Seaton Carew earns top quality award
Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has once again been recognised for its outstanding quality, earning a top award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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Changes to town centre parking arrangements
Changes to the way Hartlepool Borough Council-managed car parks in Hartlepool town centre operate are set to come into force from 1 June 2026.
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Explore resilience in new Hartlepool Art Gallery exhibition – and help choose an artist for a future solo show
A new exhibition celebrating resilience in all its forms has opened in Hartlepool Art Gallery - and visitors are being invited to help choose an artist to stage their own solo show at the venue.
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Closure Order secured on house in major win for community safety
Community safety chiefs have secured a Closure Order on a privately-rented property in Hartlepool as part of an ongoing clampdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Local elections 2026
The Hartlepool Borough Council local elections took place on Thursday 7 May. Twelve seats - one in each ward - were up for election. The full list of results is as follows.
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They’re back! The little terns arrive at Seaton Carew as the nesting season begins
The first little terns of the season have been spotted at Seaton Carew, marking the start of another exciting chapter for one of the UK’s most important seabird colonies.
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Museum of Hartlepool gains £218,000 investment for new exhibition gallery and storage
Hartlepool Borough Council has secured a £218,419 grant to create a brand new gallery for temporary exhibitions at the Museum of Hartlepool and for major upgrades to its museum storage facilities.
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Unauthorised tree works result in landmark prosecution
Hartlepool Borough Council has secured a criminal prosecution for unauthorised works to a tree in a conservation area, marking the first successful case of its kind by a Tees Valley authority.
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Big turnout for Production Village procurement event
An event to inform local businesses of the opportunities to be created by a multi-million pound state-of-the-art film, TV and digital production village in Hartlepool has been hailed a huge success.
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More homes to get weekly food waste collections
The roll-out of weekly food waste collections in Hartlepool is continuing, with homes in the village of Greatham next in line to receive the service.