Highlight opening date announced
Hartlepool Borough Council is delighted to announce that the town’s new multi‑million‑pound Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub will open on Wednesday 10th June 2026.
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Garden Waste Subscription Service – sign up for 2026
Residents can now sign up to Hartlepool Borough Council’s Garden Waste Subscription Service for 2026.
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Trades academy plan unveiled as partners sign landmark deal
Plans have been unveiled for a skills academy that will bring back into use the historic former Binns building in Hartlepool.
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Major roundabout road repair scheme to commence
Work is about to begin on a scheme to replace the worn out road surface around a busy Hartlepool roundabout.
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The search is on for this year's Hartlepool beach lifeguards
Have you got what it takes to join Hartlepool’s lifeguards?
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Core Council Tax frozen
At a meeting of Full Council on Tuesday 3 March, members agreed unanimously to freeze Core Council Tax for 2026/27, recognising the financial pressures facing many households across the borough.
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Enterprise centre welcomes new food business
Flavour Box, specialising in the fusion of Indian street food with classic British dishes, is the latest business to move into Hartlepool Enterprise Centre.
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New Employment Hub opens on the Headland
A brand-new Employment Hub on the Headland has been officially opened, providing residents with a welcoming, accessible space to gain support, build skills and explore new job opportunities.
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More Hartlepool homes to receive weekly food waste collections
A further expansion of weekly food waste collections from homes in Hartlepool has been announced.
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Public toilets closed due to vandalism
Public toilets at Seaton Carew have had to be closed after the door entry systems were badly damaged by vandals.
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Communities at heart of “active” drive
A new initiative aims to increase physical activity amongst Hartlepool residents thanks to funding from Sport England, which has awarded the town around £309,000 through its Place Expansion programme.