THE first areas of Darlington to have road improvements made as part of a new programme are to be confirmed this week.

Darlington Borough Council received almost 1,000 questionnaires, identifying 440 streets where people felt work was required.

On Thursday, the council's environmental scrutiny committee is expected to confirm the list of roads to be tackled.

The first roads expected to be dealt with are Baydale Road, Brinkburn Road, The Broadway, Burtree Lane, near Whessoe, Carmel Road North, Cleveland Avenue, Cockerton Green, Coniscliffe Road, Geneva Road, Glebe Road, Harris Street, Hartford Road, Haughton Green, Haughton Road, Hundens Lane and Hurworth Road, near Hurworth.

Others are Leyburn Road, Neasham Road, Newton Lane, North Road, Parkside, Pierremont Road, Ravensdale Road, Salutation Road, Thompson Street West, Whessoe Road, Willow Road, Woodvale Road and Yarm Road.