Brian Cowie formally stood as a conservative councillor from 2021-2024, he's now set to represent reform uk in Mays local elections. Councillor Comeback Widely Tipped to Unseat ‘Worst Attending’ Rival in Hart Ward... 30th March 2026 A former Conservative councillor in Hartlepool has been selected as a candidate for Reform UK in a move that could significantly reshape the political landscape in the town ahead of the upcoming local elections. Brian Cowie, who previously represe

Increase in Double Yellow Line Parking Sparks Review Calls for Blue Badge Charges Rise in Double Yellow Parking in Hartlepool's Town Centre Linked to Disabled Parking Charges.. 30th March 2026 Pressures said to be mounting on councillors to reconsider controversial parking charges imposed on disabled Blue Badge holders in Hartlepool, following a reported rise in vehicles parking on double yellow lines. Concerns have been raised that the introduction of fees for disabled motor

FOI Reveals Scale of Bailiff Use in Hartlepool Council Tax Debt Recovery Cost of Living Crisis Sees Thousands of Hartlepool Residents Facing Bailiffs for Unpaid Council Tax.... 29th March 2026 Newly released figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request have revealed that bailiffs have been instructed thousands of times to recover unpaid council tax debts from struggling households in Hartlepool. The data, provided by Hartlepool Borough Council, highlights the sca

The Labour Councillor representing Hartlepool's manor House Ward has failed to attend a single full council meeting. Hartlepool Labour Councillor Faces Calls to Resign Over 'Shameful' Meeting Attendance Record... 28th March 2026 A Hartlepool Labour councillor's facing growing calls to step down after it emerged he's attended only the bare minimum number of council meetings required to avoid losing his seat. Manor House ward councillor Ben Clayton  has reportedly failed to att

Cllr Aaron Roy, who represents the Hart Ward area of Hartlepool. Hartlepool Political Shake-Up Begins, as Labour Councillor Joins Reform Ranks... 27th March 2026 A Hartlepool councillor who only days ago resigned from the Labour Party has now joined Reform UK, in a move that could have significant political ramifications for the borough ahead of upcoming local elections. Cllr Roy was seen at the Latest Reform UK Party Conference in Sunderland this week. Aaron Roy, who represe

Leisure Costs in Hartlepool Set to Rise Next Month Council Run Leisure Services to Get More Expensive From April 1 as new price increases set to be announced. 26th March 2026 Residents using leisure facilities managed by Hartlepool Borough Council are set to face higher costs from next month, after the councils leisure services provider 'Active Hartlepool' confirmed it will increase prices across a range of its services. The organisation, which operates gyms, swimming pools

Terror Killer Ahmed Alid Faces New Attempted Murder Charge Behind Bars Hartlepool Horror Returns: Killer of Terence Carney Charged Again With Attempted Murder... 26th March 2026 07:04am A multiple failed asylum seeker responsible for one of Hartlepool’s most brutal & senseless killings has now been charged with attempted murder — this time while behind bars. Alid was jailed for a minimum of 45 years in 2024 for the Killing of Hartlepool Man Terrence Carney & is currently hous

Arson Spike Sees Fires Rise Dramatically Across Teesside Thousands of Fires, as Incidents Jump 26% Across Region 25th March 2026 Teesside is said to have seen a sharp rise in fires and emergency incidents over the past year — with the area now ranking among the worst in the country for deliberate blazes. New figures reveal the total incidents attended by the fire service have now jumped by 26% compared to the five-year average , highlighting growing pressure on crews across t