Benefits and grants news

• Household Support Fund extension – distribution details

  Published on Monday, 25th April 2022

  Councillors in Hartlepool have approved proposals for the distribution of a further £993,000 of Government funding that aims to provide support to households facing financial hardship.

• Household Support Fund - details announced

  Published on Monday, 22nd November 2021

  Councillors in Hartlepool have approved proposals for the distribution of a £993,000 Government grant that aims to provide support to households facing financial hardship over the winter.

• Food vouchers to be sent out next week

  Published on Tuesday, 8th December 2020

  Food vouchers will shortly be sent out to the families of around 8,000 children and young people in Hartlepool to ensure they don’t go hungry over the Christmas holidays.

• Community Pot aims to tackle pandemic hardship

  Published on Monday, 7th December 2020

  A major new initiative has been launched to support Hartlepool residents suffering hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Are you eligible for a Test & Trace Support Payment?

  Published on Friday, 20th November 2020

  Self-isolating Hartlepool residents are being reminded they may be eligible for financial help through the Government’s Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme.

• Apply for COVID-19 support grants, businesses urged

  Published on Monday, 9th November 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool are urging local businesses adversely affected by COVID-19 restrictions to apply online to see if they are eligible for financial assistance.

• Do you qualify for a Test & Trace Support Payment?

  Published on Friday, 6th November 2020

  Hartlepool residents on low incomes and unable to work whilst self-isolating are reminded that they can apply for help from the Government’s Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme.

• Test & Trace Support Payment – register your details

  Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool are inviting residents to register their details if they think they qualify for help under the Government’s new Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme.

• CORONAVIRUS: Reminder to call us if you're in financial crisis

  Published on Monday, 20th April 2020

  People in financial crisis as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak are being reminded to call Hartlepool Borough Council’s Local Welfare Support team to find out what help may be available.

• CORONAVIRUS: Call us if you're in financial crisis

  Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2020

  People in financial crisis as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak are being advised to call Hartlepool Borough Council’s Local Welfare Support team to find out what help may be available.

• CORONAVIRUS - Important information on applying for benefits

  Published on Friday, 20th March 2020

  In light of the coronavirus outbreak, advice has been issued to residents of Hartlepool as to how they can apply for a range of benefits online.

• Council scheme to tackle child holiday hunger to continue

  Published on Wednesday, 11th July 2018

  Hartlepool Borough Council is to continue a grants scheme to ensure that children across the town don’t go hungry during the school holidays.

• Put pounds back into pockets at Food and Fuel Fairs

  Published on Friday, 27th April 2018

  HARTLEPOOL residents will have another chance to learn about ways to bring down their bills at a series of Food and Fuel Fairs.

• New Filling the Holiday Gap grants scheme launched

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  A NEW grants scheme has been launched by Hartlepool Borough Council to ensure children across the town don't go hungry during the Easter school holidays.

• News article. Growth scheme invests £1.3m into Tees Valley businesses

  Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2015

  Growth scheme invests £1.3m into Tees Valley businesses

• Improving support for disabled people

  Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2015

  A NEW service has been launched to improve life-long support for disabled people.

• Are you entitled for a free flu vaccination?

  Published on Saturday, 20th June 2015

  Thousands of people across are being encouraged to take advantage of a free flu vaccination before the winter season takes hold.

• Swimming Club recognised by the Queen

  Published on Wednesday, 10th June 2015

  The Phoenix Swimming Club for Disabled People has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Her Majesty the Queen

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