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All Words, No Action: MP’s Council Tax Reform Plans Slammed as a Gimmick
His plans to reform council tax in Hartlepool has been branded ' a gimmick' by critics, who claim the same plans were mooted by the...
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Incorrectly Drawn boundary line causes local council to step in on a planning decision.
Admin Blunder causes Hartlepool Borough Council chiefs to step in on a planning application after its claimed an 'incorrectly drawn...
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Unlocking £339 Million: The Hidden Benefits That Could Transform Hartlepool and End Poverty
How Unclaimed Benefits and Lack of Support Are Said to have Fuelled the Summer 2024 Riots in Hartlepool & How Hartlepool Borough Council...
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Ever Rising Trend of Elective Home Education in Hartlepool Sparks Concerns from Council Chiefs...
The number of Hartlepool children being removed from school to be educated at home continues to rise, sparking concerns from council...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Hartlepool School's See Mixed Results in Attendance: New Strategies Introduced..
The rising number of children absent from school continues to remain a concern, according to a council report. 12th November 2024 School...
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Plans for a Bar / Nightclub in a town centre rejected by council officials, despite planning officers recommending its approval....
The bar had already begun trading when plans were submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council, however the proposals were rejected by council...
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Judge who handed down a prison sentence to 'vulnerable' young man will face no action, after sentence is overturned on appeal...
Judge Francis Laird KC was facing calls to be investigated for his apparent 'abuse of sentencing powers' in the wake of the Summer 2024...
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Ever Rising Number of Officer Disciplinary Cases 'Further Eroding Public Confidence' in one of the North East's most Corrupt Police Forces....
The ever increasing number of Cleveland Police officers being hauled to Disciplinary Panel hearing's is said to be once again calling...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Huge Losses for town Housebuilder, as calls grow for the firms parent company underpinning it to be investigated......
More Financial Troubles arise at Gus Robinson Ltd as its announced the business has made yet another huge financial loss, with calls for...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


County Durham Landlord told 'it must improve', after annual evaluation by the Housing Ombudsman....
County Durham Landlord 'Believe Housing Ltd' performed poorly against other housing providers across Teesside & County Durham, with the...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Car Dealership Faces Enforcement Action Over Planning Breach
Car Dealership was refused retrospective planning permission for works it carried out on its building, its now been told it faces...
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Labour’s New School Project Sparks Controversy Over Claims It Was Already Greenlit by The Conservatives
Labour MP Jonathan Brash under fire for claims he 'misled' his constituents over the green light to a school rebuilding project which had...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Reform UK 'Split' Over Tommy Robinson, what will be the impact for supporters in Hartlepool
Reform UK faces rebellion over its bid to disassociate itself with the now imprisoned Journalist & Political Activist Tommy Robinson, as...
Nov 3, 20244 min read


Hartlepool MP's Business, Almost Faced Closure Over Document Delays....
Hartlepool Labour MP Jonathan Brash warned 'his business was at risk of closure', when he failed to provide documents as requested by...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Hartlepool Construction Firm Collapses into Insolvency, with nearly Two Million Pounds worth of Debts....
Brickwork Services Ltd collapsed into insolvency after one of its creditors filled the business into Bankruptcy claiming to be owed over...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Hartlepool's Outdoor Market 'at Risk of Closure' council report reveals:
Lack of Traders & footfall causes Hartlepool Borough Council to re-evaluate the future of the towns Outdoor Market in the wake of rising...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Plans for bungalows on the site of a vehicle repair shop set to go before councillors for a final decision...
Plans for the demolition of a Garage in the towns Stockton Road for the construction of three dormer bungalows will be decided by a...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Town Centre Property previously denied planning permission set for appeal...
Plans initially refused by Hartlepool Borough Council for the conversion of the property into a controversial HMO, now set to go before...
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Two Hartlepool firms slapped with hefty fines for hiring illegal workers...
The two companies were fined a total of £20k & £30k respectively according to the Home Office. 3rd Sep 2024 Author :- Hartlepool Today...
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Town allotment services up for review when councillors meet to discuss crucial long awaited report.....
Hartlepool Borough Council Set To Unveil Plans to Revamp Allotment Services After Long Awaited Review..... 1st Sep 2024 Author : HBC...
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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