Hartlepool Borough Council Newsletter
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Latest news
Councillor Dave Bruce elected as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council
Councillors in Hartlepool have elected Councillor Dave Bruce as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council.
Small electrical appliance recycling scheme to continue
A scheme that enables Hartlepool residents to recycle their unwanted or broken small electrical appliances is to continue following initial success.
Date: 16 September 2026
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