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New calculation for Business Rates from 1 April 2026
19/11/25
From 1 April 2026, every business that is classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure will have their bill calculated by using a smaller multiplier and have a smaller bill to pay. Find out if you qualify for the smaller multiplier before applying.
Apply for the smaller multiplier
19/11/2025
If you believe your business should be classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure, complete our online form
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Council joins the fight to protect Learning Disability Nursing
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Date: 18 December 2025
Asda joins the team to help change lives through supported internships
A Hartlepool project creating life-changing opportunities for people with additional needs is going from strength to strength, with a retail giant now throwing its weight behind the scheme.
Date: 16 December 2025
Only use licensed taxis – and please respect your driver
People are being urged to take extra care when using taxis and to only travel in licensed vehicles.
Date: 15 December 2025