Council plan 2030

Our priorities for the next 5 years will be:

• Developing a thriving production village surrounding the film and tv studios which provides opportunities for supply chain businesses and improved employment opportunities.
• Increasing the number and range of businesses within Hartlepool and building opportunities for our young people to have great jobs and careers through the Inclusive Growth Strategy and regeneration schemes.
• Supporting our local supply chain to benefit from the opportunities created by the Council and its partners through public contracts.
• Embedding our approach to social value so that it is simpler for SMEs bidding for Council opportunities, supports cultural alignment with major suppliers and maximises the positive impact on our communities.
• Developing a Community Wealth Growth initiative to stimulate investment, create jobs and keep Hartlepool’s money in Hartlepool.
• Working in partnership with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust through the Health & Social Care Academy to increase the range of qualifications in health disciplines and promote social care as a career choice.
• Supporting the partnership with Hartlepool College of Further Education and delivery partners through the Civil Engineering Skills Academy – Hartlepool, to increase the range of qualifications and apprenticeships in fabrication, welding, construction and civils and promote engineering as a career choice.
• Delivering bespoke employer led programmes based on the skills needs and priorities of local employers to create a skilled workforce.
• Supporting Hartlepool residents with complex barriers to employment get back into work through the national ‘Connect to Work’ programme, improving the employment rate, and improving economic activity.
• Working collaboratively with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) and the Hartlepool Development Corporation to bring investment into the Borough.