Transport, streets and parking news

• Praise for Enid as she hangs up her “lollipop”

  Published on Wednesday, 16th July 2025

  School crossing patroller Enid Cox has been praised as she prepares to retire following 30 years of dedicated service.

• Work underway on School Safety Scheme

  Published on Wednesday, 4th June 2025

  Work has started on a new road safety scheme that will benefit schoolchildren and the wider community in a part of Hartlepool.

• Major investment in new cycle routes approved.

  Published on Thursday, 3rd April 2025

  Three new cycle routes have been approved by councillors in Hartlepool in a major boost for sustainable travel.

• Have your say on new walking, wheeling and cycling route plans

  Published on Friday, 7th February 2025

  People are being invited to comment on proposals for two major new walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Hartlepool.

• Free weekend parking in run up to Christmas

  Published on Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  Hartlepool Borough Council is repeating its free weekend parking offer in the run-up to Christmas.

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

  Published on Thursday, 30th May 2024

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

• Electric vehicle home-charging trial launched in Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2024

  Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a new trial to help accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) across the town.

• Planning permission granted for major new road scheme

  Published on Thursday, 11th January 2024

  Planning permission has been granted for a new junction and road which will create a third main route in and out of Hartlepool from the A19 and allow traffic to bypass the village of Elwick.

• Free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2023

  Shoppers will be able to park for free on a weekend in the run-up to Christmas.

• Hartlepool leads way with UK’s lowest carbon resurfacing scheme

  Published on Thursday, 26th October 2023

  A road in the Borough of Hartlepool is one of the lowest carbon highways ever to be resurfaced in the UK thanks to a project that is setting a new benchmark for the way roads are built.

• Boost for cycling in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 17th October 2023

  The promotion of sustainable travel in Hartlepool has received a boost with the installation of five new secure bicycle lockers in the town centre.

• The Tall Ships Races Hartlepool 2023 – traffic management measures

  Published on Friday, 30th June 2023

  A range of temporary traffic management measures designed to keep vehicles moving, prevent congestion and maintain road safety is to be implemented in and around Hartlepool during The Tall Ships Races 2023.

• The Tall Ships Races Hartlepool 2023 - Parking Permit FAQs

  Published on Friday, 16th June 2023

  A permit parking scheme will be operating for residents and businesses on the Headland and in areas along Old Cemetery Road during The Tall Ships Races Hartlepool 2023. Following a number of enquiries, we have provided answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs).

• Work underway on Town Deal waterfront project

  Published on Friday, 19th May 2023

  Work has started on a scheme to improve links between Hartlepool marina, the town centre and Seaton Carew.

• Five-year highway maintenance programme approved

  Published on Thursday, 16th March 2023

  A five-year rolling programme of maintenance to Hartlepool’s roads worth more than £7 million has been approved.

• 20mph speed limit approved for section of Elwick Road

  Published on Wednesday, 15th March 2023

  Councillors have approved the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on a section of Elwick Road in Hartlepool to improve road safety.

• Three-hour free parking promotion to end

  Published on Tuesday, 24th January 2023

  An initiative that allows motorists to park for free for up to three hours in town centre pay and display car parks in Hartlepool will cease at the end of the month.

• Free Saturday parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Thursday, 1st December 2022

  Shoppers will be able to park for free in Hartlepool town centre on the next four Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

• Have your say on Hartlepool Parking Strategy

  Published on Monday, 14th November 2022

  Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to comment on a draft parking strategy for Hartlepool covering the period 2022-2032.

• Proposed 20mph speed limit for Elwick Road.

  Published on Thursday, 6th October 2022

  Highways officials at Hartlepool Borough Council are inviting people to have their say on proposals for a 20mph speed limit on a busy road through the town.

• A19, North of A689 Resurfacing Scheme – 30th August to 8th November 2022

  Published on Friday, 26th August 2022

  National Highways have announced the details of major works on the A19 north and southbound carriageways, north of the A689 interchange, which will require a series of overnight and weekend closures.

• Local Safety Scheme funding approved by councillors

  Published on Thursday, 28th July 2022

  The funding for two schemes have been approved by councillors in Hartlepool as part of on-going efforts to improve road safety and reduce casualties.

• Bin collection update

  Published on Friday, 13th May 2022

  We’ve been experiencing a number of issues with our bin collections recently – outside of our control – for which we’d like to apologise.

• “Cabs for Jabs” initiative extended

  Published on Friday, 8th April 2022

  A free taxi service that aims to make it easier for people to attend walk-in Covid vaccination clinics in Hartlepool has been extended.

• 20mph speed limit approved for West Park area

  Published on Thursday, 24th March 2022

  Councillors have approved the introduction of a 20mph speed limit and traffic calming measures on a Hartlepool estate.

• Triathlon road closures

  Published on Friday, 13th August 2021

  A series of road closures will be in place on Saturday and Sunday for the Hartlepool Big Lime Weekend.

• Tell us where you would like to see more Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 11th June 2021

  You can have your say on where you think future locations for public electric vehicle charging points on residential streets that have no access to off-street private parking should be.

• North Gare Car Park

  Published on Wednesday, 28th April 2021

  Due to filming, residents are advised North Gare car park will be closed on the following occasions:

• Seasonal parking charges at Seaton Carew to resume

  Published on Tuesday, 30th March 2021

  Seasonal summer parking charges will resume at Seaton Carew from Thursday

• Free town centre parking to begin on February 1st

  Published on Friday, 22nd January 2021

  Free parking in council-run town centre pay and display car parks in Hartlepool will begin on February 1st.

• York Road traffic restriction to be lifted

  Published on Friday, 11th December 2020

  A temporary ban on vehicles other than buses, bicycles and yellow taxis from using York Road, between Victoria Road and Park Road, is to be lifted from Monday (December 14th).

• Have your say on proposed A689 improvements

  Published on Wednesday, 9th December 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being invited to give their views on a series of proposed improvements to the A689 through the town.

• Free Saturday parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

  Shoppers will once again be able to park for free in Hartlepool town centre on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

• Caledonian Road to partially re-open

  Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020

  Caledonian Road in Hartlepool will partially re-open to vehicles tomorrow (Friday November 6th) after being closed for over two weeks on public safety grounds.

• Caledonian Road temporarily closed to traffic on public safety grounds

  Published on Tuesday, 20th October 2020

  Caledonian Road in Hartlepool has been closed to traffic temporarily on public safety grounds amid fears over the structural condition of a house.

• Near £1 million boost for highways and footpath improvements

  Published on Friday, 16th October 2020

  Fifteen road and five footpath improvement schemes are to be carried out sooner than expected after Hartlepool Borough Council received almost £1 million in additional funding from the Government.

• Plans to re-develop Hartlepool railway station revealed

  Published on Thursday, 24th September 2020

  Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Hartlepool Council Leader Shane Moore today announced plans to boost capacity at Hartlepool railway station by bringing the old second platform back into use, improving rail transport for local people and businesses.

• Buses, bicycles and yellow taxis-only order for part of York Road

  Published on Friday, 11th September 2020

  A temporary buses, bicycles and yellow taxis-only order is to be introduced on York Road, between Victoria Road and Park Road.

• Roundabout improvements will link up Wynyard for pedestrians

  Published on Friday, 28th August 2020

  Work has started on £1.1m of improvements to a busy Wynyard roundabout.

• Rocket House Car Park at Seaton Carew to re-open

  Published on Tuesday, 28th July 2020

  The Rocket House Car Park at Seaton Carew is to re-open from 8.15am tomorrow in a further easing of lockdown restrictions.

• Car parking charges to be reintroduced

  Published on Friday, 3rd July 2020

  From Monday (July 6th), Hartlepool Borough Council is re-introducing all car parking charges that were temporarily suspended as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Parking charges to be re-introduced at Seaton Carew

  Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020

  Pay and display parking charges are to be re-introduced at Seaton Carew from tomorrow (Friday May 29th).

• CORONAVIRUS: Changes to on-street parking at The Front, Seaton Carew

  Published on Thursday, 21st May 2020

  New measures are to be introduced at Seaton Carew to ensure that pedestrians can safely observe social distancing.

• CORONAVIRUS – People reminded to heed movement restrictions as beachfront car parks are closed

  Published on Monday, 30th March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has closed its three Seaton Carew beachfront car parks to encourage people to abide by Government restrictions on movement during the Coronavirus pandemic.

• CORONAVIRUS – Council suspends parking charges

  Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has today suspended charges in all its pay and display public car parks until further notice.

• Elwick Road reconstruction works to begin

  Published on Friday, 21st February 2020

  Work will begin on Monday (February 24th) to reconstruct parts of Elwick Road, with a partial closure and traffic diversions in place.

• Work underway on new cycling and walking route

  Published on Tuesday, 4th February 2020

  Construction work has started to create a new and improved shared route for cyclists and pedestrians on the edge of Hartlepool town centre.

• Yellow-only taxis rule to remain in place

  Published on Wednesday, 4th December 2019

  Hartlepool's distinctive yellow taxis will continue to be a common sight on the town's roads after councillors voted unanimously to keep them.

• Free parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Tuesday, 3rd December 2019

  Shoppers will be able to park for free in Hartlepool town centre on the next three Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

• Resurfacing works to begin on Stockton Road

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019

  Drivers are advised that resurfacing works will begin on Stockton Road next week.

• Roadworks on main route out of Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 10th October 2019

  Drivers are warned of roadworks on a main route out of Hartlepool this weekend.

• Sign up to the Commuter Challenge

  Published on Tuesday, 17th September 2019

  Commuters in Hartlepool are being urged to take the first step towards a healthier, happier lifestyle by signing up to the second Let's Go Tees Valley Commuter Challenge.

• Have your say on colour of Hartlepool taxis

  Published on Monday, 16th September 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being invited to say what colour they think the town's hackney carriages should be following a request from the taxi trade to remove the requirement for cars to be yellow.

• A19 safety improvements

  Published on Friday, 23rd August 2019

  Work to close three central reservation gaps on the A19 in Hartlepool is about to commence.

• Teamwork paves the way for better roads

  Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2019

  Repairs have been carried out to a major stretch of a busy Hartlepool road in a partnership between Hartlepool Borough Council and housing provider Thirteen.

• Stockton Street to be closed for re-surfacing works

  Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2019

  The A689 (Stockton Street) through the centre of Hartlepool is to undergo a series of evening and night-time closures this week and next whilst re-surfacing works are carried out.

• Reconstruction work to begin on Mowbray Road

  Published on Wednesday, 31st July 2019

  Drivers are advised that a full road reconstruction will be carried out on Mowbray Road during the coming months.

• Bishop Cuthbert improvement works to commence

  Published on Friday, 26th July 2019

  Work is due to commence next week (Monday 29th July) to improve more than two kilometres of path within the Bishop Cuthbert area.

• ​​​​​​​Resurfacing works planned to improve borough’s roads

  Published on Friday, 19th July 2019

  Drivers are advised that essential road resurfacing works will be carried out in the coming weeks on various routes across Hartlepool.

• Resurfacing works planned throughout June to improve borough’s roads

  Published on Tuesday, 28th May 2019

  Drivers are advised that essential road resurfacing works will be carried out in the coming weeks on various routes across Hartlepool.

• Traffic lights to be turned off temporarily

  Published on Thursday, 9th May 2019

  All traffic lights at the top of Church Street in Hartlepool are to be switched off and some roads closed temporarily as part of on-going town centre regeneration works.

• Resurfacing works planned throughout May to improve borough’s roads

  Published on Tuesday, 7th May 2019

  Drivers are advised that essential road resurfacing works will be carried out in the coming weeks on various routes across Hartlepool.

• Have you signed up for the Commuter Challenge?

  Published on Friday, 26th April 2019

  Employees across Hartlepool are being urged to take the first steps towards a healthier, happier lifestyle by signing up to the Let's Go Tees Valley Commuter Challenge.

• Number of bikers killed and seriously injured rises

  Published on Monday, 15th April 2019

  The number of bikers killed or seriously injured on North East roads in the last five years has risen by 8%.

• Support cycle-to-work initiative, residents urged

  Published on Friday, 22nd March 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged to support an initiative to promote cycling by riding their bikes all or part of the way to work.

• Hartlepool Borough Council announces new casual vacancies

  Published on Thursday, 21st March 2019

  Hartlepool Borough Council has announced plans to establish a new pool of casual lollipop men and women.

• A fifth of road fatalities in North East involve a speeding driver

  Published on Friday, 8th March 2019

  Drivers are being urged to stick to the speed limit – and drive according to the conditions – after it was revealed that a fifth of all road deaths in the region involved a speeding driver.

• Challoner Road resurfacing is postponed

  Published on Friday, 1st February 2019

  The road resurfacing due to be carried out in Challoner Road over the next two weekends has been postponed due to the weather conditions.

• Roadworks coming up in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 7th December 2018

  Drivers are warned of two upcoming lots of roadworks in Hartlepool, which will be carried out at night to minimise disruption to motorists.

• Free parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Friday, 7th December 2018

  Shoppers are being offered free Saturday parking in Hartlepool town centre in the run-up to Christmas.

• Temporary part road closure to allow for wall repairs

  Published on Friday, 16th November 2018

  Drivers are advised that the section of Hartlepool’s Church Street between Whitby Street and the entrance to Church Square will be closed to traffic from Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 November.

• Work underway on highway and footpath improvements

  Published on Friday, 26th October 2018

  A programme of road and pavement improvements is underway following a decision by councillors to spend a significant budget saving on the works.

• New lay-by improves road safety

  Published on Thursday, 16th August 2018

  A new lay-by on a Hartlepool estate is helping to improve safety by taking parked cars off a busy road.

• £4million approved for Elwick Bypass

  Published on Friday, 27th July 2018

  Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded £4.18million to help bring forward a vital new road in Hartlepool.

• Busy junction to be closed for three weeks

  Published on Friday, 20th July 2018

  A busy junction in Hartlepool is to be closed for three weeks from tonight whilst road reconstruction works are carried out and new traffic signals installed.

• Traffic lights upgraded to improve safety

  Published on Tuesday, 5th June 2018

  TRAFFIC lights at a busy Hartlepool junction have been upgraded with the introduction of a new right turn filter in a bid to improve safety.

• Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers

  Published on Monday, 16th April 2018

  A week-long crackdown on speeding drivers will take place across Cleveland and Durham from today (Monday 16th April).

• Dalton Piercy Road re-opened

  Published on Wednesday, 28th March 2018

  A SECTION of Dalton Piercy Road has now re-opened following drainage works and repairs to the road surface.

• Road to be closed for pedestrian crossing works

  Published on Wednesday, 28th March 2018

  PART of a busy Hartlepool road is to be closed to traffic during the installation of a new pedestrian crossing.

• Plea to motorists as biker season begins

  Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018

  WITH Easter almost upon us and spring weather approaching, more and more bikers will be taking to the roads, resulting in a higher risk of collisions and deaths.

• Dalton Piercy Road closure update

  Published on Friday, 23rd March 2018

  PLEASE note that the section of the Dalton Piercy Road from the reservoir entrance north of Dalton Piercy to just south of the beck and the pumping station remains temporarily closed.

• Motorists advised of temporary road closure

  Published on Friday, 16th March 2018

  MOTORISTS are advised that a section of the Dalton Piercy Road close to the village of Dalton Piercy has been closed temporarily due to a severe deterioration in the condition of the road surface.

• Ride to work for chance to win prizes

  Published on Thursday, 15th March 2018

  RESIDENTS of Hartlepool are being urged to get on their bikes and ride to work for a chance to win some great prizes.

• Please take care on the roads

  Published on Friday, 2nd March 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council’s gritting teams are continuing to work around the clock to treat the town’s roads and keep traffic moving.

• Keeping town's roads moving

  Published on Wednesday, 28th February 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council's gritting teams are currently working tirelessly and doing their best to deal with the extreme winter weather conditions affecting roads across the town.

• More chances to have your say on proposed Elwick bypass

  Published on Wednesday, 7th February 2018

  THERE are some more opportunities for people to give their views on Hartlepool Borough Council’s proposed route and design for a bypass of Elwick village.

• Free parking to help football club

  Published on Thursday, 18th January 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council is to waive town centre car parking charges on Saturday as part of the campaign to save Hartlepool United FC.

• Have your say on proposed Elwick bypass

  Published on Thursday, 18th January 2018

  PEOPLE are being urged to give their views on Hartlepool Borough Council’s proposed route and design for a bypass of Elwick village at some special consultation events.

• Meeting to consider Seaton parking controls

  Published on Thursday, 18th January 2018

  THE future of experimental parking controls at Seaton Carew is to be considered by Hartlepool Borough Council's Neighbourhood Services Committee at a meeting next week.

• Sign up for Commuter Challenge

  Published on Monday, 8th January 2018

  RESIDENTS of Hartlepool are being urged to "go green in 2018" and to begin by signing up for a special challenge.

• Council transport team wins at national awards

  Published on Wednesday, 20th December 2017

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council’s Transport and Infrastructure team are celebrating after winning a prestigious award at a national ceremony.

• Promoting alternatives to the car

  Published on Monday, 11th December 2017

  A TEAM of Personalised Travel Planners is visiting Hartlepool homes as part of a campaign to encourage people to adopt more sustainable forms of transport.

• Free Saturday parking for Christmas shoppers

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2017

  SHOPPERS will be able to park for free in Hartlepool town centre on four Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

• A689 into Hartlepool to be closed for part of weekend

  Published on Tuesday, 7th November 2017

  DRIVERS are advised that the eastbound carriageway of the A689 into Hartlepool will be closed for part of this weekend for essential resurfacing.

• Further Seaton Parking Plan consultation

  Published on Monday, 6th November 2017

  A further consultation event will be held this week to seek feedback from members of the public on experimental parking controls at Seaton Carew.

• It’s good to share!

  Published on Friday, 29th September 2017

  RESIDENTS of Hartlepool travelling by car are being urged to share their vehicles with others wherever possible.

• Co-wheels Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 11th September 2017

  Hartlepool's Community Car Hire Club. Co-wheels Hartlepool offers “pay-as-you-drive” vehicle hire.

• Watch out for roadworks in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 18th July 2017

  DRIVERS are being warned to watch out for roadworks in Hartlepool.

• VIDEO: Council support for Co-wheels scheme

  Published on Thursday, 28th July 2016

  HARTLEPOOL councillors have given their backing to a new “pay-as you drive” community car hire scheme.

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