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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Start Wins Award for Strengthening Hartlepool’s Recovery Community
Start, Hartlepool Borough Council’s drug and alcohol support service, has been awarded the Partnership Impact Award at the Recovery Connections Annual Awards.
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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.