Hartlepool Borough Council2 days agoNew drug support service welcomed by former addictThe centre replaces a "not fit for purpose" building which helped 1,400 people last year.2 days ago4 days agoNew strategy to improve dementia diagnosisHartlepool councillors unanimously vote in favour of the strategy as diagnosis numbers are set to rise.4 days ago16 Jan 2026Plans for veteran support centre unveiledIt will provide access to services including health, housing, employment, finance, and wellbeing.16 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Charity's children's home plans refused A council says the charity failed to provide enough evidence that its plans were lawful.29 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Community hub plans prompt safety concernsSome Hartlepool residents have raised fears over the impact on parking and traffic if plans go ahead.24 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Detailed plans approved for 335 new homesCouncillors say the scheme, which received six objections, would have no adverse impact.15 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Police worry HMO could spark more misinformationPolice say they "do not support" the plans and have concerns about the number of HMOs in Hartlepool.4 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Care costs are killing us, council warnsThe council leader says "just about every local authority in the country is suffering".27 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Fast drug testing to tackle unsafe drugs and vapesTeesside University will carry out fast testing which could save lives, councils in the area say.19 Nov 2025...