Have your say on future of the town

Published Thursday, 28th September 2017

HARTLEPOOL Council is giving local residents the opportunity to have their say at a series of events in October.

Following on from the town-wide conversation which took place last summer, the Your Say, Our Future Annual Conversation events will focus on updating residents on what the Council has been doing over the last year.

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Those attending will hear from the Chief Executive of the Council Gill Alexander about the progress made so far, and the challenges that the Council faces over the next few years.

Members of the public will also have the opportunity to discuss ways in which the rising demand on services can be managed, including the impact of litter and waste and loneliness and social isolation.

Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Chair of Hartlepool Council’s Finance and Policy Committee and Leader of the Council, said: “It is important to reflect on the progress we have made as a Council as a result of conversations with residents.

“By involving members of the public at this early stage, we are able to put the issues that matter most at the centre of our plans moving forward.

“Government grant cuts have placed incredible pressure on both the Council and our town, and we still have some very difficult decisions to make over the next two financial years.

“However, we are dedicated to protecting the vast majority of frontline services and jobs, whilst keeping our unwavering ambition focussed on investing in this town’s future through key regeneration projects as identified in the Council Plan 2017/20.

“We urge all members of the community to attend these events to see just how far we have come and where we are going.”

Each of the three events will follow the same format and will take place on:

  • Wednesday 4 October – 3pm to 5pm – Council Chamber, Civic Centre
  • Wednesday 11 October – 8am to 10am – Community Hub South
  • Thursday 12 October – 6pm to 8pm – Community Hub North
To book a place for one of the events, please contact yoursay@hartlepool.gov.uk