Croxdale and Hett facts for kids
Croxdale and Hett is a small area in County Durham, England. It's like a local neighborhood or community that has its own local government. This area is about four miles south of a bigger city called Durham. In 2011, about 866 people lived here.
This community is made up of a few smaller places:
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How Croxdale and Hett is Governed
The people living in Croxdale and Hett get to choose their own local leaders. For elections, the area is split into two parts, called "wards." Think of a ward as a voting district.
The Hett Ward
This ward includes the village of Hett. People living here vote for three local leaders, called parish councillors. These councillors help make decisions for the community.
The Sunderland Bridge Ward
This ward covers the villages of Croxdale and Sunderland Bridge. People here vote for six parish councillors.
Currently, a political group called the Labour Party has more councillors than any other group on the parish council. This means they have the most say in local decisions.
A Look at History
The area known as Croxdale and Hett as we know it today was officially created on April 1, 1986. Before that, it was made up of parts of other local areas like Hett, Sunderland Bridge, and a bit of Spennymoor.
