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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Free Easter holiday cycling courses for children
Schoolchildren in Hartlepool are being offered the chance to improve their cycling skills at free Easter holiday training sessions.
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£200,000 of grants awarded to improve and modernise Hartlepool’s community buildings
Fifteen community organisations across Hartlepool have been awarded a combined total of £200,000 in grants to improve, refurbish and modernise much valued community buildings.
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New grant scheme to be launched to improve Hartlepool’s high streets
Hartlepool Borough Council, in partnership with the Hartlepool Board, has launched a new Business Improvement Capital Grant Scheme.
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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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Derelict former nursing home set for demolition
A major eyesore in Hartlepool is finally set to be removed after years of frustration, following the successful conclusion of a long‑running legal battle.
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£300,000 boost for Hartlepool’s parks and play areas
Hartlepool’s parks and play spaces are set for a major boost thanks to a £300,000 programme of investment.
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Closure Order granted on Hartlepool property
Magistrates have granted a three‑month Closure Order on a Hartlepool flat following months of criminal and anti-social behaviour
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Seasonal grass cutting and weed control programme springs into action
Hartlepool Borough Council has launched its 2026 grass cutting and weed management programme, with teams working hard across the borough to keep neighbourhoods looking their best.
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Major boost for sustainable travel as work set to begin on two new cycle routes
Hartlepool is set to take a significant step forward in offering greener, healthier travel options with construction due to begin on two major new cycle routes linking key destinations across the town
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Curtain up on £700,000 of improvements to Hartlepool theatre
Hartlepool Borough Council is forging ahead with £700,000 of improvements to Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, boosting the venue’s appeal for audiences, creative producers and performers alike.