Changes to Welfare Reform

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

Latest news

New Ceremonial Mayor looking forward to year ahead

Published on Friday 10th May 2013

HARTLEPOOL’S new Ceremonial Mayor is looking forward to his civic year ahead representing the town as its first citizen.

Family beach fun

Published on Monday 20th May 2013

FAMILIES are being invited to explore Hartlepool’s marine environment at a special Low Tide Day this weekend.

Coffee house shrub thefts appeal

Published on Friday 17th May 2013

AN APPEAL has been issued over the theft of topiary worth almost £250 from outside a newly-opened coffee house in Hartlepool.

Step out on a Memory Walk

Published on Friday 17th May 2013

PEOPLE in Hartlepool are invited to make tracks to a special event aimed at raising awareness of dementia and giving advice on how to keep your mind active.

Spring into half term library fun in Hartlepool

Published on Wednesday 15th May 2013

THERE are lots of great free activities lined up at Hartlepool’s libraries to keep youngsters happy this spring half term.

Flying the flag for breastfeeding in Hartlepool

Published on Wednesday 15th May 2013

TWO Hartlepool organisations have been given top honours for their commitment to breastfeeding in the town.

Kick-off for sports sessions for youngsters with disabilities

Published on Monday 13th May 2013

THERE’S a great opportunity for young people with disabilities and special needs to try football and other sports at a series of Saturday sessions.

Join the mini-beast hunt!

Published on Monday 13th May 2013

NATURE lovers will be aiming to discover a whole host of bugs and other insects at a special event in Hartlepool this weekend.

Celebrating Hartlepool’s shipbuilding heritage

Published on Monday 13th May 2013

THE story of famous Hartlepool shipbuilding dynasty the Gray family and the ships they built is being celebrated in a series of events organised by Hartlepool Libraries Service.

Survey appeal to sports clubs

Published on Friday 10th May 2013

COUNCIL officials in Hartlepool have launched a survey to ensure that they have up-to-date information on sports clubs across the town.

Council celebrates road safety milestone

Published on Friday 10th May 2013

A COUNCIL has marked the second United Nations Global Road Safety Week in style by reaching a major new milestone in its bid to reduce accidents.

Household survey reminder

Published on Thursday 9th May 2013

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

Appeal for memories of historic church

Published on Thursday 9th May 2013

A FORMER church in Hartlepool is set to celebrate its 111th birthday and an appeal has been issued for old photos and people’s own recollections of the historic building.

Fun and friendly advice for Hartlepool’s young families

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013

THERE are lots of fun activities and friendly support on offer for children under five and their parents at a host of new activities at Hartlepool’s Sure Start Children’s Centres.

Giant ear heading for Hartlepool

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013

PEOPLE have an opportunity later this week (Friday 10 May) in Hartlepool to find out how to protect their hearing at a free event in the town.

Book now for Begin 2 sessions

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013

A NEW round of beginners’ exercise sessions is about to start in Hartlepool and local people are being urged to book their places.

Council puts hold on early pub closing

Published on Tuesday 7th May 2013

Hartlepool Borough Council’s Licensing Committee has today (7 May) decided that there is too much risk for local businesses if plans to force pubs to close early were introduced later this year.

An evening with The Happy Medium

Published on Tuesday 7th May 2013

TIME is running out for people to see celebrated TV psychic medium Colin Fry at Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre.

Walk your way to a fitter future

Published on Tuesday 7th May 2013

TO mark the start of national Get Walking Week from 4-11 May, people in Hartlepool are invited to step out and get a bit fitter on a range of fun, free guided walks in the countryside.

Family fun with Rumpelstiltskin

Published on Friday 3rd May 2013

THERE’S fun for all the family when the classic children’s fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin comes to Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre on Sunday 12th May in a magical blend of puppetry, live music and physical storytelling.