Licences and permits news

Conviction for 'Facebook taxi driver'

Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2019

A Hartlepool man has pleaded guilty to a number of offences relating to him acting as an unlicensed taxi driver, following an investigation led by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Licensing Team.

  • Local business receives 5* rating for animal welfare

    Published on Monday, 18th February 2019

    Blackberry Donkeys has received a five star award from Hartlepool Borough Council for the welfare of its donkeys under a new national animal welfare licensing system.

  • Never grab a Facebook cab

    Published on Thursday, 17th January 2019

    Hartlepool Borough Council has issued a warning against using ‘Facebook Taxis’ following a huge increase in the number of people offering lifts for money on social media.