Local elections 2026
The Hartlepool Borough Council local elections took place on Thursday 7 May. Twelve seats - one in each ward - were up for election. The full list of results is as follows.
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Helping our children stay safe
Over 1,000 schoolchildren from across Hartlepool have attended a multi-agency event to learn how to stay safe.
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Hartlepool comes together to celebrate our freedom – then and now
Hartlepool has come together across the generations in a special project to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and celebrate the freedom we’ve enjoyed since then.
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Struggling to pay your Council Tax?
Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a new initiative to engage with householders in Council Tax arrears.
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Make it a fabulous family day out at the Hartlepool Fireworks Spectacular!
Hartlepool’s much-anticipated FREE Fireworks Spectacular is back on Saturday 1 November, with an unforgettable afternoon and evening of entertainment, excitement and celebration on Seaton Carew prom.
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Hartlepool comes together to celebrate our freedom – then and now
Hartlepool is coming together across the generations for a fun-filled celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
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Get set for Hartlepool Restaurant Week!
Hartlepool Restaurant Week returns next week and there’s a wide range of fantastic offers available.
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Headteacher hails impact of School Safety Scheme
Road safety measures on a busy Hartlepool street have been welcomed by a headteacher who says her pupils are now able to get to and from school more safely.
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New hate crime campaign launched
A major new zero tolerance campaign aims to tackle hate crime and hate-related incidents in Hartlepool.
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Could you play a key role in caring for Hartlepool’s conservation areas?
Residents in Hartlepool with an interest in conservation are being offered an exciting and important opportunity to help preserve Hartlepool’s heritage and character for future generations.
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Promoting public safety at country park
New measures have been introduced to ensure visitors can continue to safely enjoy Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool.