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.
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Free condom initiative launches online for people aged 13 and over in the Teesside Region
People aged 13 and over throughout the region of Teesside can now access free condoms, dams, and lubricant from ‘Doink’ - an innovative sexual health service.
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Funding boost will increase opportunities at Hartlepool’s community hubs and libraries
Hartlepool Borough Council has secured £94,400 of Government funding to significantly enhance the digital and creative activities and services it offers across its community hubs and libraries.
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£2.46m secured to power green upgrade of the Museum of Hartlepool
Hartlepool’s ambitious waterfront regeneration has taken another significant leap forward thanks to a £2,458,641 grant from the Dept. for Culture, Media and Sport’s Museum Estate and Development Fund.
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New Director of Public Health appointed in Hartlepool
Hartlepool Borough Council has appointed Chris Woodcock as its new Director of Public Health.
