Planning approval secured for major expansion of Hartlepool’s film and TV production industry
A £33.5 million major expansion of film and television production facilities in Hartlepool is officially underway, following planning approval being granted for a transformative new development.

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Official opening of The Civil Engineering Skills Academy – Hartlepool
A civil engineering skills academy set up to produce future generations of highly trained workers has been officially opened in Hartlepool.
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Give us your views on gambling and the harm it can cause
Residents in Hartlepool are being invited to take part in a survey to share their views and experiences of gambling and the negative impact it can have.
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Meet the Hartlepool Stop Smoking Service team and some successful quitters
In just a few short weeks since it was launched, Hartlepool’s new Stop Smoking Service is already supporting 45 local smokers to quit the habit.
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Shop’s licence revoked over counterfeit vodka
A convenience store in Hartlepool has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after council officials visited the premises and discovered bottles of counterfeit vodka.
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Shop’s licence revoked over counterfeit vodka
A convenience store in Hartlepool has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after council officials visited the premises and discovered bottles of counterfeit vodka.
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Have your say on community safety issues
People in Hartlepool are invited to have their say on community safety issues which concern them.
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Tributes paid to former Council Chief Executive
Tributes have been paid to former Hartlepool Borough Council Chief Executive Brian Dinsdale who has passed away at the age of 76.
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Warning issued over disposal of batteries
Residents are being urged not to put old batteries and electrical devices in their bins following an incident in which a refuse wagon almost caught fire.
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First-ever Hartlepool Literacy Summit “a roaring success”
Businesses and organisations in Hartlepool have come together to back a major new drive to boost adult literacy in the town and unlock residents’ full potential.
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Restoring pride in our communities
A multi-agency “week of action” is to take place in a part of Hartlepool next week to improve residents’ lives and boost their sense of belonging.