Shane Moore

The Headland. Picture by FRANK REID

Conservation area window concerns rumble on

Painted houses on the Headland. Picture by FRANK REID

Extraordinary council meeting called over conservation plans

Hartlepool's historic Headland. Picture by FRANK REID

Conservation area management plans approved

A Hartlepool Borough Council boss says the authority is in a "better place" following the Government's recent Budget.

Council says in a 'better place' following Government's Budget

Councillor Shane Moore (right) presents a cheque of £6,542 to Petty Officer Jane Fox and Able Cadet Olivia Fox from Hartlepool Sea Cadets. This comes as part of the former Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool's charity fundraising during his time in office, from 2023 until 2024.

Councillor Shane Moore presents cheques to Hartlepool charities

Service organiser Mike Male at Victory Square war memorial, in Hartlepool, ahead of the D-Day anniversary service. Picture by FRANK REID

How Hartlepool will mark D-Day 80th anniversary

The show is performed to an audience from the community. Picture by FRANK REID

School helps bring Shakespeare to new audiences

Councillor Shane Moore and Ceremonial Mayor presents the Mayor's Award to three members of the public.

First Mayor’s awards given

From left, Hartlepool Fairtrade Steering Group members Keith Gorton, Chris Eddowes and Martin Green, holding their Fairtrade Town certificate.

Hartlepool’s Fairtrade Town status renewed

Bombardment of the Hartlepools commemoration ceremony takes place at Redheugh Gardens.

Hartlepool remembers the bombardment of the Hartlepools

Hartlepool Ceremonial Mayor Cllr Shane Moore.

Proposal to decide ceremonial mayor role defeated

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

The angels are set to return to Hartlepool for the 2023 Christmas lights switch on.

All you need to know about Hartlepool’s Christmas lights switch on

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 public will get the opportunity to lay wreaths at Hartlepool's Remembrance Sunday services.

Remembrance Sunday service details announced

Hartlepool will once again fall silence to pay tribute to all those who served their country this weekend.

Mark Payne

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

Start date for Highlight leisure centre

Saying a fond farewell to the tall ships.

JILL MORTIMER MP: Fantastic Tall Ships Races put town on the map nationally

Crew and members of the Polish community gather at the grave of Captain Mamert Stankiewicz at a memorial service.

Polish sailors attend poignant service to remember brave sea captain

The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Cllr Shane Moore and his daughter with Imam Tahir Selby and other people taking part in the Charity Walk for Peace in Ward Jackson Park.

People from all walks of life join park peace walk

Hartlepool's growing creative industries sector is centred around Church Street.

High hopes for town's growing screen and creative industries sector

The once very popular former Odeon Cinema in Hartlepool.

Boost in bid to bulldoze former Odeon cinema

Labour prospective parliamentary candidate Jonathan Brash after the local election count at the Mill House Leisure Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

New twist in battle to rule council

Meeting will decide leadership of Hartlepool Borough Council

Candidates and their supporters wait for the outcome of the Hartlepool Borough Council local election results.

Labour narrowly fail to gain overall control of council

Voters go to the polls to elect 12 Hartlepool councillors on May 4.

Hartlepool Borough Council elections preview

Retiring Hartlepool Borough Council director of finance and policy Chris Little.

Tributes paid to retiring financial chief

Tributes have been paid to Hartlepool Borough Council's retiring finance chief after 30 years of service to the town.

Nic Marko

Councillors are pressing ahead with £25m plans for a new Hartlepool relief road.

Council bids to buy disputed land for £25m new road

Independent councillor Shane Moore is to stand down as Hartlepool Borough Council leader.

Council leader set to step down from role

Aaron Jackson has started a petition to save the pier over fears it may be demolished.

Hundreds sign new petition to save pier

Footpaths to be improved before Tall Ships Races

Rival Hartlepool borough councillors, from left, Peter Jackson, Jonathan Brash, Mike Young and Shane Moore.

Political rivals unite to condemn social media abuse

A total of 44 roads in the town will have repair work carried out this year.

The 44 Hartlepool streets set to be repaired this year

Flashback to the completion of new council homes in Greatham in 2022. Left to right, Councillor Shane Moore, Kirsty Birbeck, from Homes England, Hartlepool Borough Council principal housing officer Amy Waller, Hartlepool Borough Council assistant director (development and growth) Bev Bearne and ward councillor Bob Buchan.

Number of council homes grows with more to come

The Northern Studios have officially been opened.

Hartlepool's Northern Studios officially opens

Left right: Bill Shurmer, Councillor Shane Moore and Pam Shurmer with an existing community defibrillator in Merlin Way, Hartlepool.

Council's £10,000 boost to defibrillator charity

An Elwick bypass would free the village of through traffic heading to and from the A19.

Update on plans to build new bypass

Council tax bills for 2023/24 have been approved.

Households' final council tax bills confirmed

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Shane Moore.

Labour lodge formal complaint over council leader online comment

Tall Ships sponsorship packages launched

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen (left) and Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet Lead for Transport Cllr Jonathan Dulston with a Tees Flex bus.

Flexible bus pilot scheme extended

Overnight work at Hartlepool Railway Station to install new lifts as part of the £12m-plus transformation project.

Railway station revamp continues at 'cracking pace'

John Cooper has had the opportunity to work on many multi-million-pound projects through his apprenticeship role.

How Hartlepool construction apprentice found his true calling

Businesses invited to apply to be at Tall Ships 2023

A new Hartlepool Mayoral Development Corporation aims to speed up regeneration in key parts of the town.

New development corporation confirmed

Hartlepool Borough Council helped thousands of homes across the town tackle fuel poverty problems during 2022.

Council helps thousands fight fuel poverty

Council officials, councillors and contractors gathered to celebrate the success of Elephant Rock.

Hartlepool outdoor events space Elephant Rock wins prestigious national awards

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Shane Moore said "it would not be financially responsible" to freeze the town's council tax.

Near 5 per cent council tax rise approved

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Shane Moore has hit back at social media critics of the authority.

Council leader hits back at social media critics

A proposed £41.50p charge for the collection of brown bins across Hartlepool could be reduced to £32.

New brown bin collection charge may be cut

New public toilets are to be built in Seaton Carew to cater for sea front visitors.

How much it will cost to spend a penny at new public toilets

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Shane Moore has defended an impending rent rise for council tenants.

Council leader defends 5% rent rise

Hartlepool Borough Council is to take over the running of a car park in Coniscliffe Road, Hartlepool, following complaints of anti-social behaviour.

Residents place own barriers in front of car park to deter yobs

The war memorial at Seaton Carew.

Bid to improve war memorial moves step closer

Committee chair and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Shane Moore.

Council delays decision over 5% council tax rise

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