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• Outgoing Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool presents cheques to his chosen charities

  Published on Monday, 16th September 2024 in Council and democracy news

  The former Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Shane Moore, has presented cheques to representatives from his two chosen charities.

• Highlight construction forges ahead

  Published on Monday, 16th September 2024 in Sport, Leisure and Culture news

  Building work on Highlight, Hartlepool’s new flagship leisure development, has reached a significant new milestone with the completion of the building’s steel frame.

• Magistrates grant Closure Order on Hartlepool property

  Published on Thursday, 12th September 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house due to the criminal and anti-social behaviour of the tenant.

• Businesses encouraged to support Hartlepool Restaurant Week

  Published on Wednesday, 11th September 2024 in Business news

  Restaurants, pubs and cafes are being invited to take part in the next Hartlepool Restaurant Week.

• Warning issued over scam text message

  Published on Tuesday, 10th September 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  Residents of Hartlepool are being warned to be on their guard against a scam text message relating to the payment of an outstanding parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

• Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 – be the change!

  Published on Friday, 6th September 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to help make a difference by choosing Fairtrade products whenever they shop.

• New health and social care academy officially opened

  Published on Friday, 6th September 2024 in Social care and health news

  A brand new state-of-the-art academy has opened its doors to help kick-start the careers of the region’s next generation of health and social care professionals.

• Council pledges to work closely with allotment holders towards a stronger future for town’s allotments 

  Published on Friday, 6th September 2024 in Allotments news

  Councillors in Hartlepool have stated their commitment to the town’s allotments and to working closely with allotment holders to find a more sustainable future for them.

• Summer Reading Challenge champions receive their rewards  

  Published on Thursday, 5th September 2024 in Libraries news

  Young bookworms in Hartlepool have received special rewards after reaching a personal reading milestone.

• Tickets to go on sale for Hartlepool’s spectacular Christmas family pantomime 

  Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 in Events and venues news

  This year’s Christmas pantomime at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre has been announced – it’s Aladdin and the Hartlepool Monkey!

• Owner of eyesore former pub site fined

  Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 in Environmental problems news

  The owner of the site of a demolished Hartlepool pub has been fined after failing to clear rubble from the land and allowing it to become strewn with fly-tipped rubbish.

• New drop-in blood pressure testing launched at Hartlepool’s Community Hubs 

  Published on Monday, 2nd September 2024 in Health and well being news

  People in Hartlepool are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked by dropping into one of Hartlepool’s Community Hubs.

• Changes to the Household Waste Recycling Centre

  Published on Monday, 2nd September 2024 in Bins and recycling news

  Residents of Hartlepool are reminded that from Wednesday 4th September they will no longer need an appointment to visit the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Burn Road.

• Magistrates grant Closure Orders on two Hartlepool properties

  Published on Thursday, 29th August 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  Closure Orders have been granted on two Hartlepool properties due to the criminal and anti-social behaviour of their tenants.

• Hartlepool’s new Ceremonial Mayor is formally installed

  Published on Thursday, 29th August 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Councillor Carole Thompson was formally invested as Hartlepool’s new Ceremonial Mayor in a special ceremony in Civic Centre last night.

• Festival aims to tackle addiction stigma

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024 in Social care and health news

  A major programme of events is to be held in Hartlepool to celebrate National Recovery Month and help break down the stigma surrounding addiction.

• Residents urged to help watch over popular park as it retains top quality award  

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024 in Park awards and competitions news

  A special appeal has been made for local people to be the “eyes and ears” of Hartlepool’s Ward Jackson Park after the much-loved landmark once again retained a prestigious international quality award.

• Making Hartlepool’s Streets Safer

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  More than £300,000 is being spent to make part of Hartlepool a safer and better place to live, work and visit.

• Court orders closure of shop premises

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  Magistrates have granted a Premise Closure Order on a shop in Hartlepool for repeatedly selling illicit tobacco and cigarettes and illegal vapes.

• Statement of persons Nominated - Burn Valley Ward By-Election

  Published on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 in Council and democracy news

  The Statement of Persons Nominated for the Burn Valley Ward By-Election on Thursday 19th September can be viewed by clicking the link below.

• Praise for Hartlepool students as GCSE results are announced

  Published on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 in Schools and learning news

  Students in Hartlepool have been praised today as they received their GCSE results.

• Appeal launched for youth centre memories and photos

  Published on Monday, 19th August 2024 in Youth clubs and participation news

  A call has gone out for people in Hartlepool to share their memories and photographs of a popular youth centre to help celebrate its transformation.

• Training initiative aims to prevent overdose deaths

  Published on Monday, 19th August 2024 in Social care and health news

  A mass training initiative is to be held in Hartlepool to teach people how to administer a life-saving drug which can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

• Helping to prevent fraud

  Published on Friday, 16th August 2024 in Crime news

  Hartlepool Borough Council is taking part in an exercise to help prevent and detect fraud.

• Big Lime Triathlon hailed a huge success

  Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2024 in Sport, Leisure and Culture news

  Hartlepool’s popular Big Lime Triathlon returned at the weekend in an expanded format and saw a range of people compete, including complete beginners, club and GB athletes.

• Country park retains quality award

  Published on Monday, 12th August 2024 in Sport, Leisure and Culture news

  Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool has retained a prestigious international quality award which recognises open spaces meeting the highest possible standards.

• Burn Valley Ward by-election – Thursday September 19th

  Published on Monday, 12th August 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Following the resignation of Jonathan Brash as a Councillor in Hartlepool Borough Council’s Burn Valley Ward, a by-election will take place on Thursday September 19th if the vacancy is contested.

• Improvements are already clear to see as £600,000 crematorium chapels restoration presses ahead  

  Published on Friday, 9th August 2024 in Burials and cremations news

  The second and final phase of a £600,000 restoration of Hartlepool’s Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapels is making excellent progress.

• Last call for the Big Lime Triathlon

  Published on Friday, 2nd August 2024 in Events and venues news

  The final call has gone out for people to get involved in Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon – either as a competitor or a volunteer marshal.

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