With the cash helping to finance a film production village in the Whitby Street and Lynn Street area, Mr Sunak toured the nearby Northern School of Art and Northern TV and Film Studios on Thursday, January 19, to admire its new facilities. Here are pictures from his visit as well as flashbacks to appearances in town by his predecessors.
5. Trying something new
The Prime Minister attempted screen-printing during his visit to the Northern School of Art. Photo: Scott Heppell, PA
6. Afternoon visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Hartlepool on Thursday afternoon - less than 24 hours after the town was awarded £16.5m of Government Levelling Up Money. Photo: Scott Heppell, PA
7. Screen-printing attempts
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks at his screen-printing during a visit to Northern School of Art in Hartlepool. Photo: Scott Heppell, PA
8. In conversation
The Prime Minister toured the Northern School of Art. Photo: Scott Heppell, PA