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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New milestone for Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub
Construction of Hartlepool’s new flagship Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub has reached an exciting new milestone with the multi-million pound development entering the final fit-out stage.
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Expansion of weekly food waste collections continues
The next roll-out of weekly food waste collections in Hartlepool has been announced.
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CCTV network investment set to boost community safety
A major investment in CCTV to modernise, expand and strengthen coverage across Hartlepool is set to boost community safety.
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Celebrating over 300 years of fostering in Hartlepool
Over 300 years of caring for Hartlepool children and giving them the best start in life have been celebrated in a very special event.
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Transformation of Hartlepool’s historic Wesley Chapel enters final phase
The restoration of Hartlepool’s iconic Grade II listed Wesley Chapel has reached an exciting new stage, with the internal fit‑out of the building now rapidly taking shape.
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New community mural transforms Brierton Lane shops
A vibrant new community mural has been unveiled at Brierton Lane shops, turning a previously vandalised wall into a colourful celebration of creativity and local pride.
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Happiness thousands of times over with Hartlepool Holiday Fun
As it gears up for another action-packed programme of Easter activities for eligible school-aged children, Hartlepool Holiday Fun has notched up another phenomenal year.
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Voting opens soon to choose Hartlepool’s Youth Representative
Voting will shortly get under way to choose Hartlepool’s next Youth Representative and young people across the town are being encouraged to take part and make their voices heard.
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Expansion of weekly food waste collections continues
The next roll-out of weekly food waste collections in Hartlepool is underway.
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Food Waste Action Week
We're supporting national Food Waste Action Week which is running from 9-15 March.