Regeneration

A town with a vision

Hartlepool is one of the largest towns in the north-east, with a proud heritage linked to the sea. Today, we’re building on that history to create a vibrant, well-connected waterfront market town focused on leisure, living, and learning.

We're undergoing significant regeneration to improve the town centre, housing, and infrastructure. These projects aim to enhance the quality of life for residents and boost the local economy. 

Investing in the future

Key projects and programmes include:

  • Hartlepool Town Deal
  • The Waterfront
  • Long Term Plan for Towns
  • Screen Industries Production Village

Town Deal

drone view of the town of hartlepool seeing visible land and sea

In 2021, Hartlepool received £25 million from the government’s Town Deal to support new regeneration plans. These plans were shaped by the Town Investment Plan, which was developed after consulting with over 400 residents, businesses, and organisations.

We worked closely with the Hartlepool Town Deal Board, which includes members from the public, private, and voluntary sectors. The local community also helped shape the plans through public consultation.

Find out more about the Town Deal Project

The Waterfront Programme

many different boats on Hartlepool marina

The Hartlepool Waterfront Programme will make the town more attractive by improving cultural, heritage, and leisure spaces. It focuses on investing in physical infrastructure to create a vibrant destination with lots to see and do.

The aim is to develop a landmark attraction that includes:

  • cultural and heritage sites
  • leisure and event spaces
  • water sports facilities
  • high-quality landscaped public areas

These improvements will help regenerate the marina and give people more reasons to visit, and return to Hartlepool.

Find out more about The Waterfront Programme

Plan for Neighbourhoods

drone image of hartlepool at sunset

Hartlepool is one of 55 towns chosen by the government to take part in the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. This initiative supports regeneration by involving more local people and organisations in decisions about investment.

Hartlepool will receive £20 million in funding over the coming years. This is in addition to previous funding from the Town Deal and the Levelling Up Fund.

Find out more about the Plan for Neighbourhoods

Screen Industries Production Village

screen industries building number two

Hartlepool is creating a new Screen Industries Production Village in Church Street to grow the town’s film and TV sector.

The project includes:

  • buying and restoring key buildings, including the former Shades Hotel
  • creating new production spaces and workshops
  • improving public areas such as Lynn Street and Whitby Street

The government has awarded £16.4 million to support this project. It is expected to create 131 new jobs and boost the local economy. This is in addition to the £25 million Town Deal funding for other regeneration projects.

Find out more about the Screen Industries Production Village