Community safety news
Council issues water safety warning ahead of the half-term holidays
Published on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024With the school half-term holidays just around the corner, Hartlepool Borough Council has issued some important water safety advice to help people stay safe if they head to the town's beaches.
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Property Closure Order aims to stamp out drug dealing in Hartlepool
Published on Friday, 24th March 2023Community safety officials in Hartlepool have successfully secured a Closure Order on a property in an attempt to tackle its use as a base for drug dealing, associated crime and anti-social behaviour
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Residents reminded of beach safety
Published on Wednesday, 7th July 2021As 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.
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Act early and save lives from terrorism
Published on Wednesday, 18th November 2020People in Hartlepool who are worried that a friend or loved one may be at risk of being radicalised are being urged to ‘act early’ and get help from a new national website.
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Lights against crime
Published on Wednesday, 30th October 2019Householders in Hartlepool are being urged to take extra steps to safeguard their properties now that the clocks have gone back.
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Day of Action targets Oxford Road area
Published on Friday, 25th October 2019A multi-agency Day of Action is to be held in the Oxford Road area of Hartlepool to tackle a wide range of crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.
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Don’t be a victim of crime this summer
Published on Monday, 29th July 2019Hartlepool Community Safety Team’s Victim Services Officer Jane Munden is offering summertime crime prevention advice at a series of free drop-in events over the coming weeks.
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Free battery replacement for your door and window alarms
Published on Friday, 22nd March 2019Residents in Hartlepool can now have the batteries in their door and window alarms replaced for free thanks to a new initiative.
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Community Safety Team celebrates first birthday
Published on Friday, 8th March 2019A multi-agency partnership working together to tackle crime in Hartlepool is celebrating its first birthday.
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Important safety notice issued by Hartlepool Borough Council
Published on Tuesday, 27th November 2018Product Recall: Home Hire Vertical Sunbeds. Supplied by Carlton Leisure Ltd trading as Golden Brown Sunbeds, Murray Street, Hartlepool.
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Day of Action declared success in the town
Published on Friday, 7th September 2018A recent multi-agency “Day of Action” has been hailed a success in the town.
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Be fire safe this half term
Published on Friday, 25th May 2018Cleveland 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.
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Library closures
Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018DUE to the severe weather conditions, this page will be updated as and when our Community Hubs and libraries inform us of early closures and late openings.
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Keep warm and well
Published on Monday, 26th February 2018The Met Office has predicted severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow over the next six days.
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Register your appliance for a safer home
Published on Tuesday, 16th January 2018Hartlepool residents can improve their home safety by registering fridges, freezers and washing machines.
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Council staff receive life-saving training
Published on Thursday, 14th September 2017STAFF at the Council-owned Centre for Independent Living (CIL) have been brought up to speed with life-saving technology following the recent installation of a defibrillator at the centre.