Denise McGuckin

Hartlepool Borough Council chief executive Denise McGuckin has retired.

Retiring Hartlepool council boss says town is in 'fabulous state'

Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, and Denise McGuckin, chief executive of the council, celebrate being ranked sixth for productivity in England.

Council ranked in top 10 in England for productivity

Matt Wilton, new chief executive of Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC). Photo credit HBC.

Appointment of new Hartlepool council chief executive approved

Matt Wilton is set to become the new chief executive of Hartlepool Borough Council.

New council chief executive is set to be appointed

Hartlepool Borough Council chief executive Denise McGuckin.

Council chief executive announces her retirement

Land next to Hartlepool Power Station has been designated for a new nuclear development.

Next steps for making £12bn Hartlepool nuclear power plant reality

Hartlepool Borough Council’s executive director of children’s and joint commissioning services, Sally Robinson, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Leading Hartlepool council officer to receive King's Birthday Honour

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash and the letter of support for new nuclear in Hartlepool signed by regional stakeholders.

Leaders support for multi-billion nuclear plans

Brian Dinsdale was Chief Executive of Hartlepool Borough Council between 1988 and 2003.

Tributes to former council chief during key time for town

An artist impression of the new substance misuse centre in Whitby Street, Hartlepool. Picture: Oberlanders Architects

New £3.6m drug centre given the go ahead

A number of Hartlepool leaders visited a new state-of-the-art healthcare unit recently and pledged to do all they can to create opportunities for people in Hartlepool. Pictured from the left are Jonathan Brash, MP for Hartlepool, Gary Wright, deputy director of education and learning at University Hospitals Tees, deputy lord lieutenant for Durham, Peter Bowes, and education lead, Teresa Pounder, beside one of the unit’s simulation manikins.

Senior leaders pledge to create opportunities in healthcare

Denise McGuckin, managing director of Hartlepool Borough Council, has highlighted critical social media messages while admitting "staff morale isn't great".

Council boss admits 'staff morale isn't great'

Standards are lowered at Hartlepool's Victory Square remembrance service in 2023.

Details of Hartlepool Remembrance Sunday services

START substance misuse treatment centre, in Whitby Street, Hartlepool, is to be replaced by a new £3.6m building on the same site. Picture by FRANK REID

Substance misuse treatment centre to be rebuilt on current site

Hartlepool Civic Centre.

Council to borrow £1m for children’s homes

David Cosgrove has retired from Hartlepool Borough Council.

Tributes paid as 'king' and 'queen' of council retire
Tributes have been paid to two "royal" Hartlepool Borough Council officers who are retiring after a combined 80 years of service.
Nic Marko

Lea Harrison died in a mudslide at Carlton Bank on Wednesday afternoon after the area had seen almost a month's worth of rain in a day

Carlton Adventure managers confirm mudslide death investigation

The children’s services team celebrate their Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating. Pic via Hartlepool Borough Council.

Children's services department is 'outstanding'

New Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Brenda Harrison, right, with council managing director Denise McGuckin.

New council leader 'is getting down to work'

Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer is among the leading town figures to sign a letter urging the Government to back plans to build a new nuclear reactor in town.

Leading town figures lobby government over reactor

CCTV coverage

CCTV cutbacks scrapped

Temporary free parking for blue badge holders in Hartlepool is set to end.

Temporary free blue badge parking to end

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

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

Dancer Georgina Mainoo entertains guests at the Hartlepool College of FE during Black History Month. Picture by FRANK REID

College supporting Black History Month

Vapes come in all kinds of colours and flavours.

Council's concerns over young people smoking and vaping

The Bima Suci from Indonesia leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Bon voyage! Tall Ships organisers hail success of event
Organisers of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races have hailed the event an enormous success as it draws to a close.
Mark Payne

Denise McGuckin, managing director of Hartlepool Borough Council.

'It's just fabulous' - Day one of the Hartlepool Tall Ships races 2023

Hartlepool council bosses are concerned at abuse from the public towards staff.

Council bosses concerned at abuse levelled at staff

New Hartlepool Mayor Shane Moore with his wife, Suzzi, who will be his mayoress.

Former Hartlepool council leader becomes town's new mayor

Hartlepool's law courts closed in 2017.

Council buys former magistrates' court building

Hartlepool Director of Public Health Craig Blundred.

Hartlepool drank more alcohol during Covid

Pictured at the signing of the charter are, seated, Councillor Shane Moore and Dalton Piercy Parish Council chair Lyn Noble. Also signing are, standing from second left, parish council chairs Councillors David Woodward (Elwick), John Littlefair (Hart), James Willson (Headland) and Hartlepool Borough Council managing director Denise McGuckin. The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool, Councillor Brian Cowie, standing far left, hosted the proceedings.

Councils sign new joint agreement

Denise McGuckin, managing director of Hartlepool Borough Council responded to the concerns.

Concerns raised over development corporation assets list

Hartlepool Power Station. Picture by FRANK REID

Power station’s life could be prolonged

The Coronation for King Charles III takes place on May 6.

How to apply for cash to celebrate the Coronation

Hartlepool Borough Council managing director Denis McGuckin.

Councillors warned of 'risks' of cutting senior officers' salaries

Labour Hartlepool councillor Jonathan Brash has asked for councillor allowances and senior officer pay to be reviewed as the authority grapples with a near £10m deficit.

Call to review council pay and allowances

The war memorial at Seaton Carew.

Latest on bid to improve war memorial access

North Gare, at Seaton Carew, with Redcar in the background. Hartlepool Borough Council has agreed to join neighbouring Redcar and Cleveland Council to investigate mystery sea life deaths.

New twist in sea life deaths mystery

The Grand Hotel, in Swainson Street, Hartlepool, has new owners.

'Something's happening in Hartlepool, there's a good buzz' - says council boss

The Willows, in Raby Road, Hartlepool

Next steps for redevelopment of Willows building

An artists impression of what a revamped Middleton Grange could look like.

Next steps approved in 'transformational' Middleton Grange redevelopment plans

The lease has been agreed on 15 Church Street.

Lease agreed on key Church Street site to help boost regeneration

The Wesley Chapel. Picture by FRANK REID

Concerns raised over £1.25million public cash for Wesley Chapel redevelopment

Cllr Gordon Cranney has resigned from the Conservative Party.

Re-elected councillor who admitted assault resigns from Conservative Party

Seaton Councillor Gordon Cranney. Picture by Frank Reid

Assault councillor considering his future after he withdraws resignation

Queen Elizabeth II meets wellwishers in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, in July 1977 as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations.

Grants for Hartlepool communities to hold Platinum Jubilee street parties

Children sit in a refugee center in Nadarzyn, near Warsaw, Poland, on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

First refugees from Ukraine 'due to arrive in Hartlepool by Monday'

Hartlepool Civic Centre.

'Still too many' instances of violence and aggression towards council staff

The Elwick bypass is estimated as costing around £18.5m.

'Significant progress' made in bid to build bypass on edge of Hartlepool

One of the new Ukraine appeal donation points in Hartlepool is the community hub at Hartlepool Headland Library,.

Five more donation points to help Ukraine appeal open in Hartlepool

Council managing director Denise McGuckin and leader Shane Moore with the declaration.

Hartlepool council's 'strong action' pledge over staff abuse

Hartlepool Borough Council managing director Denise McGuckin.

Hartlepool in 'good stead' to clinch £20m of government Levelling Up cash

The Clock Tower at Seaton Carew lit up in solidarity for Ukraine. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool landmark turns blue and yellow in support of Ukraine

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