The Urban District of Hetton-le-Hole was formed by Order in Council dated 30th March 1885 and it then consisted of the Hetton, Hetton Downs and Easington Lane wards - the population was 12,726.

In 1974 Hetton Town Council was formed due to the reorganisation of Local Government and is made up of 21 Members, representing the four Wards of Hetton-le-Hole:-

Hetton-le-Hole Ward (6 Members)
East Rainton & Moorsley Ward (3 Members)
Easington Lane Ward (6 Members)
Hetton Downs Ward (6 Members)

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