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Before you apply for a Year 7 place you may want to take a look at our school directory for a list of all the secondary schools in Hartlepool

Councillors in Hartlepool have elected Councillor Dave Bruce as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council.

Emergency Planning Joint Committee meeting
The meeting of the Emergency Planning Joint Committee due to take place on Wednesday 16 September at 10am in the Emergency Planning Annexe in Stockton Police Station will not now go ahead.
Date: 15 September 2026
Food waste recycling nears 900-tonne milestone
Hartlepool residents have been praised for helping divert almost 900 tonnes of food waste away from general rubbish collections, whilst others are being urged to get involved.
Date: 14 September 2026
New recycling champion helps Hartlepool go greener
Hartlepool Borough Council has strengthened its commitment to boosting recycling rates across the borough with the appointment of Emma Stonehouse.
Date: 10 September 2026