Changes to Welfare Reform

From 1st April 2013 Council Tax Benefit will be abolished and replaced by Local Council Tax Support (LCTS)

Latest news

Ofsted praises ‘good’ primary school

Published on Thursday 13th June 2013

“This is a good school.” That’s the verdict of Ofsted inspectors following their recent visit to Rossmere Primary School in Hartlepool.

A week-long celebration of the wonder of books

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

IT’S National Bookstart Week from Monday 24th to Friday 28th June and Hartlepool’s libraries will be joining in the fun with a range of events.

An exciting summer ahead for young people in Hartlepool

Published on Tuesday 18th June 2013

YOUNG people in Hartlepool can get a slice of the action this summer in a packed line-up of exciting events right throughout the holidays.

Let’s celebrate in style!

Published on Monday 17th June 2013

RESIDENTS of Hartlepool are being urged to mark Recycle Week’s 10th anniversary by recycling more of their rubbish than every before.

Household Survey reminder

Published on Monday 17th June 2013

HARTLEPOOL residents who have recently received a copy of the Household Survey have been urged to complete and return it if they want to influence local public services.

What a result!

Published on Monday 17th June 2013

TWO football tournaments held in Hartlepool to raise awareness of men’s health issues have been hailed a huge success.

Don’t suffer noise nuisance

Published on Friday 14th June 2013

A LATE-NIGHT call-out service run by Hartlepool Council is continuing to clampdown on noise nuisance.

Disposable barbecue death warning

Published on Friday 14th June 2013

COUNCIL trading standards officers in Hartlepool are urging people to guard against the dangers of using disposable barbecues following an investigation.

Let’s go cycling!

Published on Thursday 13th June 2013

FAMILIES across Hartlepool are being urged to use Bike Week (June 15-23) as their inspiration for a summer of cycling.

Family fun at yacht club

Published on Tuesday 11th June 2013

FAMILIES in Hartlepool are being offered a chance to try their hand at sailing at a special event later this month.

Don’t forget to have your say on potential gypsy sites in Hartlepool

Published on Friday 7th June 2013

PEOPLE in Hartlepool are being reminded to give their views on several sites in the town as potential locations for gypsy and traveller pitches, including at several further drop-in events next week.

Learn lots at Tennis Tots!

Published on Friday 7th June 2013

A NEW initiative that aims to get people playing tennis at a young age has been launched in Hartlepool.

More Begin 2 sports fun

Published on Friday 7th June 2013

THERE’S a whole host of new opportunities for Hartlepool people to get involved in sport.

Public urged to have say on hospital changes

Published on Thursday 6th June 2013

COUNCILLORS in Hartlepool are urging local people to speak up on proposals to transfer yet more services from the University Hospital of Hartlepool (UHH) to North Tees Hospital in Stockton.

New design talent in the spotlight

Published on Tuesday 4th June 2013

THERE’S an exciting opportunity to see the latest creations of some of the North-East’s newest and most innovative designers in a spectacular exhibition in Hartlepool starting later this week.

Come and share your Hartlepool family album for posterity

Published on Tuesday 4th June 2013

ANOTHER drop-in roadshow is being held to give people a further opportunity to contribute family photographs and documents of bygone Hartlepool to an online community archive.

Championing men’s health

Published on Monday 3rd June 2013

TWO football tournaments to be held in Hartlepool aim to raise awareness of men’s health issues.

North East makes the case for a NEvolution

Published on Monday 3rd June 2013

NEWSPAPERS across the North East have joined forces to launch a ground-breaking campaign to press the case for the North East ahead of the Government’s Spending Review on June 26.

Summer starts with fun in the park

Published on Friday 31st May 2013

PEOPLE are invited to pack a picnic lunch and make tracks to Hartlepool for a great free afternoon of music and fun this Sunday 2nd June.

Further consultation on potential gypsy and traveller sites in Hartlepool

Published on Friday 31st May 2013

HARTLEPOOL Council has unveiled details of further consultation meetings in the town in relation to potential locations for gypsy and traveller pitches.

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