Politics

Hartlepool Borough Council has increased security at the town's Civic Centre to protect frontline staff from abuse.

Council increases security to protect frontline staff

Sue Leonard, front left, with, from left, Amelia and Mark Leonard, Joanne Grieves with her children Daniel and Emily, Elizabeth Charlton and Fred Grieves at the family's farm close to Elwick. Picture by FRANK REID

Family's fear over £24m relief road plans

Becky Crocker, from Network Rail, and Matt Croasdale, from Northern, at Hartlepool Rail station with the new bridge and restored second platform behind them. Picture by FRANK REID

Services confirmed for revamped £12m rail station

Tall Ships leaving Victoria Dock at the end of the four-day event in July. Picture by IAN MALCOLMSON.

'Humongous' efforts of Tall Ships Races staff praised

MP Jill Mortimer outside her Hartlepool office.

MP raises immigration concerns again in Parliament

12-14 Church Street Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Student accommodation plans refused

Plans have been lodged to make 78 Grange Road, Hartlepool into an eight bedroom house in multiple occupancy. Picture by FRANK REID

Bid to turn town property into eight bed HMO

Owner Douglas Hennells photographed outside The McOrville, Elwick Village, after winning permission to extend the premises. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool village pub wins its battle to expand

Former Havelock Day Centre. Picture via Google Maps.

Offer for former day centre land

The Bima Suci as it leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races in July. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Tall Ships Races visitor numbers revealed

Conservative councillor Bob Buchan said: "We’re confident that the service will continue to be very successful."

Councillors slammed for new £520 home care charge

The current leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, Councillor Mike Young, has "no issue" with the introduction of a vote of no confidence option against councillors and their deputies.

Council leaders may soon face 'vote of no confidence' rules

The current ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Shane Moore.

Why future mayors could be 'longest serving elected members'

The site of the former Hartlepool Car Valeting Centre after demolition work early in 2023.

Petrol station to sell alcohol 24/7

Gas-like smells have been reported in Billingham and Wynyard.

Mystery as gas-like smells prompt 'larger than usual' number of calls

Health bosses have described the University Hospital of Hartlepool as vital for the area.

Hartlepool hospital services 'essential' to new group
Calls have been made for services to return to Hartlepool after health bosses outlined the "vital" part the town will play in a new hospital group.

The large scale development will cover five areas of land totalling 61.4 hectares north of the A689, Wynyard Park, Hartlepool. Pic via Google Maps.

Boost in bid to build 1,200 new homes

What new bungalows in Dumfries Road, Hartlepool could look like. Rendered by BDN (Building Design Northern).

Dementia friendly bungalows plan submitted

LilyAnne's workers have helped dozens of rough sleepers by working with partner agencies.

Charity launches campaign to help the homeless

Cllr Chris McEwan will run for Tees Valley Mayor in 2024.

Labour confirm Tees Valley Mayor candidate

Wesley fire a 'huge setback' to renovation plans

Cllr Brash is calling on the government for more funding for the University Hospital of Hartlepool among other town amenities. Picture by FRANK REID

Labour MP hopeful's Autumn Statement wish list for town

The Star Centre, Flint Walk, Hartlepool. Picture via Google Maps.

Urgent repairs needed to children’s homes

New data revealed the latest number of empty homes in town. Photo Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Town has almost 2,000 empty properties

Victoria ward includes Grange Road and part of York Road in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Town ward to get over £300,000 to tackle crime

Tyres dumped in Beachfield Drive. Pic Via Gordon Cranney.

Anger as tyres are dumped in spate of locations

The now demolished Hartlepool Car Valeting Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

D-Day in petrol station's plan to sell booze 24/7
A new date has been set for a licensing hearing over a bid from a planned new petrol station in Hartlepool to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.

Councillor Mike Young.

Leader’s plans for ‘amazing’ council houses

24 Church Street, Hartlepool, pic via Google Maps.

Plans for seven-bed HMO lodged

The Headland and Harbour ward will be one of those to get the extra patrols. Picture by FRANK REID

Stepping up antisocial behaviour patrols in town wards

Golden Flatts Primary School, Hartlepool.

RAAC found in primary school

Hartlepool Enterprise Centre in Brougham Terrace.

Council looking for someone to lease enterprise centre

Sandwell Park, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Mental health hospital 'standing empty' for months

36 Victoria Road, in Hartlepool, is to be transformed into the town's latest HMO.

The latest HMO plan to be approved for Hartlepool

Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer in her constituency office.

MP pleads for 'illegal migrants' to be expelled

MP for Hartlepool Jill Mortimer.

MP's shock at pensioner's death

Hartlepool borough councillors have unanimously agreed that an investigation should take place into a leaflet suggesting council tax bills could be frozen.

Investigation into council tax leaflet claims

The former Watson's fruit and veg store at 145 Elwick Road, Hartlepool.

Plans approved to transform empty fruit and veg store

From left, Labour councillor Jonathan Brash and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Mike Young. An extraordinary council meeting will be held next week to discuss the town's 2024-25 council tax.

Special meeting to discuss council tax leaflet row

The junction of West View Road and Heortnesse Road, in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

New safety measures for two roads

The junction of Gladstone Street and Durham Street, Hartlepool, where yellow lines will shortly appear.

Yellow lines to be painted on town street corners

Keir Starmer is interrupted by a heckler. Credit: Getty

Keir Starmer Labour conference speech crashed by protester

Hartlepool Borough Council estimates that it is likely to be nearly £4m over budget during the next financial year.

Council predicting near £4m overspend

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Mike Young has been quizzed over a political leaflet amid claims that council tax could be frozen for the 2024-25 financial year from next April.

Political row over claims council tax will be frozen

The site of the demolished Hourglass pub, Hartlepool.

Fire chiefs glad to see end of derelict pub

147 Stockton Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

HMO and flat application approved

Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer.

£20m boost 'levelling up in action' says MP

Geoff Lilley, who is part of the Seaton Carew Sea Swimmers group, also known as the Brass Monkeys, has urged Hartlepool Borough Council to consider installing new rinse off facilities for open water swimmers.

Bid to install rinse off facilities for open water swimmers

10 Park Square, Hartlepool, white door, will not be transformed into a HMO after complaints from nearby residents.

Residents win battle against HMO plan

Michael to champion needs of forces veterans

Hartlepool is one of six towns in the North East that will receive the funding.

Hartlepool awarded £20m of Levelling Up money

Computer generated image of what Hartlepool new leisure centre Highlight should look like.

Start date for Highlight leisure centre

Hartlepool's former Wilko store. Picture by FRANK REID

Leaders react to ‘sad’ Wilko closure

Councillor Bob Buchan and Nicola Whittle, project officer (parks and open spaces) with the Burn Valley sensory garden behind them. Picture by FRANK REID

Levelling Up money helps improve Hartlepool park

The first floor of the Golden Sands Amusements building, at Seaton Carew, is set to become a bar and restaurant.

New bar gets alcohol licence after objections are dropped