Neighbourhoods news

• Help us capture memories of historic conservation area

  Published on Thursday, 8th August 2019

  Volunteers are being sought to help with a project that involves recording people's memories of the historic Church Street Conservation Area.

• Court grants closure orders

  Published on Friday, 26th July 2019

  Action has been taken to seal off three properties in Hartlepool after complaints from the community about drug activity.

• Parks retain prestigious quality awards

  Published on Friday, 19th July 2019

  Two parks in Hartlepool have again been awarded a prestigious international quality award which recognises open spaces meeting the highest possible standards.

• Councillors to consider investment in outdoor play provision

  Published on Wednesday, 17th July 2019

  Councillors in Hartlepool will be asked to prioritise funding for three new outdoor play "hubs" when they meet next week.

• Telephone system maintenance

  Published on Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

  The Council’s telephone system will be unavailable today (Wednesday 3rd July) from 5.30pm to 8.30pm due to essential maintenance.

• Help protect little terns, beach visitors urged

  Published on Thursday, 20th June 2019

  Visitors to a Hartlepool beach are being urged to respect a colony of rare seabirds and avoid disturbing their nests.

• Longscar Centre demolition welcomed

  Published on Monday, 20th May 2019

  The demolition of the fire-ravaged Longscar Centre in Seaton Carew has been welcomed by the Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council.

• Headland Town Square set for £120,000 overhaul

  Published on Wednesday, 17th April 2019

  Work has started on £120,000 of maintenance, repairs and improvements to the Headland Town Square.

• New path will give people better access to war memorial

  Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019

  Work will start shortly on a project to improve access to a Headland war memorial, especially for older residents and people with disabilities.

• Big boost for Church Street renovation

  Published on Friday, 15th March 2019

  The regeneration of one of Hartlepool’s most historic streets has been given a big boost after funding was approved for the renovation of a derelict shop.

• Residents urged to back new dog fouling campaign

  Published on Monday, 11th February 2019

  Thoughtless dog owners – we’re watching you!

• Work under way on shopping area improvements

  Published on Friday, 25th January 2019

  Work is under way on improvements to Hartlepool’s King Oswy Shops area, off King Oswy Drive.

• Damaged beach ramp to be repaired

  Published on Friday, 21st December 2018

  A beach ramp built as part of new sea defences is to be repaired after engineers found it had suffered damage as a result of being subjected to a greater force from the sea than the steps it replaced.

• BYPASS FUNDING AND LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGY APPROVED

  Published on Thursday, 20th December 2018

  A multi-million pound scheme for a new bypass that will improve safety on the A19 and improve access into Hartlepool has taken a major step forward.

• Beach ramp closed during investigation

  Published on Wednesday, 5th December 2018

  Investigations are underway after two coping stones on a ramp leading to the beach on the Headland became dislodged.

• Second day of action hailed a success

  Published on Friday, 26th October 2018

  A multi-agency operation to tackle a range of problems affecting blocks of flats in Hartlepool has been hailed a big success.

• New environmental recruits hit the streets

  Published on Wednesday, 12th September 2018

  Eight new recruits taken on by Hartlepool Borough Council to boost its environmental workforce are now in place and working hard to help improve the cleanliness and tidiness of the town.

• Streets to be targeted by "Day of Action"

  Published on Wednesday, 15th August 2018

  A multi-agency "Day of Action" is to be held in a part of Hartlepool town centre to tackle a range of issues.

• Property purchase boosts regeneration scheme

  Published on Thursday, 26th July 2018

  Hartlepool Council has stepped in to buy the derelict Shades Hotel in Church Street, giving the on-going regeneration of the area a massive boost.

• Council in clampdown on littering from vehicles

  Published on Wednesday, 25th July 2018

  Councillors have agreed to adopt new legal powers to tackle the problem of litter thrown from vehicles.

• Revamped Church Street re-opens

  Published on Monday, 16th July 2018

  Church Street in Hartlepool has been completely re-opened to traffic after undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment.

• Work commencing to allow paddling pool to reopen

  Published on Thursday, 5th July 2018

  Work to repair a popular paddling pool in Hartlepool will start today so that it can open for the school summer holidays.

• Investment boost for Hartlepool's roads and footpaths

  Published on Thursday, 21st June 2018

  COUNCILLORS have agreed to spend a significant budget saving on improving Hartlepool's roads and pavements.

• Litter heroes recognised by Mayor

  Published on Thursday, 17th May 2018

  A YOUNG girl who scooped a national award for helping to protect her local environment was the guest of honour of Hartlepool's Mayor recently.

• Appeal issued after play equipment arson attack

  Published on Tuesday, 1st May 2018

  AN APPEAL for information has been issued after play equipment in a Hartlepool park was set alight and destroyed.

• Council to install new dog waste bag dispensers

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council has announced plans to install 40 free dog waste bag dispensers at key locations across the town.

• Park regeneration set to go ahead

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  MORE THAN half a million pounds is to be spent restoring a popular Hartlepool park back to its former glory.

• Risk of high winds

  Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018

  HARTLEPOOL continues to be affected by an historic spell of bitter cold and snow.

• Weather affects refuse collections

  Published on Wednesday, 28th February 2018

  Please note that refuse and recycling collections have been suspended due to road and weather conditions.

• Council's appeal after bell buoy theft

  Published on Monday, 22nd January 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council is appealing for information after thieves stole a one tonne bell buoy feature from the town’s Central Estate.

• 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.

• Bring Wesley back into use, says councillor

  Published on Friday, 15th December 2017

  A SENIOR councillor says it is vital that the fire-ravaged former Wesley Chapel in Hartlepool is brought back into use given its key town centre location.

• Book your Christmas tree collection

  Published on Wednesday, 13th December 2017

  RESIDENTS of Hartlepool can help the local environment by arranging to have their real Christmas trees collected for recycling once the festive season is over.

• Great Greatham awarded gold at Northumbria in Bloom

  Published on Friday, 22nd September 2017

  GREATHAM village has won gold in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition thanks to a combined community effort.

• VIDEO: Popular wildflower planting programme extended

  Published on Wednesday, 10th May 2017

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council’s acclaimed wildflower scheme has been extended again in 2017 to include seven perennial wildflower meadows.

• New dog control ‘traffic light’ system installed on Hartlepool farm

  Published on Friday, 3rd February 2017

  HARTLEPOOL Council has launched a pilot initiative to remind dog owners that they must take responsibility for their pets when in the vicinity of a local farm.

• VIDEO: Popular wildflower planting programme blooms in Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 28th July 2016

  AREAS of Hartlepool are again awash with colour thanks to Hartlepool Borough Council’s widely acclaimed wildflower planting programme.

• VIDEO: Partnership working to tackle illegal use of off-road bikes

  Published on Thursday, 26th May 2016

  COMMUNITY safety agencies are working together to target the off-road bikers who make the lives of local residents a misery in Hartlepool.

• VIDEO: Wildflower meadows to grace Hartlepool again this summer

  Published on Wednesday, 25th May 2016

  A short video showing the sowing of a wildflower meadow at Seaton Carew.

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