Large blocks dislodged from Hartlepool sea defence wall after bad weather

A number of large blocks have been dislodged over the weekend from the wall on the promenade off Marine Drive.

Metal railings on top of the blocks have also broken.

Workmen for the council have been out on Monday morning to cordon off the damage from the public.

It follows a weekend of heavy rain and Storm Babet lashing the region the previous weekend.

The stones that have come away are part of a £9.5m Hartlepool Borough Council scheme to bolster sea defences along the Headland in place since 2019.

A Hartlepool Borough Council spokesman said: “The storms over the weekend caused damage to our coastline. During the storms we installed the floodgates on the Town Wall and thankfully we are not aware of any property flooding. We are undertaking inspections from Crimdon to North Gare and where damage is identified, the areas are being cordoned off and made safe and repairs will be undertaken.”

A flood warning for the Headland was issued on Sunday afternoon covering Marine Drive, Sea View Terrace, York Place, Albion Terrace, South Crescent, Moor Parade, and Broad Field Road.

The Environment Agency said flooding was expected in the area and people were advised to take action to protect themselves and their properties.