Emergencies, safety and crime news

• Court orders closure of two more shops

  Published on Monday, 4th August 2025

  Magistrates have granted Closure Orders on two more Hartlepool shops involved in the sale of illicit tobacco products.

• Closure Order granted on house

  Published on Tuesday, 17th June 2025

  A court has ordered the closure of a Hartlepool house over criminal and anti-social behaviour, including drug dealing and threats of violence using machetes.

• Court orders closure of flat

  Published on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

  A Closure Order has been granted on a Hartlepool flat at the centre of criminal and anti-social behaviour following an application from community safety officials.

• Court grants Closure Order on Hartlepool flat

  Published on Wednesday, 28th May 2025

  A Closure Order has been granted on a flat in Hartlepool after a court heard how the tenants allowed criminal and anti-social behaviour to occur.

• Byron Street Closure Order approved

  Published on Friday, 9th May 2025

  Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house at the centre of anti-social and criminal behaviour.

• Court grants two Closure Orders

  Published on Friday, 25th April 2025

  Magistrates have granted Closure Orders on two houses in the same Hartlepool street following complaints about crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Court grants Closure Order on house

  Published on Thursday, 10th April 2025

  A Closure Order has been granted on a property in Hartlepool following complaints about crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Have your say on community safety issues

  Published on Thursday, 6th March 2025

  People in Hartlepool are invited to have their say on community safety issues which concern them.

• Community safety team secures Closure Orders on flats

  Published on Monday, 17th February 2025

  Closure Orders have been imposed on two more properties in Hartlepool as part of a determined drive to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour across the borough.

• Court grants extension of shop Closure Order

  Published on Friday, 10th January 2025

  Magistrates have granted an extension of a Closure Order on a Hartlepool shop previously involved in the sale of illicit tobacco products.

• Shop Watch scheme aims to tackle retail crime

  Published on Friday, 20th December 2024

  Shops in Hartlepool town centre are being urged to take advantage of a new initiative that aims to tackle shoplifting.

• Major boost for crackdown on illicit cigarettes

  Published on Wednesday, 18th December 2024

  A crackdown on the sale of illicit cigarettes in Hartlepool has received a major boost with the granting of Closure Orders on two shops.

• ‘Know Your Taxi’, revellers urged

  Published on Tuesday, 17th December 2024

  Hartlepool Borough Council licensing officers are warning people to take extra care when using taxis following reports of unlicensed drivers attempting to pick up passengers.

• Bold action planned to tackle problematic town centre location

  Published on Tuesday, 10th December 2024

  A series of measures is being explored as part of an action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour occurring at a problematic town centre location in Hartlepool.

• Court grants extension of shop Closure Order

  Published on Thursday, 21st November 2024

  Magistrates have approved the extension of a Closure Order on a Hartlepool shop involved in the sale of illicit tobacco products.

• Help us tackle counterfeit goods

  Published on Monday, 11th November 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support a clampdown on counterfeit goods, including tobacco and illegal vapes, by sharing information about sales.

• Community is key to making Hartlepool stronger

  Published on Thursday, 7th November 2024

  A number of grass roots projects are helping to bring a Hartlepool community together again and make it stronger.

• Warning over scam “Living Allowance” text message

  Published on Wednesday, 30th October 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being warned to be on their guard against a scam text message purporting to be from the Government.

• Get Licensing SAVI, licensees urged

  Published on Monday, 28th October 2024

  Licensed premises in Hartlepool town centre are being urged to take advantage of a new initiative that aims to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

• Review of Domestic Abuse Support Services

  Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool who have experienced domestic abuse are being asked to come forward as part of a review of support services.

• Court orders closure of shop

  Published on Thursday, 10th October 2024

  A shop in Hartlepool has been ordered to close by magistrates for repeatedly selling illicit tobacco and cigarettes.

• Tell us your community safety priorities

  Published on Friday, 4th October 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being asked to highlight their community safety priorities by taking part in a public consultation.

• Magistrates grant Closure Order on Hartlepool property

  Published on Thursday, 12th September 2024

  Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house due to the criminal and anti-social behaviour of the tenant.

• Warning issued over scam text message

  Published on Tuesday, 10th September 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being warned to be on their guard against a scam text message relating to the payment of an outstanding parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

• Magistrates grant Closure Orders on two Hartlepool properties

  Published on Thursday, 29th August 2024

  Closure Orders have been granted on two Hartlepool properties due to the criminal and anti-social behaviour of their tenants.

• Making Hartlepool’s Streets Safer

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024

  More than £300,000 is being spent to make part of Hartlepool a safer and better place to live, work and visit.

• Court orders closure of shop premises

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2024

  Magistrates have granted a Premise Closure Order on a shop in Hartlepool for repeatedly selling illicit tobacco and cigarettes and illegal vapes.

• Magistrates grant Closure Order on Hartlepool house

  Published on Thursday, 18th July 2024

  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

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

• Promoting water safety during Drowning Prevention Week

  Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2024

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

• Rogue trader sentenced after fleecing two pensioners

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024

  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.

• Court orders closure of shop

  Published on Friday, 12th April 2024

  Magistrates have granted a Premise Closure Order on a shop in Hartlepool after a trading standards investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes.

• Closure order granted on Hartlepool house

  Published on Wednesday, 27th March 2024

  Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house following complaints from neighbours about crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Council appeal after streetlights and CCTV column cut down

  Published on Monday, 25th March 2024

  Council officials in Hartlepool have issued an appeal after a series of incidents in which two streetlights and a CCTV column were chopped down.

• "Know Your Taxi", revellers urged

  Published on Thursday, 21st December 2023

  Hartlepool Borough Council licensing officers are warning people to take extra care when using taxis following reports of unlicensed drivers attempting to pick up passengers.

• Sunbed safety warning issued

  Published on Friday, 15th December 2023

  Trading Standards officials in Hartlepool have issued an urgent safety warning about home hire sunbeds known to be circulating in the town.

• Closure Order granted on Hartlepool house

  Published on Friday, 3rd November 2023

  Magistrates have granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool house following complaints from neighbouring residents about crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Funding boost for fight against crime and anti-social behaviour

  Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2023

  Hartlepool is to receive a share of almost £1 million of Government funding for measures to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Clamping down on anti-social behaviour

  Published on Thursday, 26th October 2023

  Additional high-visible uniformed patrols by Hartlepool Borough Council civil enforcement officers are to be carried out in two areas of the town to tackle high levels of anti-social behaviour.

• Court orders closure of Hartlepool properties

  Published on Friday, 20th October 2023

  Magistrates have granted Closure Orders on three Hartlepool houses following applications by community safety officials.

• Crime prevention panel’s farewell gift

  Published on Friday, 28th July 2023

  Hartlepool Crime Prevention Panel has left behind a positive legacy after winding up its operations following years spent making the town a safer place.

• Court orders closure of two Hartlepool properties

  Published on Wednesday, 14th June 2023

  Community safety officials have secured the closure of two Hartlepool properties following complaints from neighbours about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

• Making Hartlepool safe for night-time visitors

  Published on Friday, 12th May 2023

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have moved to reassure members of the public ahead of the weekend following two reported “spiking” incidents in town centre bars

• Safety measures rolled out to licensed premises

  Published on Thursday, 9th March 2023

  Safety measures are being rolled out to licensed premises in Hartlepool as part of a drive to make the town centre even safer for visitors and employees.

• Community safety officials in appeal to parents

  Published on Friday, 3rd March 2023

  An appeal has been issued to parents in Hartlepool to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing.

• Property Closure Order aims to tackle woman’s anti-social behaviour

  Published on Friday, 16th December 2022

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have successfully secured a Closure Order on a rented property in an attempt to tackle the tenant’s persistent anti-social behaviour.

• Funding boosts Hartlepool town centre safety drive

  Published on Wednesday, 30th November 2022

  A new initiative has been launched to make Hartlepool’s town centre even safer for visitors and employees of pubs, clubs, restaurants and takeaways.

• Domestic abuse campaign to be launched

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022

  A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support that is available is to be launched in Hartlepool.

• Clampdown on illegal fires launched ahead of Bonfire Night

  Published on Monday, 24th October 2022

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support a clampdown on illegal bonfires.

• Trading Standards officials warn of sophisticated scam

  Published on Tuesday, 18th October 2022

  Trading standards officers in Hartlepool have issued a warning over a sophisticated scam involving the apparent refund of an Amazon subscription fee.

• Illegal vapes seized in trading standards raids

  Published on Thursday, 13th October 2022

  Hundreds of illegal disposable vapes worth £5,500 have been seized by trading standards officers following raids on a number of shops in Hartlepool.

• Hate crime reporting appeal

  Published on Tuesday, 11th October 2022

  The Hartlepool Community Safety Team is urging victims of hate crime to come forward and report incidents.

• Council issues further warning after more dead wild birds found in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 2nd September 2022

  Residents and visitors to Hartlepool are once again reminded not to touch – or allow their dogs to touch – any dead or sick wild or sea birds which they find along the coastline or inland.

• Council issues warning about swimming danger areas

  Published on Tuesday, 19th July 2022

  With the school summer holidays just around the corner, Hartlepool Borough Council is warning people that it is not safe to bathe off the town’s Steetley Pier and North Sands and Crimdon beaches.

• Court orders closure of Hartlepool property

  Published on Friday, 15th July 2022

  Community safety officials have taken action to secure the closure of a Hartlepool property following complaints from neighbours about drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour.

• Stay safe at the seaside

  Published on Thursday, 14th July 2022

  With some very hot, sunny weather ahead over the next few days, people are being urged to take great care by the sea if they head to Hartlepool’s beaches to relax.

• Don’t suffer in silence!

  Published on Friday, 8th July 2022

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool are urging anyone who witnesses or experiences hate crime to report it.

• Help us clampdown on off-road bikes

  Published on Monday, 27th June 2022

  The Hartlepool Community Safety Team (HCST) is calling on members of the public to support a clampdown on the anti-social and often illegal use of off-road bikes.

• Home security advice issued to residents

  Published on Thursday, 16th June 2022

  Householders across Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to secure their homes before leaving to go off on holiday.

• Trader admits supplying dangerous sunbeds

  Published on Friday, 10th June 2022

  A trader has admitted six offences relating to the supply of dangerous sunbeds to the public following a long-running trading standards investigation.

• Report incidents of anti-social behaviour, residents urged

  Published on Friday, 10th June 2022

  The multi-agency Hartlepool Community Safety Team is calling on residents of the town to report incidents of anti-social behaviour and says they do not need to suffer in silence. 

• Two Hartlepool premises closed for selling counterfeit tobacco

  Published on Friday, 27th May 2022

  Two Hartlepool shops have been ordered to close by Teesside Magistrates following applications by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards department today.

• Campaign launched to tackle deliberate fires

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

  A multi-agency campaign has been launched to help tackle arson attacks at Hartlepool’s Summerhill Country Park and the sand dunes at Seaton Carew.

• Ukraine supplies come in from near … and far

  Published on Monday, 14th March 2022

  As donations of vital supplies for Ukraine continue to flow into Hartlepool Borough Council collection points as part of wider town collections, staff have been bowled over to receive a bumper delivery including items from as far afield as Huddersfield!

• Road users warned over low winter sun dangers

  Published on Friday, 21st January 2022

  A warning is being sounded to motorists and other road users over the dangers posed by dazzling low winter sun.

• Shop issued with three-month Closure Order

  Published on Wednesday, 15th December 2021

  A Hartlepool shop found to be routinely selling counterfeit tobacco has been ordered to close for three months by magistrates.

• Hartlepool trader convicted of unfair commercial practice

  Published on Friday, 10th December 2021

  A Hartlepool man has been ordered to pay over £2,600 in fines and costs after being convicted of performing unsatisfactory landscaping works without reasonable care and skill. 

• Shop issued with Temporary Closure Order

  Published on Tuesday, 7th December 2021

  A problem shop has been ordered to close by magistrates following an application by Hartlepool Borough Council.

• Review of domestic abuse support services launched

  Published on Monday, 29th November 2021

  A review of domestic abuse support services in Hartlepool is being carried out to ensure that the needs of local residents are being met.

• Know where your children are, parents urged

  Published on Thursday, 28th October 2021

  Community safety chiefs in Hartlepool are urging parents to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing in the run-up to Halloween and Bonfire Night.

• Court orders closure of Hartlepool property

  Published on Monday, 18th October 2021

  Community safety officials have taken action to secure the closure of a Hartlepool property following complaints from neighbours about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

• Safer Hartlepool Partnership Face the Public event expands online

  Published on Friday, 8th October 2021

  An event that offers Hartlepool residents the chance to have their say on community safety issues affecting Hartlepool is to be moved online and expanded.

• Have your say on draft Community Safety Plan

  Published on Tuesday, 21st September 2021

  Residents of Hartlepool are being invited to take part in consultation on a proposed new three-year Community Safety Plan for the town.

• Trading Standards and Police join forces to crack down on the sale of fake tobacco

  Published on Monday, 16th August 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards department has joined forces with Cleveland Police in a joint operation targeting the sale of counterfeit and illicit tobacco.

• Clampdown on illegal puppy sales

  Published on Thursday, 5th August 2021

  Trading standards officials in Hartlepool have launched a clampdown on illegal puppy sellers amid fears they are putting money before animal welfare.

• Business urged to be vigilant over scam trading standards email

  Published on Friday, 23rd July 2021

  Hartlepool Trading Standards officials are warning local businesses to be on their guard against a scam email.

• Partnership work tackles anti-social behaviour at empty care home

  Published on Friday, 9th July 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council, Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade have been working in partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour centred on the former Admiral Court care home.

• Residents reminded of beach safety

  Published on Wednesday, 7th July 2021

  As the summer season continues and with lockdown restrictions set to be eased, residents and visitors are being urged to take care near the water when visiting Hartlepool’s beaches.

• Court orders closure of Hartlepool property

  Published on Friday, 18th June 2021

  Community safety officials have taken action to secure the closure of a Hartlepool property following complaints from neighbours about prostitution, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

• New initiative aims to help victims of domestic abuse

  Published on Friday, 11th June 2021

  A new initiative has been launched to provide vital support to people fleeing domestic abuse in Hartlepool.

• Enjoy your freedom but avoid complacency, residents urged

  Published on Tuesday, 11th May 2021

  Council officials in Hartlepool have welcomed the next step in the easing of lockdown restrictions, but say it is vital that people do not become complacent.

• We won’t let a mindless minority spoil our lovely country park

  Published on Thursday, 22nd April 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council and Cleveland Police today warned they will take tough action against anyone who tries to spoil one of the town’s most popular visitor attractions.

• Mayor’s awards for town’s own COVID heroes

  Published on Wednesday, 21st April 2021

  Special awards have been presented to people and organisations in Hartlepool nominated by their fellow townspeople for having made an outstanding contribution to helping others during the COVID pandemic.

• Don't become a victim of crime this spring

  Published on Tuesday, 30th March 2021

  Now that the lighter nights are here, householders across Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to protect their gardens and outbuildings this spring.

• Help keep “roadmap” on track, residents urged

  Published on Friday, 26th March 2021

  Ahead of the next step in the easing of national COVID-19 restrictions, residents of Hartlepool are being urged to help ensure the Government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown stays on track.

• Residents praised on eve of COVID anniversary

  Published on Friday, 19th March 2021

  As Hartlepool prepares to join the rest of the country to mark the anniversary of the first COVID lockdown, residents are again being praised for all they have done and encouraged to keep sticking to the rules. 

• “Don’t ease up now” message issued to Hartlepool residents

  Published on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

  Council officials in Hartlepool have welcomed the Government’s “roadmap” for easing COVID-19 restrictions and called on local residents to help ensure it isn’t knocked off course.

• Please stay away to help prevent spread of COVID-19

  Published on Friday, 19th February 2021

  Visitors are being asked to temporarily stay away from Hartlepool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Council expresses concern over private CCTV network

  Published on Friday, 12th February 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council has today (Friday 12th February) written to the coordinators of a private CCTV network which is operating in the West Park/Naisberry Park/Eden Park areas.

• Court grants gym Closure Order

  Published on Thursday, 11th February 2021

  A court has granted a Closure Order on a Hartlepool gym for operating in defiance of COVID-19 regulations.

• Warning issued after outbreak of bird flu in Redcar

  Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021

  Poultry keepers in Hartlepool are being warned that highly pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 has been confirmed in the region.

• Gym ordered to close for breaching COVID-19 regulations

  Published on Tuesday, 9th February 2021

  A gym in Hartlepool has been ordered to close with immediate effect after operating in defiance of COVID-19 regulations.

• Community COVID testing starts this week in Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 25th January 2021

  Community COVID testing for people in Hartlepool who DON'T have symptoms of the virus is starting on Wednesday 27th January and people are being encouraged to play their part by getting a test.

• Parks offer alternative exercise locations

  Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2021

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to consider how they can best avoid coming into contact with too many people whilst exercising.

• Stay at home and together we can make a difference

  Published on Friday, 8th January 2021

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to observe lockdown rules over the weekend – and stay at home wherever possible.

• Send us your COVID questions for Hartlepool leaders to answer

  Published on Thursday, 7th January 2021

  Residents in Hartlepool are being encouraged to send in any Coronavirus-related questions they might have for Hartlepool Borough Council’s senior people to answer in a special online video next week.

• It’s now more important than ever to get a test right away if you have COVID symptoms

  Published on Thursday, 7th January 2021

  As the country battles against the new faster-spreading strain of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for people in Hartlepool to get a test straight away if they have any of the virus symptoms.

• Don’t become a victim of crime this Christmas

  Published on Monday, 21st December 2020

  Householders in Hartlepool are being urged to take action to protect themselves against crime and ensure that they don’t have their Christmas ruined.

• Council Leader's message to residents following Government announcement that Hartlepool will stay in Tier 3

  Published on Thursday, 17th December 2020

  Councillor Shane Moore, Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, today issued the following message to the town's residents:

• Day of Action targets Safer Streets project area

  Published on Tuesday, 15th December 2020

  A range of agencies will come together later this week to stage a Day of Action in an area of Hartlepool selected for a major community safety project.

• Small steps save lives, residents reminded

  Published on Tuesday, 17th November 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded that they have a responsibility to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 following a rapid rise in cases.

• If you have COVID symptoms, please don’t delay – get a test right away

  Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020

  As the new COVID-19 national restrictions come into force, people in Hartlepool are being reminded it’s vital to get a test straight away if they have any of the virus symptoms.

• Important information about Council buildings and services

  Published on Wednesday, 4th November 2020

  Following Parliament’s approval of new national COVID-19 restrictions for England, a number of Hartlepool Borough Council buildings will be closed from Thursday November 5th until Wednesday December 2nd.

• Light up against crime

  Published on Monday, 26th October 2020

  Householders in Hartlepool are being urged to take extra steps to safeguard their properties now that the clocks have gone back.

• Unruly tenant leaves apartment following temporary Closure Order

  Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020

  A woman who made her neighbours’ lives a misery has surrendered her apartment tenancy following action by community safety officials in Hartlepool.

• Be vigilant for signs of modern slavery

  Published on Friday, 16th October 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to look out for signs of modern slavery and to report their concerns if they fear someone is a victim.

• Don’t forget – you can get a Coronavirus test on a weekend as well as a weekday

  Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded that they can get a Coronavirus test in Hartlepool during the weekend as well as during the week.

• Applications invited for Test & Trace Support Payments

  Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020

  Hartlepool residents on low incomes and unable to work whilst self-isolating can now apply for help from the Government’s Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme.

• Community safety officials in hate crime reporting appeal

  Published on Wednesday, 7th October 2020

  The Hartlepool Community Safety Team is urging victims of hate crime to come forward and report incidents.

• Complete online community safety survey, Burn Valley Ward residents urged

  Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020

  People living in Hartlepool’s Burn Valley Ward are being asked to complete an online survey to help determine how money provided by the Government to improve community safety should be spent.

• Council requests £4 million of Government COVID-19 support

  Published on Monday, 5th October 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking up to £4 million of additional Government funding following the imposition of strict COVID-19 controls on the town.

• Tighter COVID-19 restrictions are now in force in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 2nd October 2020

  Tighter restrictions came into force in Hartlepool from 00:01 am this morning (Saturday 3 October) in a bid to stem the rising number of Coronavirus cases.

• Council criticises Government over tighter COVID-19 restrictions

  Published on Thursday, 1st October 2020

  The Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council has expressed his “frustration and disappointment” over the Government’s imposition of much stricter COVID-19 restrictions on the town than those requested.

• Self-isolating correctly is crucial and saves lives

  Published on Wednesday, 30th September 2020

  As Hartlepool continues to battle the rise of COVID-19, please remember that it’s vital to self-isolate correctly to help stop the spread of the virus and save lives.

• Council requests enhanced COVID-19 restrictions

  Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has formally applied to the Government for tighter restrictions on households mixing with each other in response to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

• ‘Final warning bell’ for everyone to pull together to stop the Coronavirus

  Published on Friday, 25th September 2020

  The final warning bell has sounded for every single person in Hartlepool to act now to halt the spread of the Coronavirus.

• Warning over scam parking fines email

  Published on Friday, 25th September 2020

  A warning has been issued to local residents by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards Team over a scam e-mail that is circulating regarding unpaid parking fines.

• Protect yourself and others by downloading COVID-19 app

  Published on Thursday, 24th September 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support the national effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic by downloading the new NHS COVID-19 app on their phones.

• Helping to prevent fraud

  Published on Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is taking part in an exercise to help prevent and detect fraud.

• Follow these rules to help protect NHS Test and Trace

  Published on Friday, 18th September 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has gained extra Coronavirus testing for Hartlepool again next week as the town fights to halt a rapid rise in cases and avoid the prospect of another lockdown.

• From Monday it’s the ‘rule of six’

  Published on Friday, 11th September 2020

  As Hartlepool continues to fight against a rising number of Coronavirus cases, residents are reminded of the tightening of social gathering rules coming into force nationally from Monday 14 September.

• Coronavirus testing ramped up in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 11th September 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has gained extra Coronavirus testing for Hartlepool next week as the town fights to halt a rapid rise in cases and avoid the prospect of another lockdown.

• Don’t drop your guard against Coronavirus

  Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2020

  With a number of other parts of the North-East seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, people in Hartlepool are once again being urged not take any risks.

• Swift action taken after council employee tests positive for COVID-19

  Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool have moved to reassure customers and staff at leisure facilities across the town after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

• Don’t drop your guard against Coronavirus this bank holiday weekend

  Published on Friday, 28th August 2020

  As we head towards the bank holiday weekend, residents of Hartlepool are once again being reminded to please stay COVID-19 safe and not take any risks.

• Test and Trace – it’s everyone’s responsibility

  Published on Wednesday, 19th August 2020

  Hospitality businesses and their customers have equal responsibility to ensure that the Government’s COVID-19 Test and Trace system is effective, say council officials in Hartlepool.

• Cold caller warning issued to residents

  Published on Friday, 14th August 2020

  Trading standards officials from Hartlepool Borough Council are urging householders to be on their guard against cold-callers offering to carry out home improvement work.

• Teamwork hailed as drug dealing property closed

  Published on Thursday, 13th August 2020

  Successful action to tackle drug dealing from a Hartlepool property has been hailed as a great example of teamwork.

• COVID-19 is still a threat – don’t be complacent

  Published on Friday, 7th August 2020

  A fresh appeal has been issued by Hartlepool Borough Council for people to take precautions to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 ahead of the weekend and anticipated warm weather.

• Park assault prompts multi-agency action

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020

  Additional measures are being put in place to reassure local residents and visitors to a Hartlepool park following a serious assault on a teenage girl.

• Stay safe at the seaside

  Published on Friday, 17th July 2020

  Thank you to residents and visitors for continuing to use Hartlepool’s beaches as safely as possible.

• Community safety chiefs in appeal to parents

  Published on Monday, 13th July 2020

  Parents are being urged to ensure they know where their children are following a spate of deliberate fires and anti-social behaviour at parks and open spaces in Hartlepool.

• Home security advice issued as lockdown eases

  Published on Wednesday, 8th July 2020

  As lockdown restrictions ease, community safety officials in Hartlepool have issued home security advice to householders.

• Toilets vandalised just hours after re-opening

  Published on Tuesday, 7th July 2020

  An appeal for information has been issued by council officials after public toilets in a Hartlepool park were vandalised just hours after re-opening as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

• “Behave responsibly” appeal ahead of weekend

  Published on Friday, 3rd July 2020

  Ahead of the lockdown easing still further with the re-opening of many pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses this weekend, residents of Hartlepool are being urged to behave responsibly.

• Community Street Ambassadors initiative to be launched

  Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2020

  A new team of Community Street Ambassadors will begin operating in Hartlepool from tomorrow to provide a reassuring presence to residents and visitors.

• Going the extra mile for those in need

  Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2020

  A popular North-East charity is helping Hartlepool Support Hub provide vital help to vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus crisis.

• Community safety officials in hate crime reporting appeal

  Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool are urging anyone who witnesses or experiences hate crime to report it.

• Court grants house closure order

  Published on Friday, 5th June 2020

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have successfully applied for a Premise Closure Order on a house to tackle drug dealing from the premises.

• Providing a vital lifeline to our most vulnerable residents

  Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020

  More details have emerged of just how big a difference is being made by the Hartlepool Support Hub. 

• CORONAVIRUS: Council issues fresh “stay away” appeal

  Published on Friday, 22nd May 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool have issued a fresh appeal for visitors to stay away over the Bank Holiday weekend amid fears that COVID-19 cases in the town have yet to peak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Please stay away and help prevent spread of COVID-19

  Published on Wednesday, 20th May 2020

  Visitors are again being asked to temporarily stay away from Hartlepool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Residents urged to respect COVID-19 restrictions

  Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool are urging residents to respect restrictions introduced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and to observe rules on public gatherings and social distancing.

• CORONAVIRUS: "Visitors, please stay away from our coastline and help protect our residents"

  Published on Thursday, 14th May 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is asking visitors to stay away from its coastline as the Coronavirus lockdown eases in England.

• Fresh "stay at home" message issued to residents

  Published on Tuesday, 5th May 2020

  A fresh appeal has been issued to residents of Hartlepool to observe Government rules on movement and social distancing and to stay at home wherever possible.

• Home and vehicle security advice issued to residents

  Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to secure their homes and vehicles to deter thieves.

• Remembering our missing colleagues on Workers’ Memorial Day

  Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020

  Trade unions in Hartlepool are urging people to remember fallen colleagues – including those who have died around the world in the fight against Coronavirus - on international Workers’ Memorial Day.

• CORONAVIRUS – Hartlepool Support Hub goes from strength to strength

  Published on Friday, 17th April 2020

  Hartlepool Support Hub – the support network to help anyone in the borough who is self-isolating or otherwise unable to leave their home during the Coronavirus emergency – has reached new milestones.

• CORONAVIRUS – Residents reminded to stay at home this weekend

  Published on Friday, 17th April 2020

  Hartlepool residents are again being urged to follow Government rules on movement and social distancing this weekend.

• CORONAVIRUS: Help available for victims of domestic abuse

  Published on Thursday, 16th April 2020

  Domestic abuse is on the rise during the Coronavirus outbreak and is having a devastating impact on many children and young people.

• CORONAVIRUS: Clap for our carers - and other frontline heroes

  Published on Thursday, 16th April 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to show their appreciation this evening for everyone working on the frontline during the Coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS: Schools and colleges praised for PPE donations

  Published on Thursday, 16th April 2020

  Schools and colleges in Hartlepool have been praised for providing much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS and social care staff tackling Coronavirus.

• CORONAVIRUS: Use public rights of way responsibly, walkers urged

  Published on Thursday, 16th April 2020

  People exercising on public rights of way on the outskirts of Hartlepool are being urged to ensure they do not put farmers, their families and other isolated residents at risk of Coronavirus.

• CORONAVIRUS: Residents praised for observing stay-at-home rules

  Published on Monday, 6th April 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool have been praised for observing Government rules on movement and social distancing– although a fresh challenge has been issued to parents to ensure they know where their children are.

• CORONAVIRUS – Council’s pledge to reservists and veterans

  Published on Thursday, 2nd April 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has pledged its full support for its Armed Forces reservists and veterans as they receive a call to arms in the war against the Coronavirus.

• CORONAVIRUS - Follow the rules and save lives

  Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has appealed again for residents to follow the Government regulations on movement and social distancing - and for parents to ensure their children follow the rules too.

• Stay safe, stay well - stay home

  Published on Friday, 27th March 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to abide by Government restrictions on movement to keep themselves and others safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS - Support network launched to help those who can’t leave home

  Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020

  You are not alone ...

• Be on guard against Coronavirus fraudsters

  Published on Friday, 20th March 2020

  Trading Standards officers are warning Hartlepool residents to be on their guard against fraudsters trying to take advantage of the Coronavirus outbreak.

• CORONAVIRUS – Changes to Civic Centre Reception operating arrangements

  Published on Thursday, 19th March 2020

  In the interests of avoiding non-essential social contact, members of the public are asked to please note the following changes to the operation of the Civic Centre Reception until further notice:

• Raising awareness of child exploitation

  Published on Monday, 16th March 2020

  Children's Services in Hartlepool and Stockton have launched a campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation and how people can help to tackle it.

• Tackling off-road bikes menace

  Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2020

  Community safety chiefs in Hartlepool are taking action to curb the illegal use of off-road motorbikes and quad bikes following complaints from local residents.

• Don't become a victim of crime this Christmas

  Published on Friday, 13th December 2019

  Householders in Hartlepool are being urged to take action to protect themselves against crime and ensure that they don't have their Christmas ruined.

• Domestic abuse campaign launched

  Published on Monday, 25th November 2019

  A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support that is available has been launched by community safety officials in Hartlepool.

• Appeal for information over public toilets vandalism

  Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019

  Council officials in Hartlepool have issued an appeal for information after vandals damaged public toilets at a seaside resort.

• A further opportunity to have your say on anti-social behaviour

  Published on Monday, 4th November 2019

  People in Hartlepool are being offered a further opportunity to give their views to an ongoing investigation into anti-social behaviour in the town.

• Clampdown on aggressive begging launched

  Published on Monday, 4th November 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support an initiative to deter aggressive begging in the town - and by doing so help those involved to get the assistance they need.

• Consider protecting your home with CCTV

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019

  Householders in Hartlepool are being advised to consider installing CCTV as a way of securing their properties.

• Join forces to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

  Published on Tuesday, 15th October 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to come together and help fight crime and anti-social behaviour by setting up Neighbourhood Watch schemes.

• Have your say on anti-social behaviour

  Published on Friday, 11th October 2019

  People in Hartlepool are being urged to give their views on anti-social behaviour in the town at some special drop-in events.

• Don't make it easy for burglars, householders urged

  Published on Friday, 4th October 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to make life as difficult as possible for would-be burglars by following some basic home security advice.

• Is your home secure?

  Published on Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool are supporting a national campaign to help local residents protect their homes and deter burglars.

• Help shape new Domestic Abuse Strategy

  Published on Thursday, 19th September 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being invited to help shape the future of domestic abuse services in the town.

• Trio prosecuted for non-payment of fines

  Published on Monday, 19th August 2019

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have successfully prosecuted three people for failing to pay fines in a further clampdown on anti-social behaviour.

• Fourth closure order in concerted drugs clampdown

  Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2019

  A fourth property Closure Order has been secured by community safety officials as part of a concerted clampdown on illegal drug activity in the Oxford Road area of Hartlepool.

• Lifeguards issue further water safety warning after two rescues

  Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2019

  Beach lifeguards at Seaton Carew are again warning people to take care in the water and only swim in the designated bathing area after carrying out two rescues.

• Event aims to tackle anti-social behaviour

  Published on Thursday, 18th July 2019

  Almost 700 schoolchildren have taken part in an annual event that aims to reduce anti-social behaviour in Hartlepool.

• Community safety chiefs in arson crackdown

  Published on Friday, 5th July 2019

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have launched a major crackdown on young people who deliberately start fires in the town's parks.

• Community safety officials in hate crime appeal

  Published on Wednesday, 19th June 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool who have witnessed or experienced hate crime are being urged to report it.

• Secure your home before going on holiday

  Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2019

  Householders across Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to secure their homes before heading off on holiday.

• Two more flat Closure Orders at Wynyard Mews

  Published on Friday, 31st May 2019

  Two more Closure Orders have been secured on properties at a complex of flats in Hartlepool, bringing the total to five in just eight months.

• Day of Action to target town centre streets

  Published on Thursday, 30th May 2019

  A multi-agency Day of Action is to be held in a part of Hartlepool town centre to tackle a wide range of crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.

• New Chief Constable praises community safety team

  Published on Tuesday, 21st May 2019

  The new Chief Constable of Cleveland has praised the Hartlepool Community Safety Team, hailing it as a model of good practice.

• Operation Staysafe hailed a success

  Published on Thursday, 9th May 2019

  An operation has been carried out in Hartlepool to crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour by young people – and also to protect them where their actions threaten to put them at significant risk of harm.

• Unruly behaviour will not be tolerated

  Published on Wednesday, 24th April 2019

  Community safety officials say they are not prepared to tolerate unruly and unacceptable behaviour in and around Hartlepool town centre.

• Don't become a victim of crime this spring

  Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2019

  Householders across Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to protect their gardens and outbuildings this spring.

• Know where your children are, parents urged

  Published on Tuesday, 9th April 2019

  Community safety chiefs in Hartlepool are urging parents to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing.

• Community safety team in bin arson clampdown

  Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support community safety staff in their drive to combat arson involving wheelie bins.

• Community Safety Team celebrates first birthday

  Published on Friday, 8th March 2019

  A multi-agency partnership working together to tackle crime in Hartlepool is celebrating its first birthday.

• Community safety and health in the spotlight

  Published on Tuesday, 5th March 2019

  Residents will be able to find out more about community safety and health and wellbeing in Hartlepool at a special event next week.

• Jane joins the team!

  Published on Wednesday, 13th February 2019

  Jane Munden has joined Hartlepool Community Safety Team as its new Victim Services Officer.

• Court grants flat closure order

  Published on Friday, 19th October 2018

  Action has been taken to seal off a flat in Hartlepool after complaints from the community about anti-social behaviour and drugs activity.

• "Day of Action" at Wynyard Mews

  Published on Friday, 12th October 2018

  A multi-agency "Day of Action" centring on flats in Hartlepool aims to tackle a wide range of crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.

• Don't suffer in silence, victims urged

  Published on Friday, 12th October 2018

  Victims of hate crime in Hartlepool are being urged to come forward and not suffer in silence.

• Help us enforce Criminal Behaviour Order, public urged

  Published on Friday, 5th October 2018

  Community safety officials are urging people to help them enforce a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) imposed on a Hartlepool woman as a result of her anti-social behaviour.

• Raise issues at crime and community safety event

  Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2018

  A special event is to be held in Hartlepool to enable residents to raise crime and community safety issues.

• Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, warn community safety chiefs

  Published on Friday, 7th September 2018

  Community safety officials in Hartlepool have warned that they will not tolerate anti-social behaviour after being granted their first Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

• Businessman convicted of aggressive trading

  Published on Wednesday, 18th July 2018

  A Hartlepool man has been convicted of misleading an elderly couple into buying a summerhouse and then aggressively demanding payment when they were not satisfied with what he provided.

• Be fire safe this half term

  Published on Friday, 25th May 2018

  Cleveland Fire Brigade are asking people to take extra care and be vigilant during the half term break to avoid deliberate fires and lives being put at risk.

• Fire chiefs issue Easter warning to householders

  Published on Thursday, 29th March 2018

  CLEVELAND Fire Brigade is urging residents to take extra care at home during the Easter holidays.

• CCTV camera hailed a big success

  Published on Friday, 16th March 2018

  CRIME and anti-social behaviour at a play area on a Hartlepool estate has been massively reduced following the introduction of a CCTV camera.

• Seaton Front warning for drivers and pedestrians

  Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018

  DRIVERS and pedestrians are being warned to take great care when travelling along the A178 Coronation Drive in Seaton Carew.

• Keep warm and well

  Published on Monday, 26th February 2018

  The Met Office has predicted severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow over the next six days.

• Raise community safety concerns online

  Published on Thursday, 22nd February 2018

  RESIDENTS of Hartlepool are being offered a chance to question community safety chiefs online by taking part in a "web chat".

• Have your say on crime and community safety

  Published on Friday, 16th February 2018

  RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say in setting priorities for tackling crime and improving community safety in Hartlepool.

• Don't let a fire ruin your Christmas

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2017

  CLEVELAND Fire Brigade is appealing to people to avoid the heartache of a fire this Christmas by taking extra care with cooking, candles and electrical equipment.

• Support domestic violence campaign, residents urged

  Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2017

  Community safety chiefs in Hartlepool are supporting an international campaign to eliminate violence against women and they are urging local people to show their support.

• New Hartlepool Community Safety Team to be launched

  Published on Friday, 10th November 2017

  A NEW community safety team that brings together staff from key agencies is to be launched in Hartlepool

• Identity theft warning

  Published on Thursday, 19th October 2017

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to take steps to ensure they don't become victims of identity theft.

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