A 7.7% rent increase for council homes in Hartlepool has been approved by councillors after officers stressed it will help deliver "good quality" properties and services for tenants.
Councillors have hailed the "fantastic" impact the Tall Ships Races had on Hartlepool following an in-depth review of the July event.
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