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Welcome to the first edition of Hartbeat for 2025
As I write my column, I am filled with a sense of pride. Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to visit some of our regeneration projects. The building of Highlight is continuing alongside the works on the Wesley Chapel. The next phase of improvements to connectivity are now underway between the marina and Seaton Carew. You can learn more about these updates on page 11.
Just a few weeks ago we found out that we had been successful in our bid for funding to restore the iconic tower at Hartlepool Art Gallery. We have also received funding to progress with works on the Museum of Hartlepool. Continuing to tell our town’s story for years to come is important to us all.
It’s not just our regeneration projects which fill me with pride, it’s seeing so much progress being made in so many of our services right across the Council. Since taking on this role in May last year, I have had the opportunity to visit many of our services and facilities and there is so much going on but the one thing that has been common throughout all of these visits is how much we are putting our residents at the heart of everything that we do.
A few months ago, I joined our Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Carole Thompson, and the Chair of our Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, at the opening of the new Newcastle Building Society branch on York Road following a big investment by them in their Hartlepool branch. It was brilliant to see the new facilities and I thank Newcastle Building Society for their commitment to keeping a high street presence in Hartlepool and for continuing to invest in our town.
Moving on, we have recently set the Council’s budget for the new financial year. This has been difficult to set. Cost and demand for social care continues to rise. This is placing big pressures on other budgets such as neighbourhoods, culture and leisure.
As part of the budget, we are increasing funding for neighbourhood services with the addition of another street sweeper and operating crew. Park gates will be locked for the first time in many years at nighttime. We are also funding the first stage of looking to introduce a landlord licensing scheme in Hartlepool.
We know that from our Big Conversation with residents last year that neighbourhoods are a key priority for local people, and we will continue to invest in these services where we can. We have several exciting initiatives that we believe will make an impact this year and we will share details on this with you as soon as we can.
Finally, I am proud to highlight the work we are doing to increase literacy skills in Hartlepool. Recently, we held our first Literacy Summit. This brought together organisations from around the town. Working in partnership we are all committed to improving literacy levels. You can find out more on page 7.
Councillor Brenda Harrison Leader of the Council
Balancing the Council’s Budget
All councils are experiencing significant financial pressures. Hartlepool Borough Council faced a net budget gap of £16.5m for 2025/26. This gap has arisen due to previous use of one-off balances, significant pressures in children’s and adult social care, the increase in employers’ national insurance and general pay and contract inflation. Hartlepool will benefit from £10m of additional Government funding next year, significantly addressing this budget position. Importantly, this includes new funding of £3.6m explicitly targeted at councils such as ours with high deprivation and a low tax base.
Unfortunately, difficult decisions are still required to
balance the budget for 2025/26. This includes £2.9m of proposed savings as well as the difficult decision to increase Council Tax by 4.99%. This increase will equate to £1.27 a week for a typical Band A property.
The Council continues to push for a fairer distribution of Government grant, and we look forward to working with the Government during the coming year to make that a reality. In the meantime, the Council has been able to invest in services, including a new mechanical street cleaner round to improve the cleanliness of our streets, and funding to protect car parking promotions and our annual firework display.
How the gap has been addressed
How your HBC Council Tax is spent
Reductions are available if, for example, you’re the only person in your household over the age of 18, a family member is disabled or severely mentally impaired or your partner is in a nursing home. Discounts depend on individual circumstances.
You may be able to claim if you or your partner are on a low
either in or out of work. The level of support depends on your income.
Tackling Fraud
The Council is committed to tackling fraud. So far during 2024/25 we have reduced Single Person Discount numbers by over 700, generating £250,000 of ongoing annual savings. This work will continue and expand during 2025/26. Please ensure your records are kept up to date. If you suspect fraud, you can report it here at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/report-fraud
Direct Debit
The easiest way to pay your Council Tax is by Direct Debit and we have made it as flexible as possible to help households. With Direct Debit you can choose what date you would like to pay monthly (on 1st, 10th, 20th or 28th), weekly or fortnightly Monday or Friday, and you can pay future bills over 12 months rather than 10.
1230703 (charged at local rate) or online www.hartlepool.gov.uk/paycounciltax
Council Tax/Budget 2025/26 - your questions answered
Hartlepool has the highest Council Tax in the country?
Whilst Council Tax in Hartlepool is relatively high, it is not the highest in the country or within the top 25. A typical Band A house pays on average just £8 more a year than the North-East average. We continue to lobby the Government for changes to the Council Tax system, and we support Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash’s campaign for reform.
Hartlepool is always increasing Council Tax by the highest amount?
We have had the second lowest percentage rise in Council Tax across the 12 North-East councils since 2013/14. Also note that Hartlepool has a low Council Tax base – the amount that the Council can raise from increasing Council Tax. This is because most homes in our town are in Band A.
What is Council Tax spent on?
Our biggest spend is on social care, at just under 70p of every £1. This pays for delivering care for our most vulnerable adults and children. We are legally required to do this and it places additional pressure on other budgets which are not legally protected such as leisure, culture and neighbourhoods.
Do you have to pay your Council Tax in one go?
There are many ways you can pay, including a one-off payment and weekly, fortnightly or monthy instalments via Direct Debit.
We are spending a further £7m on Children’s Social Care next year – what is the Council doing to control these costs?
The demand for children’s social care in Hartlepool is increasing – more children are now in our care and their needs are more complex. We have a number of plans to try to reduce costs, including opening new Council-run care homes and investing in early intervention to prevent children going into care.
We can all help with these costs by considering becoming foster carers. You can find out more about fostering on page 15.
We are also working with the Government to raise awareness and lobby for change. We welcome the additional funding from the Government for social care this year of just over £2m, as part of a wider settlement that provided £10m of extra funding for Hartlepool.
What additional investments are being made in the budget?
The 2025/26 budget includes a number of new investments, including an additional street cleaner and crew. We are to begin locking park gates at nighttime for the first time in many years, and we are funding the first stage of implementing a landlord licensing scheme.
Support Council Tax petition, residents urged
Residents are being urged to support a campaign to reform Council Tax by signing a public petition.
Copies of the petition have been placed in all Hartlepool Borough Council buildings open to the public.
The petition, which must be hand-signed, will be subsequently handed in to Parliament by Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash who has set up a cross-party parliamentary group to push for change.
There was cross-party support for change at a recent meeting of Hartlepool Borough Council, with councillors voicing support for the petition.
The petition aims to highlight the disproportionate impact of Council Tax and ensure that the UK moves towards a system that is fair to everyone regardless of where they live.
Critics of Council Tax say it is a regressive form of taxation which takes more money from people on lower incomes.
It has created a situation where a homeowner in Hartlepool with a property valued at £90,000 pays more than someone who owns a £3m property in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
Working towards literacy for life
Businesses and organisations in Hartlepool have come together to back a major new drive to boost adult literacy in the town and unlock residents’ full potential.
Over 100 representatives took part in the Hartlepool Literacy Summit organised by Hartlepool Borough Council and hosted by Hartlepool College of Further Education.
More than a third of Hartlepool adults have very low levels of literacy, drastically affecting their life chances and those of their families.
The Council launched a Hartlepool Literacy Task Force at the summit in partnership with local firms and businesses, which signed a special pledge to work together to champion literacy for everyone, to create a skilled workforce to meet the needs of employers both now and in the future.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of the Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: “We have £140m going into the physical regeneration of Hartlepool and we need to make sure that the people who live here have the skills to take full advantage of all the opportunities that brings.
“At the moment, due to low literacy levels, one in three Hartlepool adults would not be able to do that.
“It’s a situation that, together, we must take action to address, and that action has started with the summit and the launch of the Hartlepool Literacy Task Force.
“The summit was a roaring success - the sense of optimism and the level of commitment to working in
partnership to tackle the issue of low literacy levels was truly inspiring. Together we can make a massive impact.”
Businesses and organisations that were not able to attend the summit but would still like to get involved should email literacy.taskforce@hartlepool.gov.uk
Jobs and Skills Service celebrates best-ever results
Hartlepool Borough Council’s Jobs and Skills Service has been praised after helping hundreds of residents find jobs and giving support to thousands more.
Together with its partner organisations, the service – which is part of Hartlepool Community Hubs – supports residents to progress into long-term jobs alongside offering highquality learning opportunities to meet the demands of local employers.
The service’s Jobs and Skills Hubs are the residents’ ‘front door’ to personalised support including career guidance, qualifications, learning opportunities and work placements. Over the past 18 months, the service has delivered more than 5,000 interventions.
Its Adult Skills courses cover literacy, numeracy and digital skills alongside qualifications to provide jobs in key sectors such as health and social care, education and early years.
2,200 people supported
The Learning for Inclusion programme offers informal activities – such as woodturning, cooking and horticulturedesigned to help tackle social isolation, bring communities together and encourage family learning and better health. The results for the 2023/24 academic year were the service’s highest for over a decade, with an achievement rate of 89.5% - well above the national benchmark.
The Jobs and Skills Service is externally funded through several channels including Tees Valley Combined Authority.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of the Council’s Economic Growth & Regeneration Committee, said: “A key aim of the Council is to grow our local economy and to ensure that residents have the best possible opportunities to gain the skills they need, creating a local workforce that can thrive in new jobs, sectors and industries. Our fantastic Jobs and Skills Service is a cornerstone of that.”
450 found jobs
1,470 enrolments this year
For more information about Hartlepool Jobs and Skills, drop into your nearest Community Hub, call 01429 868616 or email jobs.skills@hartlepool.gov.uk
Win a free family swim at Highlight
You and your family have the chance to be amongst the first people to enjoy a swim at our new active wellbeing hub Highlight.
Fifty family passes are on offer as prizes in a competition to guess the total number of tiles that will be used to tile the 25-metre, eight-lane main pool at the flagship development on The Waterfront.
The 50 closest entries will each win a pass entitling them to one free family swim session for up to two adults and three children.
The winners will be able to use their passes during a test period scheduled for December 2025/January 2026 –before Highlight opens generally to members of the public.
To get an idea of the type of tile to be used in the pool, see the picture opposite. Email your entry to active.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk by 31st May.
Meanwhile, significant progress continues to be made on the construction of Highlight.
Time capsule plan announced
Exciting plans are being developed to bury a small time capsule within the grounds of Highlight prior to the completion of construction work.
We have some ideas of what we would like to see placed inside, but we want local people and the community of Hartlepool to be involved in this process.
What would you like to see in the time capsule? Do you have any Mill House Leisure Centre memories that
The three pools – the main pool, the learner pool and the leisure pool – have all passed their stabilisation tests, allowing tiling works to begin. The tests involved filling the concrete tanks forming the pools with water to check their structural integrity and to ensure there were no leaks.
Internally, mechanical and electrical installation works are being carried out alongside the construction of partition walls to create changing rooms and other facilities. Work on the external cladding and glazing is also continuing.
deserve a place in history that you’d like to capture on paper or digitally? Are there any key sporting moments from Hartlepool that should be preserved in a time capsule or did members of your family once work on the site that is now occupied by Highlight?
Please email active.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk by 30th April to register your interest in being involved and to share your thoughts. All ideas will be reviewed by the project team before a final selection is made.
Everyone who contributes an item that is selected to be included will be invited to a special ceremony on site later in 2025.
Register for a Highlight site visit
Highlight is progressing rapidly, and we know interest in the building is increasing.
The Active Hartlepool team is planning to arrange a number of site visits for members of the public to attend. These will offer a chance for the community of Hartlepool
to ask the project team questions and see more of the site as the work progresses.
Dates and times for these visits are yet to be finalised. To register your interest please email active.hartlepool@ hartlepool.gov.uk
Work experience student Iona Heasman holds one of the main pool tiles, with Site Manager Kathryn Tuck and Senior Site Manager Kristian Kerr
Official opening of Civil Engineering Skills Academy – Hartlepool
A civil engineering skills academy set up to produce future generations of highly trained workers has been officially opened in Hartlepool.
The Civil Engineering Skills Academy – Hartlepool is a partnership between local company Seymour Civil Engineering, Hartlepool College of Further Education and Hartlepool Borough Council.
It aims to address an industry-wide skills shortage through the provision of practical and classroom teaching on an 11-acre “real world” site off Brenda Road.
In the next 12 months alone, it will provide training for up to 1,200 people in disciplines such as plant and machinery, health and safety, rail, groundworks and street works.
The project has received financial support of £2.25m through the £25m Hartlepool Town Deal and completes the development of academy facilities across two sites, following the opening of a new fabrication and welding facility at Hartlepool College of Further Education last year.
The Brenda Road site was officially opened on 13th March by Mrs Sue Snowdon, HM Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham.
She said: “This is a visionary project which is going to have such a huge impact on the lives of so many people by giving them the skills they need for successful careers in civil engineering and construction.
“I would like to congratulate all parties involved in bringing the project to fruition, it’s an example of partnership working at its finest.”
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration
Committee, said: “The academy is a fantastic development for Hartlepool and it demonstrates how we are delivering on our ambitious development plans for the borough.
“Alongside multi-million pound physical regeneration projects such as the development of Highlight, our new active wellbeing hub, and the renovation of the iconic Wesley Chapel, this project is an investment in our people and their futures.
“By creating a skilled workforce in this way, we also want to send out a message to companies looking to invest that Hartlepool is open for business.”
According to the latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) report for 2024-2028, the North-East construction sector must recruit an additional 6,850 workers by 2028, equating to 1,370 new workers each year. Since opening its doors in 2020, the academy has played a key role in addressing this skills shortage, with over 830 learners securing employment through its Gateway to Construction training programme, helping to bridge the industry’s skills gap.
Adam Harker, Managing Director of Seymour Civil Engineering, said: “I could not have imagined how far we would come in such a short space of time. Through Hartlepool Town Deal, we have reclaimed and improved 5,000 square metres of construction training land and purchased a new purpose-built modular building containing classrooms, offices and learner welfare facilities which is at the heart of the academy.
“Our partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool College of Further Education, along with significant Town Deal investment, is a proactive and collaborative step in creating a new centre of excellence and working towards reshaping our industry’s future.”
Darren Hankey, Chair of the Hartlepool Town Deal Board and Principal of Hartlepool College of Further Education, added: “I am absolutely delighted to see this important project come to fruition. There are some huge opportunities being created across the Tees Valley, including in key emerging sectors such as net zero, and it is important that local people are equipped to make the most of them. The academy has a vital role to play in ensuring that is the case.”
Mrs Sue Snowdon, HM Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, with Adam Harker, Managing Director of Seymour Civil Engineering
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves (left) with Academy Manager Donna King
Wesley Chapel renovation makes huge progress
The renovation of the Grade II listed Wesley Chapel is powering ahead, with internal works now well under way.
The once-derelict building is being transformed into a boutique 36-bedroom venue for weddings and other large events and is on course to open early next year.
The £3.8m project is receiving £1.4m through the Hartlepool Town Deal and owner Jomast is investing the remainder.
All of the iconic building’s heritage and historic features, including the brickwork and windows, are now fully restored and repaired, and the individual bedrooms are being built.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration
Works starts on phase two of Waterfront Connectivity scheme
The next phase of a £6.2m scheme is underway to improve footpaths and routes around Hartlepool’s key visitor attractions.
The Waterfront Connectivity Phase Two project, part of the £25m Hartlepool Town Deal, involves improving footpaths, cycling routes/facilities, streetlighting and signage in and around Hartlepool Marina and The Waterfront, and builds on the success of a pedestrian route linking Seaton Carew to Hartlepool Marina which opened in 2023.
It complements the development of Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, and ambitious proposals for the Museum of Hartlepool, the historic paddle steamer PS Wingfield Castle and other improvements to the cultural and visitor offer at The Waterfront.
Committee, said: “Every time I visit the site I can’t believe the amazing progress that has been made. It is testimony to the hard work, commitment and dedication of the workforce on site, which I’m pleased to note includes a number of local tradesmen and apprentices.”
Denise McGuckin, the Council’s Managing Director and a member of the Hartlepool Town Deal Board, said: “Lots of us have fond memories of the Wesley for a range of reasons – whether it be visiting it when it was a nightclub or a leisure club – and it is fantastic to see it being rescued from dereliction in this way.”
The first works involve improving the Victoria Terrace/ Maritime Avenue junction by replacing the road surface and installing traffic-calming measures.
Future works include:
• Improving footpaths/cycleways from the town centre to Maritime Avenue.
• Creation of a plaza outside the Museum of Hartlepool.
• Works to complement Tees Valley Combined Authority-funded improvements to cycleways/ footpaths.
• Extending the existing Slake Terrace footpath/ cycleway towards the marina lock gates.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: “We have some amazing visitor attractions and more in the pipeline as part of our wider £140m capital regeneration programme, so it is fantastic news that we are spending this money to improve access to them.”
Darren Hankey, Chair of Hartlepool Town Deal Board, said: “This is another significant milestone for Hartlepool Town Deal and further proof of how we are delivering on our vision with work on the ground.”
Darren Hankey, Chair of Hartlepool Town Deal Board
Denise McGuckin with Dan Wheatley, Jomast Site Manager
Welcome to Seaton Carew Community Hub!
After months of refurbishment, Seaton Carew Library will reopen as Seaton Carew Community Hub on Wednesday 2nd April at 10am. Come along and enjoy our newlyupgraded facilities and wider range of activities and services - we’re looking forward to welcoming you back!
The library will continue to offer a range of books to borrow, and you’ll also be welcome at our children’s groups, adult socials, creative sessions and events - all in our lovely new communal space, which is available to hire. Although the library space has been relocated, the book stock has not been reduced.
Our colleagues will also be available each week to provide advice: Hartlepool Support Hub (Adult Social Care), Digital Navigators and adult learning courses from Hartlepool Jobs & Skills.
What’s new?
• A new layout, including a communal space, adult lending library, children’s area, public computers and meeting room.
• Drinks and snacks on sale, to enjoy in the Hub or take away into Seaton Carew Park. Grab a pup-a-chino for your canine companion!
• Improved access for the whole community including a new accessible toilet, wide powered doors, levelled access around the building perimeter and a new pathway from the park.
• We’re growing our events programmetell us about any workshops, classes and events you’d like to see in Seaton Carew Community Hub.
Councillor Gary Allen, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Adult and Community-Based Services Committee, said: “We’re putting Seaton Carew Community Hub at the heart of the local community, with its welcoming environment which everyone can access and which you’ll really enjoy spending time in.”
Please respect our neighbours and park in designated car parks. Local transport available directly outsidesimply catch the Stagecoach number 1.
Councillor Gary Allen, Operations Librarian Denise Sparrowhawk and Service Development and Engagement Officer Ellen Stewart in the new library area in Seaton Carew Community Hub.
There’s lots happening at Community Hub South too!
There are lots of exciting new things coming to Community Hub South in Wynyard Road.
These are alongside our regular activities including social groups, stories and rhymes, bingo, our low-cost/ no-cost food offer such as the Community Kitchen, Foodcycle and The Bread and Butter Thing, not forgetting our library and sensory room.
Community Cinema
With regular monthly film clubs, plus a number of one-off specials to be announced across the year, come along to one of our FREE movie screenings! With popcorn and snacks available to buy, spend a couple of hours enjoying some old favourites and new releases. Take a look at our monthly clubs:
• Manor Family Film Club - Join us for monthly screenings of your favourite family movies on the first Saturday of the month at 10.30am.
• Silver Screening - Featuring both old classics and newer releases, our monthly afternoon screenings are perfect for the over 60s. Every month on Fridays at 1pm, starting Friday 4th April.
Parent and Toddler Group
Come along on Thursday mornings to our new Parent and Toddler Group from 10am to 11.30am. Featuring a range of soft play equipment, it lets your little ones play while you enjoy a chat with other parents and carers.
Community Garden
In partnership with Cultivate Tees Valley and Thirteen Group, help us transform the back of Community Hub South into an urban allotment where the community can grow its own food.
Community Hub South Café
We will shortly be opening a café, to add to our existing food offer at Community Hub South. Call in throughout the week for a coffee and a bite to eat, served by our amazing volunteers. Our Community Cook will be on hand to whip up some home-baked items too!
Interested in volunteering? Contact us on 01429 284015 or email community.volunteering@ hartlepool.gov.uk.
Community Pantry
Coming shortly, our new Community Pantry will give residents access low cost or free food. Take away all the ingredients you need to make a meal, with a recipe card to tell you exactly what you need to do. There will also be opportunities to cook meals on site as a family or with friends, plus our Carry on Cooking courses.
Virtual tours
We are excited to introduce 360-degree virtual tours of Community Hub Central and Community Hub South. These tours allow you to explore the spaces remotely, navigating through key areas and features at your own pace. Take the tours at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/communityhubs
Get set for a cracking Easter!
There’ll once again be lots of fantastic activities for school-aged children and young people in Hartlepool over the Easter school holidays with Hartlepool Holiday Fun – and they’re all free for eligible children!
Performing arts, a forest school, Pokemon Club, multisports, arts and crafts, life skills, swimming, mindfulness, holiday clubs, STEM and boxing are just some of the sessions on offer.
Plus – the children get a tasty, nutritious meal as well!
Under the terms of the Government funding, the programme is open to children who receive benefitsrelated free school meals and some additional children as identified by schools.
There are also a small number of subsidised, payable spaces available for non-eligible children. These are advertised by, and bookable directly through, the activity providers.
Councillor Rachel Creevy, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Children’s Services Committee, said: “We know that our children love Hartlepool’s Holiday Fun programme and I’m thrilled to see so many different and exciting events planned for this Easter.
“It’s so important for families to be supported in the best way we can and that’s why it’s crucial that we continue to support these programmes.”
For more details visit
www.hartlepool.gov.uk/ hartlepool-holiday-fun Hartlepool Holiday Fun
Join us at the Headland from Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th April for sports, games, crafts, character walkabouts and more. For more information on what will be happening keep an eye on our social media and the Explore Hartlepool website. Scan the QR Code for more information
www.explorehartlepool.com
explorehartlepool
Hartlepool caring for our own
“If I hadn’t been in foster care I wouldn’t be the person I am today – it has opened so many doors for me.”
“I have no regrets whatsoever – I have had a great life with them,” says Hartlepool mum-of-three Marion Douglas as she reflects on fostering sisters Kyria and Katie.
Some people think that teenagers either don’t need fostering or are troublesome, and Marion and Kyria are keen to lay both misconceptions firmly to rest.
“I was never going to foster teenagers originally – just younger children,” explains Marion, who is 75.
“I fostered Kyria and Katie 15 years ago for Hartlepool Borough Council when Kyria was six and Katie was five.
“They came together and they have stayed together – which has made a massive difference to them – and I am so proud of how they have grown into young adults and all they have achieved.”
Kyria says: “It was a change of life for me. I had come from a lot of trauma. I was very quiet and spoke through my sister – I didn’t like speaking to people and I didn’t trust anyone.
Thanks to Marion’s love and encouragement, the support of their social workers and not least the girls’ own determination, Kyria and Katie have turned their lives around and have already led fuller lives than many of the rest of us.
Katie has excelled in sport, competing in gymnastics both at home and abroad and playing football for Pools Youth FC. She’s now studying Sports Science at the University of Manchester and plays football for Rochdale.
Kyria went to performing arts school in London –something she says massively helped grow her confidence – starring in Billy Elliot in the West End and Oliver at Newcastle Theatre Royal, had a stint working at Camp America and gained her powerboat licence.
She now works as a civil servant and during her spare time volunteers at Hartlepool Lifeboat Station, and – like Katie – has continued to live with Marion as a young adult under the Council’s ‘Staying Put’ arrangements which include support from a designated personal adviser.
Kyria, Katie and Marion have also explored the world, with holidays in Mexico, the United States, Bulgaria, France and Turkey, to name a few, and in May they’ll be attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace together with Marion’s daughter Adele.
Kyria adds: “Teenagers are just looking for that love and attention that they haven’t had previously –someone who will love them, listen to them, hold their hand and say ‘It’s OK’.
“It makes a huge difference. Once they know they are settled in a place they can call home and have someone who really supports them, they really change and develop.
“I absolutely love Marion – I wouldn’t be anywhere without her.”
Could you share your heart and your home to shape a Hartlepool young person’s future? If you’d like to find out more, contact Hartlepool Borough Council’s Fostering Team through: www.fosterwithnortheast.org.uk
Marion and Kyria
Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP
You can quit with the new Hartlepool Stop Smoking Service
If you live in Hartlepool and you’re looking to quit smoking, did you know you can now get improved specialist support to help you stub it out for good?
Hartlepool Borough Council has commissioned North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and Hartlepool and Stockton Health to deliver a new Hartlepool Stop Smoking Service.
Quitting smoking reduces your risk of cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke.
After one year, your risk of a heart attack halves compared with a smoker’s.
After ten years your risk of death from lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker and after 15 years your risk of a heart attack drops to the same level as someone who has never smoked.
The new service, which complements existing schemes including specialist support for pregnant women, hospital inpatient advice, and the Community Navigators at the Community Hubs, provides:
• A 12-week support programme (including nicotine replacement therapies and/or e-cigarettes)
• Face-to-face clinics across the community
• Telephone consultations
• Home visits for housebound patients
• Workplace clinics
Councillor Brenda Harrison, Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council and Chair of the Hartlepool Health and Wellbeing Board, said: “We’re delighted to launch this service.
“It will build on the support already available - including the excellent work being done by our Community Navigators - to provide a much more extensive and accessible service.
“Not only do many people die each year from smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, many more are living with debilitating illnesses such as COPD.
“You can stop smoking, and now there’s even more support to help you achieve that.
“So please take the first step and give the Hartlepool Stop Smoking Service a call.
“Do it for yourself and for your family – you can do it.”
TEES TIDELANDS
RESTORING HABITAT AND REDUCING FLOOD RISK
Tees Tidelands is an ambitious programme of projects across the River Tees Estuary which aims to restore intertidal habitat, reconnect people with the estuary and realign flood defences.
Over the last 200 years the Tees Estuary has been transformed into a hub of industrial activity. While vital for jobs and the economy, this growth has led to the loss of over 90% of the intertidal habitat that once existed. Areas of the estuary were lost right up to the 1970s to allow industrial development. Many of the defences built to protect these complexes are now old and in poor condition.
The Environment Agency has come together with partners, including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Tees Rivers Trust and Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, to redress the balance between nature and industry. Tees Tidelands will help to safeguard the future economic prosperity of Teesside in a way that enhances the environment, using nature-based solutions to deliver long term flood risk management. Restoring this habitat will place the estuary in a better position to deal with sea level rise caused by climate change. New flood defences will protect homes and industry but will also allow the tide to return to areas lost to the sea.
The programme features projects across Teesside at sites near Greatham, Port Clarence and Portrack. A project to open up Greatham Beck to tidal influence and restore valuable saltmarsh habitat on land to the south of Greatham Village is expected to begin construction this spring
RESTORE
Restore more than 50 hectares of mudflats, saltmarsh and other valuable estuarine habitats, by allowing the tide to return to areas lost to the sea over 200 years ago.
RECONNECT
Reconnect the people of Teesside back to their estuary, helping them to enjoy nature, and reopen the tributaries of the Tees to tidal influence by removing defunct tidal barriers.
REALIGN
Realign ageing flood banks, providing new defences that protect people and industry now, and into the future, to ensure we are as resilient as we can be to the impact of climate change and rising sea levels.
Support for carers
Are you looking after a family member or friend who has a disability, long-term illness or is elderly?
If you need support with anything from finances to finding time for yourself, you can contact:
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Garden Waste Subscription Service
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up for 2025
Residents can still sign up to Hartlepool Borough Council’s Garden Waste Subscription Service for 2025.
Brown bin collections will start from Tuesday 22nd April and continue until Friday 28th November.
The annual charge for one subscription is £37. Residents can also choose to take out up to three more, each costing £23 plus the cost of any additional bins required. Only subscribing households will have their garden waste collected.
Residents must subscribe at least seven days before their first collection is due to receive all eight scheduled collections. Sign up at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/gardenwaste-collections Individual collection dates can be checked at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/findmybinday
Around 12,800 residents subscribed last year, and the Council collected 2,295 tonnes of garden waste. The waste is composted locally.
Councillor Karen Oliver, Chair of the Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: “We must all play a part in tackling emerging climate change by recycling our waste wherever possible. Thank you to the thousands of households which have supported the service since subscription was introduced in 2023, and if they haven’t already done so I would urge people to sign up.”
Residents receive a unique tamper-proof sticker for their bin which confirms they have paid. These are being sent out in March.
The Council says charging for garden waste collections, as most other local authorities do, is fair as the service is only used by those households that choose to subscribe – and not all properties in Hartlepool require collections. The charge helps to reduce the cost of running the overall waste collection service which includes general and recyclable waste.
Reaping the benefits of Town centre improvement projects
Funding received through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has enabled Hartlepool Borough Council to introduce a range of measures to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and cleanliness in the town centre area, including the marina. Here, we look at what has been achieved.
Night-time Economy Projects
Licensing SAVI
To make a night out in Hartlepool a safe and enjoyable experience, free membership of the Licensing SAVI online self-assessment tool has been offered to licensed premises. It enables them to evaluate how they deal with safety and security issues.
One premise, Rosie’s at Navigation Point, has so far completed the process and been awarded five stars.
Adrian Gaines, Co-owner of Rosie’s
Schemelink
Schemelink brings cutting-edge technology to community safety and crime prevention.
So far, 38 premises have taken advantage of one year’s free membership to Schemelink as part of a local Pubwatch initiative.
Day-time Economy Projects
Over 55 radios with two year’s free subscription have been provided to shops as part of a Shopwatch scheme to ensure effective communication and the sharing of information/intelligence between premises. The radios are also connected to Hartlepool Borough Council’s CCTV Control Room and Cleveland Police.
Community Safety
The Council’s Community Safety Team has installed two mobile CCTV cameras in the town centre at vulnerable locations and purchased increased camera airtime to enable increased monitoring.
It has also undertaken Operation Grantham to tackle antisocial behaviour. This has resulted in 19 people receiving Community Protection Warnings and four being issued with Community Protection Notices.
Uniformed Warden Patrols
Hartlepool Borough Council has joined forces with Kingdom Local Authority Support, a specialist provider of environmental enforcement staff, to provide highly visible reassurance patrols.
Their work has included carrying out patrols of dangerous and accessible buildings, including the former Odeon prior to demolition, and dealing with issues such as fly-tipping, unsecured properties and anti-social behaviour (off-road bikes, vandalism graffiti, criminal damage).
Other work has involved dealing with dangerous dogs, domestic and commercial bin waste issues, untaxed vehicles, begging, drug dealing/cultivation and drunk behaviour.
Deep Clean
The Council has hired one large road sweeper, another smaller mechanical street cleaner and deployed additional resources to carry out a deep clean.
An estimated 250 tonnes of rubbish has been removed over the past year, mainly from backstreets.
Making our streets safer
The Safer Streets 5 project has been running in Hartlepool’s Victoria Ward from October 2023 - March 2025 with the aim of tackling anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood crime.
The project received a grant of £335,408 from the Home Office through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland (OPCC). Hartlepool Borough Council has been working closely with the OPCC, Cleveland Police and Thirteen Group throughout the project’s lifetime, resulting in the following key outcomes.
Alley gates
Security improvements carried out to 81 alley gates to reduce the risk of residential burglary.
Streetlights
Nine streetlighting columns installed next to alley gates to improve lighting levels.
Mobile CCTV cameras
Three mobile CCTV cameras installed in streets experiencing high levels of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Void Property Screening
Sixteen “at risk” empty residential properties secured with metal screens featuring artwork that makes them look lived in.
As part of the project, Community Cohesion Officer Martin Jones and Environmental Projects Officer Thomas Carroll were appointed. Their work has involved:
• Undertaking 1,692 hours of patrols around the ward to engage with residents.
• Holding 949 on-street engagements with local residents.
• Undertaking 66 walkabouts with local residents and partners to identify and tackle problems.
• Organising 35 community events and 21 community meetings.
• Organising 11 “Days of Action” in 21 streets covering 1,264 households.
• Distributing 287 anti-burglary packs to residents.
• Establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Hub in the Salaam Centre in Murray Street.
• Allocating neighbourhood development grants worth £10,000 – with funding provided by Thirteen Group - to 20 community initiatives run by six different organisations.
• Investigating 344 complaints regarding environmental nuisance. This has resulted in a number of enforcement actions, with several cases progressing to court
• Organising an art competition for Lynnfield Primary School pupils to design anti-littering and anti-fly tipping street signs.
• Organising weekly litter picks with volunteers from Community Helpers.
“These are fantastic achievements and show the hard work of so many people throughout the project’s lifetime. The challenge now is to make sure we maintain these improvements and build upon them. I would urge all parties with an interest in the area to remain united and to continue working together effectively for the common good.”
Councillor Karen Oliver, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Services Committee and a Victoria Ward councillor.
If you’re thinking of installing an electric vehicle home charger then some careful consideration on items such as cost, location, safety and accessibility need to be at the forefront of any decision you make.
Hartlepool Borough Council’s fully accredited homecharging installation team can assist in this decisionmaking and provide advice as part of the installation process.
For residents with no off-street parking, Hartlepool Borough Council can offer an innovative home charger and footway duct installation as a complete package. We can offer guidance regarding the choice of location for both items of equipment, ensuring ease of use going forward and helping to make the transition to electric hassle-free.
For more information email construction@hartlepool.gov.uk
Lead-ing the way with on-street charging Electric vehicle home charger installation
Hartlepool Borough Council is providing free quotations for the installation of an innovative cross-pavement cable solution to allow residents to charge outside their homes where there is no off-street parking.
This will enable them to safely charge an electric vehicle at the kerbside from a charging point installed separately on their properties, making EV ownership a more realistic prospect for many.
The Council carries out all pre-work surveying and the installation of the cable channel solution.
In a further benefit to residents to help encourage electric vehicle take-up, we have joined forces with Tees Valley Combined Authority to offer a grant towards the cost of the installation. This grant is passed on in the form of a £500 saving. Grants are limited and offered on a first come-first served basis.
Obtain a free quote at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/cable-channels or by scanning the QR code.
For more information about the service, please email construction@hartlepool.gov.uk
Enter Land of Wonder at Middleton Grange
Go down the rabbit hole this Easter for a fantastic day of adventure at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre.
Building on its success developing year-round events for shoppers and their families, the centre has planned its next must-visit showcase – an Alice in Wonderland spectacular, taking place on 19 April.
Meet Alice herself and listen to her short stories, join the Mad Hatter at his Tea Party where you can design your own biscuits and cakes, or try your hand at Flamingo Croquet – all bursting with brilliant family photo opportunities.
But what would Easter be without an egg hunt? Children can get stuck in and scoop some prizes by finding the golden eggs hidden around the centre!
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Thirteen is Centre’s Lucky Number
Middleton Grange is a major asset in Hartlepool Development Corporation’s plans to transform the town into an even better place to live, visit, work and invest.
Since taking control of the centre in 2024, we’re working hard to attract more stores and resources to the centre.
We’ve recently welcomed housing association Thirteen, which has opened its fourth customer store, giving customers the chance to speak to members of the team, report repairs, provide feedback, discuss tenancies or even find a new home to rent or buy.
This comes alongside a new outlet for Cell Base – the trusted tech and repair store for phones, laptops and accessories.
Make Hartlepool a Breastfeeding Welcome Town!
The Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme aims to facilitate greater acceptance and promotion of breastfeeding in commercial and community settings, with the overall goal of increasing breastfeeding rates.
The scheme supports mothers to exercise their right to feed their child when they need to be fed. When parents are out and about with their baby and need to stop and breastfeed, they should be welcome to feed in public anywhere.
Although this is a legal requirement; 63% percent of breastfeeding mothers report that they have been on the receiving end of unsupportive comments or behaviour while breastfeeding in a public place.
Whilst most places have an open attitude, not all women know this, so it is important to encourage all businesses to become ‘breastfeeding welcome’.
If you would like your venue to be registered as ‘breastfeeding welcome’ please get in touch with us! familyhubs@hartlepool.gov.uk. Your business details will be listed on the family hubs website and app and we will give you breastfeeding welcome stickers to display.
What’s in it for businesses?
1. It can make a real improvement to customer/client service
2. It can attract a new customer/ client base
3. It can improve your image and gives free publicity
What’s in it for babies?
The World Health Organisation recommends that babies be fed exclusively on breastmilk for at least their first six months of life as it is the perfect food for human babies. Among many other health-giving properties, breastmilk contains nutrients that promote the healthy growth of nerves, brains and gut — nutrients that are not found in any other type of milk.
In addition to providing the absolute best in nutrition for a baby, breastmilk supplies the factors needed to ensure the development of a strong immune system to protect the baby against diseases in later life.
What’s in it for mothers?
To establish and continue breastfeeding, women need the support and understanding not just of their partners and their families, but also of the wider community. The more often we see mothers breastfeeding in public places, the more commonplace and unremarkable it will become for everyone.
Many businesses and other venues have an open attitude to breastfeeding, but women had no way of knowing this. Becoming breastfeeding welcome and displaying the breastfeeding welcome signs will let them know that they are welcome.
Charity’s great start to tackling poverty
Executive, in the charity’s warehouse.
A charity supported by Hartlepool Borough Council to assist people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis helped almost 5,000 Hartlepool residents in its first three months.
The Junction Multibank opened in Middlesbrough last November with the help of £25,000 each from the Council and other Tees Valley authorities.
It collects essential items like warm clothes, hygiene products, school uniforms, crockery and household
furnishings donated to the charity as surplus goods by Amazon and other companies and then distributes them to Tees Valley residents.
It does not distribute items to people directly, but through charities and not-for-profit services that have trusted relationships with people in need and can identify those who need help the most.
Figures to the beginning of February show that the charity donated 35,789 items to 4,849 individuals in Hartlepool.
Councillor Brenda Harrison, Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, said: “These impressive figures speak for themselves, with so many of our most in-need residents helped by The Junction Multibank in just a couple of months.
“This is a fantastic initiative and one that the Council was honoured to help get off the ground.”
If you need support from The Junction Multibank, please speak to a member of the team at Community Hubs Central or South. Businesses interested in helping it or organisations interested in working with it should email the_multibank@thejunctionfoundation.com
Peter Pan helps young people make good
Young people have put paint to canvas – and put something back into their local community - in an innovative restorative justice scheme in Hartlepool.
A total of 13 young people aged 12 to 17 who had been involved in anti-social behaviour worked together to create 11 new artworks for Burn Valley Gardens, inspired by an existing Peter Pan theme in the gardens.
Called Making Good, the pilot project was managed by Hartlepool Borough Council’s Youth Justice Team and funded by the Home Office via Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey.
It channelled the young people’s energy and attention into something creative, helping them to achieve something they are very proud of and to realise that it’s much better to care for their area than engage in anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Rachel Creevy, Chair of the Council’s Children’s Services Committee and Member of the Hartlepool Youth Justice Management Board, said: “I am so proud of our young people for the time they’ve taken to prepare for, and produce, these pieces of art.
“They all look fabulous and I’m sure they recognise the positive impact they have on the environment in the gardens. My thanks also go to the team who supported them to produce these.”
Matt Storey added: “It’s great to see so much creativity on display. I hope all of our Making Good projects are as eyecatching as this one.”
Marnie Ramsey, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Head of Service (Community Hubs and Wellbeing), Councillor Brenda Harrison and Beth Major, The Junction Multibank Chief
Councillor Rachel Creevy with one of the canvases in Burn Valley Gardens.
Transformation of waterfront attractions takes major step forward
The ongoing regeneration of the Hartlepool waterfront has taken another important step forward.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been awarded £631,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to take into the development phase its Tides of Change project to transform the visitor experience at the Museum of Hartlepool and paddle steamer Wingfield Castle.
The funding will enable plans to be drawn up to turn the two attractions into an exciting destination for visitors and local residents alike, telling the story of Hartlepool in a fresh, engaging way, accessible to everyone.
Subject to further funding, the transformation itself will include increased and upgraded exhibition spaces, new entrances and better access, interactive features, new community and learning spaces and the restoration and reopening of the Wingfield Castle.
The aim is for the transformation of both attractions to be completed by 2029.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of the Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, said:
“Thanks to National Lottery players we can now develop our plans to transform the Museum of Hartlepool and the Wingfield Castle into a truly amazing visitor experience.
“Both these landmarks are integral to the wider £52m waterfront regeneration and Tides of Change will really put them on the map, enable us to put more of Hartlepool’s treasures on display and take people of all ages on a fascinating journey through Hartlepool’s remarkable history.”
Councillor Gary Allen, Chair of the Council’s Adult and Community-Based Services Committee, added: “The history and heritage of Hartlepool is really important to its residents and that’s why the redevelopment of the Museum of Hartlepool and restoration of the Wingfield Castle is a major step in the presentation of that history.”
Grant paves the way for historic tower to reopen
One of Hartlepool’s best-known landmarks is set to be restored and reopened in a further major boost to the town’s regeneration.
Hartlepool Borough Council has been awarded £302,383 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Museum Estate and Development (MEND) Fund for urgent repairs to the clock tower of Hartlepool Art Gallery.
Built in 1854, the Grade II* listed building was formerly the Christ Church before its conversion to its present use during the 1990s.
The 120 ft high tower has been closed to the public since 2018 due to the cost of repairs being beyond the scope of the Council’s day-to-day maintenance budgets.
The work will include repairs to the stonework, roof, external platform and windows, and improvements to the electrical safety systems.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, Chair of the Council’s Economic Growth and Regeneration Committee, said: “Thanks to this funding we will be able to carry out these urgent, essential repairs and reopen the tower to the public, which in turn will play an important part in supporting the sustainability of the Art Gallery as a whole.
“Visitors will once again be able to see the beautiful bells and the fascinating clock mechanism and enjoy the spectacular outlook from the top of the tower.
“This is yet another substantial piece of investment to support the wider regeneration that we are absolutely focused on and are driving ahead in Hartlepool.”
Detailed plans for the repairs will be drawn up in the spring and, subject to Listed Building permissions, the work is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Councillor Pamela Hargreaves in front of the tower
Volunteers’ key role in looking after country park
As spring blossoms, visitors to Summerhill Country Park should spare a thought for the dedicated volunteers who work so hard to keep the site in great shape.
The team of six turn out in all weathers on Wednesdays to help Summerhill staff meet woodland management targets.
Most of their work over the winter involved habitat management, including:
Clearing self-seeded trees from two wetland areas to open up both areas so they will start to hold more water during the winter.
Bramble and tree removal from scrubland to encourage insects and birds.
Pond maintenance to remove encroaching flora and improve biodiversity.
Tree thinning to encourage more growth and hedge laying.
Whilst the Summerhill team currently has no vacancies, a similar group is being set up by Jayne Calvert, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team Leader, to work across the borough. For more details, contact Jayne on parksandcountryside@hartlepool.gov.uk
Come and say Hartlepool
The Thirteen customer store in Hartlepool is now open! Drop in or book an appointment to speak to one of our friendly hosts for information and advice, we are here to help you:
• Report a repair
• Discuss your tenancy
• Discuss your rent
• Find a new home
• Find a job
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9.30am – 2.30pm
You can find us in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre opposite Holland & Barratt
www.thirteengroup.co.uk/page/touchpoint-stores
Public Events in Hartlepool
Are you planning on organising a public event in Hartlepool this year? Did you know that your event may need to be reviewed by the Independent Safety Advisory Group? This group is made up of representatives from Hartlepool Borough Council alongside a number of partner agencies such Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire Brigade and North East Ambulance Service.
The Independent Safety Advisory Group seeks to:
promote high levels of safety and welfare at events by giving advice and guidance
promote good practice in safety and welfare planning for events
ensure events have a minimal adverse impact on the community
Event organisers are asked to provide relevant event information such as event management plans and risk assessments to help the ISAG to determine if ISAG involvement would be appropriate and to identify if any licences or consents may be legally required to enable the event to take place.
The Council has partnered with eventapp to allow event organisers to seamlessly submit event documentation to the Council and to apply for relevant permits and licences. The app is expected to launch soon.
For more information on the Independent Safety Advisory Group visit: www.hartlepool.gov.uk/ISAG
Upcoming Councillors’ Ward Surgeries
BURN VALLEY
01 April 2025 5pm – 6pm
St Matthews Community Centre, Elwick Road
15 April 2025 5pm – 6pm
Centre of Independent Living, Burbank Street
Councillors: Ged Hall (Labour), Corinne Male (*LCO) Owen Riddle (*LCO)
DE BRUCE
09 April 2025 4pm – 5pm
West View Resource Centre, Miers Avenue
10 May 2025 12 noon – 1pm
Hartlepool Working Mens Club, King Oswy Drive
Councillors: Rachel Creevy (Labour), Brenda Harrison (*LCO), Michael Jorgeson (*LCO)
FENS & GREATHAM
08 April 2025 5.45pm – 6.30pm
The Heron Room, Fens Primary School
Councillors: Bob Buchan (Conservative), Philip Holbrook (*LCO), Jim Lindridge (Independent)
FOGGY FURZE
26 April 2025 11am – 12 noon
Oxford Road Baptist Church, Caledonian Road
Councillors: Melanie Morley (Labour), Martin Dunbar (*LCO), Carole Thompson (Labour)
HART
05 April 2025 10am – 11am
Hart Village Hall, Front Street, Hart
03 May 2025 10am – 11am
Hartfields Retirement Village, Bishop Cuthbert
Councillors: Rob Darby (Conservative), Aaron Roy (*LCO)
HEADLAND & HARBOUR
09 April 2025 5pm – 6pm
Central Estate Methodist Church, West View Road
14 May 2025 5pm – 6pm
The Annexe, Wharton Terrace Councillors: Shane Moore (Hartlepool Independent Union), Matthew Dodds (*LCO), John Nelson (*LCO)
MANOR HOUSE
Ward Surgeries to be arranged
Councillors: Pamela Hargreaves (Labour), Ben Clayton (*LCO), Fiona Cook (*LCO)
ROSSMERE
05 April 2025 11am – 12 noon
Community Hub South, Wynyard Road
03 May 2025 11am – 12 noon
Community Hub South, Wynyard Road Councillors: Moss Boddy (Labour), Tom Feeney (*LCO), Quewone Bailey-Fleet (*LCO)
RURAL WEST
Ward Surgeries to be arranged Councillors: Andrew Martin-Wells (Conservative), Mike Young (Conservative), Scott Reeve (Conservative)
SEATON
27 March 2025 6pm – 7pm
Hornby Park, Elizabeth Way, Seaton Carew Councillors: Leisa Smith (Independent), Sue Little (Independent)
THROSTON
07 April 2025 5pm – 6pm
Throston Primary School, Flint Walk
14 May 2025 4.50pm – 5.50pm
Throston Community Centre Councillors: Cameron Sharp (Labour), Martin Scarborough (*LCO)
VICTORIA
05 April 2025 11am - 12 noon
St Luke’s Parish Centre, Hart Lane
03 May 2025 11am - 12 noon
Grange Road Methodist Community Centre
Councillors: Gary Allen (*LCO), Karen Oliver (*LCO), Christopher Wallace (*LCO)
*Labour and Co-Operative Party
For an appointment with the Leader, contact memsec@hartlepool.gov.uk or telephone 01429 523702/523704
For details of your local Councillor(s) or to check ward surgery dates please contact Hartlepool Council on (01429) 523702/523704.
