and Sunderland.

Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead

Within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, the constituency includes two specific wards:

• Birtley
• Lamesley

City of Sunderland

The City of Sunderland contributes a larger number of wards to the constituency, with a heavy concentration in the Washington region. These include:

• Castle
• Redhill
• Washington Central
• Washington East
• Washington North
• Washington South
• Washington West

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Boundary Summary Table

Overview of Constituency Ward Distribution

Local Authority	Included Wards	Ward Count
Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead	Birtley, Lamesley	2
City of Sunderland	Castle, Redhill, Washington Central, Washington East, Washington North, Washington South, Washington West	7
Total	-	9

Frequently Asked Questions

When were these constituency boundaries established?

The boundaries are based on the ward configurations that existed on 1 December 2020.

Which local authorities are involved in this constituency?

The constituency is composed of wards from the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead and the City of Sunderland.

How many wards from Gateshead are included?

There are two wards from Gateshead: Birtley and Lamesley.

Which wards from the City of Sunderland are part of the boundary?

The included wards are Castle, Redhill, and the five Washington wards (Central, East, North, South, and West).

How many total wards make up the constituency?

The constituency is composed of a total of 9 wards.