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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Major grant paves the way for historic tower to reopen
The regeneration of Hartlepool has received another major boost with the award of funding to restore and reopen one of the town’s best-known landmarks.
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Highlight pools pass stabilisation tests
The construction of Highlight, Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub, has reached another key milestone.
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Community safety team secures Closure Orders on flats
Closure Orders have been imposed on two more properties in Hartlepool as part of a determined drive to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour across the borough.
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Garden Waste Subscription Service – sign up for 2025
For the most up-to-date information on Hartlepool’s Garden Waste Subscription Service, including details for the 2026 collection year, please visit the dedicated webpage
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Report allergic food reactions via new website
A new website has been launched to encourage people across the North-East to report allergic reactions to food they have eaten.
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Hartlepool firms urged to back major push to boost adult literacy
Businesses and organisations in Hartlepool are being urged to get involved in a major new drive to boost adult literacy in the town and unlock residents’ potential.
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Jobs and Skills Service celebrates best-ever results
Hartlepool Borough Council’s Jobs and Skills Service has been praised after helping hundreds of residents find jobs and giving support to thousands more.
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Young swimmers’ fundraising boost for hospice
Children attending swimming classes at Hartlepool’s Mill House Leisure Centre put their skills to the test to raise vital funds for the town’s Alice House Hospice.
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Have your say on new walking, wheeling and cycling route plans
People are being invited to comment on proposals for two major new walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Hartlepool.
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Transformation of Hartlepool waterfront attractions takes major step forward
The ongoing regeneration of the Hartlepool waterfront has taken another important step forward.