The final recommendations for changes in County Durham have been published - and there are 28 fewer councillors. The Local Government Boundary Commission's proposals say that residents should be represented by 98 councillors. This is 28 fewer than current arrangements.

There will be 51 divisions - nine three-councillor divisions, 29 two-councillor divisions and 13 one-councillor divisions. The boundaries of most divisions should change.

371 people and organisations made comments to help decide the new divisions. Changes in response to what local people said include:

· Significant changes to the divisions in the Consett area

· A revised pattern of divisions for the Teesdale and West Auckland areas

The Commission says it has reviewed County Durham to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors and that division arrangements will help the council work effectively.

An interactive map showing the recommendations for new divisions in County Durham can be viewed here.

Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: "We are very grateful to people in County Durham. We looked at all the views they gave us. They helped us improve our earlier proposals.

"We believe the new arrangements will deliver electoral fairness while maintaining local ties."

The Commission has made further changes to its earlier proposals. Details can be found on its website at www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/county-durham

The changes become law once Parliament has approved them.

Staff at the council will ensure that the arrangements are in place for the 2025 elections.