Hartlepool Borough Council
Changes to Welfare Reform

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

Changes from April 2013.

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.

Family fun at yacht club

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

A WHOLE host of family fun will be on offer at an open day to be held by the Tees and Hartlepool Yacht Club this weekend.

Exploring how our past is alive in the present

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

MEMORIES of popular Hartlepool dance venue the Queen’s Rink Ballroom form the basis of a fascinating new exhibition which explores how the past is continually being re-presented and re-interpreted in the present.

Boost for victims of crime

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

VICTIMS of crime are benefiting from an innovative Safer Hartlepool Partnership scheme that aims to provide a single point of contact for a wide range of support.

Special service to honour Armed Forces

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

A PARADE and service will be held in Hartlepool on Saturday 29 June in honour of all those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces.

Residents urged to have their say on home care services in Hartlepool

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

PEOPLE in Hartlepool who receive home care are being asked to give their views on the quality of the service they receive.

On the buses!

Published on Wednesday 19th June 2013

Stagecoach North East has announced the successful completion of its Use it or Lose it campaign with the retention of 80 per cent of the reinstated trial of Service 1 and 7.

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.

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