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• Delight as Council gets more time to put residents at the heart of driving lasting change

  Published on Wednesday, 24th July 2024 in Regeneration news

  Regeneration chiefs in Hartlepool have welcomed a Government decision to extend a deadline for submissions to help shape a multi-million pound town centre investment programme.

• Council issues water safety reminder as the school summer holidays begin

  Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 in Health and safety news

  As the school summer holidays get under way, Hartlepool Borough Council is reminding people again to follow some important water safety advice to help them stay safe if they head to the town’s beaches

• Hartlepool prepares to host prestigious golf tournament

  Published on Friday, 19th July 2024 in Events and venues news

  The English Amateur Championship golf tournament will take place in Hartlepool later this month in what is being described as a huge coup for the borough.

• Magistrates grant Closure Order on Hartlepool house

  Published on Thursday, 18th July 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  A Closure Order has been granted on a Hartlepool house due to the tenant’s anti-social and criminal behaviour.

• New safety scheme targets licensed premises in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  A major new community safety initiative has been launched to ensure a night out in Hartlepool continues to be a safe and enjoyable experience.

• Healthy Movers initiative goes from strength to strength

  Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 in Schools and learning news

  An early years initiative in Hartlepool which aims to help ensure children start school in a healthy, happy and positive way is proving a big success.

• Get creative with the Summer Reading Challenge!

  Published on Monday, 8th July 2024 in Libraries news

  Children in Hartlepool are being encouraged to get creative with this year’s fantastic, fun-packed Summer Reading Challenge – and they’ll also be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch!

• Network Maintenance - Sunday 7th July

  Published on Friday, 5th July 2024 in Council and democracy news

  The Council's telephone system and website will be unavailable on Sunday 7th July until potentially late that evening. This includes online services.

• General Election 2024 - Hartlepool result

  Published on Thursday, 4th July 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Jonathan Brash, the Labour Party candidate, has been elected as MP for Hartlepool. The full result of the election is as follows:

• Armed Forces Day - Saturday 29th June 2024

  Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2024 in Events and venues news

  Mrs Sue Snowdon, H.M. Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, has issued a message ahead of Armed Forces Day this weekend.

• Celebrating Armed Forces Day

  Published on Monday, 24th June 2024 in Events and venues news

  The Hartlepool Armed Forces Liaison group, local Reserve Army units and Cadet detachments are teaming up with the Heugh Battery Museum to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2024 this weekend.

• Household Waste Recycling Centre appointments system to end from September

  Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 in Bins and recycling news

  Members of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Services Committee have voted to end the appointments system at the town’s Household Waste Recycling Centre.

• Cricket group bowled over by support!

  Published on Monday, 17th June 2024 in Social care and health news

  A cricket group for people recovering from substance use in Hartlepool is benefitting from equipment donated by Durham Cricket.

• Promoting water safety during Drowning Prevention Week

  Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  Parents in Hartlepool are being urged to ensure their children have the skills and knowledge to stay safe around water.

• Hartlepool Parliamentary Election - Statement of Persons Nominated

  Published on Friday, 7th June 2024 in Elections and voting news

  The Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations for the election of a Member of Parliament for Hartlepool on Thursday 4th July is now on our website.

• An evening of outstanding entertainment from Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Thursday, 6th June 2024 in Events and venues news

  There’s a treat in store for music lovers on Saturday 6th July when some of Hartlepool’s most talented young musicians will be showcased in a concert in St Hilda’s Church on Hartlepool’s Headland.

• Young people’s recipe book is a treat for the mind as well as the tastebuds

  Published on Thursday, 6th June 2024 in Youth clubs and participation news

  Young people in Hartlepool have created a fun cookbook of tasty recipes for other young people in the town which is not only good for their budget, it’s great for their mental health too!

• Honouring our D-Day Heroes

  Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2024 in Services for Communities news

  Tomorrow marks the 80th year since the Battle of Normandy.

• A D-Day anniversary message from the Lord-Lieutenant

  Published on Wednesday, 5th June 2024 in Council and democracy news

  To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, HM Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, has issued a message.

• AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024

  Published on Friday, 31st May 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015, Regulation 15(2) (b). Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2022.

• Book lovers delight as Crossing The Tees returns

  Published on Friday, 31st May 2024 in Libraries news

  There’s a real treat in store for book lovers in Hartlepool with the return of the Crossing The Tees Book Festival.

• Have your say on hub and library opening hours

  Published on Thursday, 30th May 2024 in Libraries news

  People in Hartlepool are being encouraged to take part in a consultation to help shape the future opening hours of the town’s community hubs and libraries.

• “Hold My Hand, Not a Phone” road safety campaign launched

  Published on Thursday, 30th May 2024 in Transport, streets and parking news

  A road safety campaign aimed at adults and children preoccupied with their mobile phones has been launched in Hartlepool.

• Big Lime Triathlon returns in expanded format

  Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2024 in Sport, Leisure and Culture news

  Hartlepool’s popular Big Lime Triathlon will return this summer in an expanded format that will offer participants a range of competitive options.

• Building skills on National Numeracy Day

  Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2024 in Libraries news

  People had lots of fun with numbers in Hartlepool’s Community Hub Central as part of National Numeracy Day.

• Rogue trader sentenced after fleecing two pensioners

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 in Emergencies, safety and crime news

  A landscape gardener has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to carry out unpaid work and pay compensation after taking deposits from two pensioners for work that he failed to complete.

• Council issues water safety warning ahead of the half-term holidays

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 in Community safety news

  With the school half-term holidays just around the corner, Hartlepool Borough Council has issued some important water safety advice to help people stay safe if they head to the town's beaches.

• History made as Hartlepool elects first ever BAME councillors

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 in Council and democracy news

  The recent local elections marked an historic moment for Hartlepool Borough Council as it welcomed its first councillors from minority ethnic backgrounds.

• Labour takes control of Council as key appointments confirmed

  Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2024 in Council and democracy news

  Councillor Brenda Harrison has this evening been confirmed as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, along with a number of other key appointments.

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