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Hartlepool Council Leader Dave Bruce replies to MP Jonathan Brash on HMO regulation and out-of-area placements. Article 4 Direction decision expected by…
Read the full story →Councillor Dave Bruce, who represents Fens and Greatham Ward for Reform UK, has been elected Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, replacing Graham…
Hartlepool has diverted almost 900 tonnes of food waste since launching weekly collections in November 2025. Council urges more residents to participate,…
Hartlepool Borough Council has appointed Emma Stonehouse as Engagement Officer (Waste and Recycling) to boost recycling rates and help residents recycle…
Hartlepool Recovery Festival returns this September to celebrate National Recovery Month and reduce stigma around addiction, with events including an Art…
Hartlepool Borough Council is supporting Counter Terrorism Policing's Summer Vigilance Campaign, urging residents and event organisers to stay alert at…
Hartlepool students have received their GCSE results. Council leaders visited High Tunstall College to congratulate pupils on their achievements across a…
Hartlepool Borough Council congratulates students receiving AS, A Level, T Level and vocational qualification results on 13 August 2026.
Hartlepool Borough Council Leader sets out three priorities in open letter to new PM: fair funding, social care reform, and council housebuilding support.
Hartlepool primary pupils won a competition to name the council's four food waste collection vehicles. Winners received vouchers and leisure passes.
Hartlepool Borough Council celebrated almost 30 young adults completing supported internships and volunteering placements with the council and Asda.
Hartlepool's new Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub at The Waterfront opens officially on 15 August with free family entertainment, live shows and water…
Road closures will affect Maritime Avenue and Coronation Drive on Sunday 9 August during Hartlepool's Big Lime Triathlon. Diversions in place from 7am to…
Hartlepool's 103rd Carnival is officially open with ten days of entertainment, funfair rides and community events culminating in a Grand Parade on 8…
Hartlepool teenager Tayler, 14, has achieved scuba diving certifications and dived independently to 20 metres after battling stage 4 kidney cancer at age…
Hartlepool Borough Council is consulting residents on extending two Public Space Protection Orders covering dog control and alley gates. Have your say by…
Hartlepool's 2026 Christmas pantomime Cinderella runs 10–27 December at Town Hall Theatre. Tickets from £14 (children) and £16 (adults). Book now.
Big Lime Triathlon returns to Hartlepool marina on 9 August. Events for all abilities, volunteer marshals needed. Entry and sign-up details inside.
Street Food Carousel arrives at Church Square in Hartlepool across four dates from August to October. Local traders invited to apply for stalls.
Hartlepool is hosting free Love Parks Week activities from 24 July to 2 August across six locations, including bowls, beach volleyball, brass band music…