Councillor Dave Bruce elected as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council
Councillors in Hartlepool have elected Councillor Dave Bruce as the new Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council.
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New appointments agreed at Hartlepool Borough Council Annual Council
A number of key appointments have been agreed at Hartlepool Borough Council’s Annual Council meeting as the council sets its leadership and governance arrangements for the year ahead.
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Appeal to dog owners to help protect beach and the nesting little terns
Hartlepool Borough Council and Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are asking dog owners to take extra care to help protect visitors using Seaton Carew beach and also the little terns nesting there.
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Businesses invited to shape Hartlepool’s economic future
Businesses across Hartlepool are being invited to have their say on key issues affecting them by taking part in an annual survey.
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Villages to get weekly food waste collections
The roll-out of weekly food waste collections in Hartlepool is continuing, with the service being expanded to homes in the villages of Hart, Elwick and Dalton Piercy.
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Powering Hartlepool’s creative future!
Hartlepool is set to come alive with ideas, inspiration and opportunity thanks to a month-long programme of events to help creative businesses, freelancers and practitioners grow, connect and thrive.
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Seaton Carew earns top quality award
Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has once again been recognised for its outstanding quality, earning a top award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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Changes to town centre parking arrangements
Changes to the way Hartlepool Borough Council-managed car parks in Hartlepool town centre operate are set to come into force from 1 June 2026.
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Explore resilience in new Hartlepool Art Gallery exhibition – and help choose an artist for a future solo show
A new exhibition celebrating resilience in all its forms has opened in Hartlepool Art Gallery - and visitors are being invited to help choose an artist to stage their own solo show at the venue.
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Closure Order secured on house in major win for community safety
Community safety chiefs have secured a Closure Order on a privately-rented property in Hartlepool as part of an ongoing clampdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.
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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.