Concerns have been raised over a rise in "unacceptable and unreasonable behaviour" towards council staff which has led to "increased security" to protect frontline employees.
Labour chiefs in Hartlepool have conceded that the local authority could be set to be ruled by a Conservative and independent coalition once more.
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