Environmental problems news
Community unites to tackle litter
Published on Thursday, 24th July 2025A community litter pick in Hartlepool has been hailed a huge success.
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Additional enforcement officers appointed
Published on Wednesday, 16th October 2024Six new enforcement officers with an environmental focus have taken to the streets of Hartlepool to tackle anti-social behaviour such as fly-tipping, dog fouling and litter.
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Owner of eyesore former pub site fined
Published on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024The owner of the site of a demolished Hartlepool pub has been fined after failing to clear rubble from the land and allowing it to become strewn with fly-tipped rubbish.
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Council adopts “net zero” strategy
Published on Wednesday, 20th December 2023Hartlepool Borough Council has unveiled a blueprint for reducing its carbon emissions - with an overall goal of reaching “net zero” by 2050.
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Reminder issued over single-use plastics ban
Published on Wednesday, 11th October 2023Hartlepool Borough Council’s Public Protection Team has issued a reminder to local businesses that they can no longer supply certain single-use plastic items to the public.
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Vehicle access to be blocked at fly-tipping hot-spot
Published on Wednesday, 15th March 2023Action is to be taken to tackle illegal dumping at a fly-tipping hot-spot in Hartlepool.
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Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds to come into effect
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2022Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards Team wishes to alert Hartlepool’s captive bird and poultry keepers about new mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds.
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Fly-tipping fine should serve as warning, say council officials
Published on Wednesday, 5th October 2022A Hartlepool woman has been ordered to pay almost £2,000 in fines, compensation and costs after being convicted of fly-tipping.
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Warning after dead seabirds found at Seaton Carew
Published on Tuesday, 14th June 2022Residents and visitors to Hartlepool are being advised not to touch – or allow their dogs to touch – any dead or sick seabirds they find along the coastline.
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Little terns return to nesting site
Published on Thursday, 5th May 2022Visitors to a Hartlepool beach are being urged to respect a colony of rare seabirds and avoid disturbing their nests.
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Please look after Hartlepool this Easter weekend
Published on Thursday, 14th April 2022Residents and visitors to Hartlepool are being asked to look after the Borough’s stunning natural environment this bank holiday weekend.
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One Bag – Big Difference: Hartlepool backs Keep Britain Tidy’s #BIGBAGCHALLENGE to help ‘Spring Clean’ Britain
Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022Hartlepool Borough Council has pledged its support for Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, inviting local residents to get out and about to help clean up the community.
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Dog owners urged to respect cemetery
Published on Tuesday, 15th February 2022Dog walkers are being urged to respect a Hartlepool cemetery by keeping their animals on a lead at all times.
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Partnership boosts Council’s team of Civil Enforcement Officers
Published on Thursday, 23rd December 2021Hartlepool Borough Council’s team of Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) has been expanded in a partnership with a local housing provider.
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Environment Agency rules out chemical pollution as likely cause of Teesside crab deaths
Published on Saturday, 27th November 2021The Environment Agency has issued the following update on the investigation into why dead and dying crabs and lobsters have been washed up on beaches in Hartlepool and along the North East coast:
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Council working to clear sea buckthorn scrub
Published on Friday, 19th November 2021Hartlepool Borough Council are carrying out work to clear an invasive plant from an area of Hartlepool.
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Environmental scientists and experts investigate Teesside crab deaths
Published on Friday, 5th November 2021The Environment Agency has issued the following update and advice for the public after dead and dying crabs and lobsters were washed up on beaches in Hartlepool and neighbouring areas:
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Your waste, your responsibility
Published on Friday, 6th August 2021Residents of Hartlepool are being reminded that they have a legal duty of care to ensure their household waste is disposed of responsibly.
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Fly-tipping fine welcomed
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020Council officials in Hartlepool have welcomed a large fine given to a local man convicted of fly-tipping in the hope that it acts as a deterrent to others.
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‘No fishing’ reminder for Warrior Drive pond
Published on Thursday, 17th September 2020People are being reminded that fishing is not permitted at a Hartlepool wildlife area.
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Work under way to tackle cemetery flooding
Published on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020Work is starting this week on a major project to tackle flooding problems in Hartlepool’s Stranton Cemetery after a pilot scheme proved a success.
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Protect our wildlife – please don’t release balloons and sky lanterns
Published on Wednesday, 1st July 2020With summer here and birds and animals flourishing along the Hartlepool coast, people are once again being warned of the dangers to wildlife from releasing balloons and sky lanterns.
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Fresh appeal issued over rare little terns
Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2020A fresh appeal has been issued for people to respect a breeding colony of rare little terns on a Hartlepool beach following several incidents of nests being disturbed.
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Help protect little terns, beach visitors urged
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020Visitors to a Hartlepool beach are being urged to respect a colony of rare seabirds and avoid disturbing their nests.
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New civil enforcement officers strengthen crackdown on environmental issues
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020Two more civil enforcement officers will soon be on the beat in Hartlepool, fining people who spoil the environment for other residents.
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Caterpillar-infested oak trees removed
Published on Monday, 15th July 2019Two oak trees in Church Square are being chemically treated and removed following the discovery of Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars.
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Don’t miss chance to get involved in the Great British Spring Clean 2019!
Published on Friday, 12th April 2019Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign has got off to a fantastic start in Hartlepool – and there’s still time to get involved.
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Get involved in the Great British Spring Clean 2019!
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019Hartlepool Borough Council has pledged its support for Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, calling on local residents to get out and about to help clean up the community.
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Hi-tech boost for drive to tackle litter
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019The on-going drive to keep Hartlepool clean and tidy has received a huge boost with the installation of nine new hi-tech "Bigbelly" bins.
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Council agrees to ban balloon and sky lantern releases
Published on Friday, 21st December 2018Hartlepool Council has agreed to ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns from land it owns and manages following consultation.
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Hat trick of gold awards for Dog Warden Service
Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018Staff at Hartlepool Borough Council’s Dog Warden Service are celebrating after winning a national award for a third successive year.
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Council trials potential solution to tackle cemetery flooding
Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Hartlepool Borough Council is starting work later this week on a pilot project aimed at tackling flooding issues in the town’s Stranton Cemetery.
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Council launches "Tidy Friday" initiative
Published on Thursday, 20th September 2018A new initiative has been launched by Hartlepool Borough Council to encourage staff to play a leading role in helping to make the town a cleaner and more attractive place.
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Inspirational Luke leads the way
Published on Wednesday, 18th July 2018Children at a Hartlepool primary school have demonstrated their commitment to the environment after the individual efforts of a fellow pupil won praise from councillors.
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Environmental workforce boost for Hartlepool
Published on Monday, 25th June 2018HARTLEPOOL Borough Council is boosting its work to keep Hartlepool clean and tidy with the recruitment of eight new staff for its environmental workforce.
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Dog beach ban returns
Published on Friday, 4th May 2018OWNERS are being urged to observe a seasonal ban that excludes dogs from some Hartlepool beaches.
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Appeal issued over dumped tyres
Published on Friday, 12th January 2018COUNCIL officials have issued an appeal for information after hundreds of tyres were dumped on rural roads in the Borough of Hartlepool.
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Top accolades for Hartlepool sea defences project
Published on Tuesday, 12th December 2017A HARTLEPOOL Borough Council project carried out in partnership with local company Seymour Civil Engineering to help protect homes on the town’s Headland from flooding has won two prestigious awards.
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Relaxation of bird flu control measures
Published on Wednesday, 12th April 2017MEASURES introduced to reduce the risk of avian flu will be relaxed this week following updated evidence on the risk posed by wild birds.
