Labour has taken control of Hartlepool Borough Council for the first time since 2019 after success in the latest local elections.
Labour celebrated becoming the biggest party on the council in Hartlepool’s local elections, but remain one seat short of an overall majority.
Plans to provide two retail units and apartments as part of a shopping parade in Hartlepool have been rejected following a 250-signature petition.
Plans have been lodged once more to open a new boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in Hartlepool following delays to an initial scheme.
Hartlepool’s council leader has declared there will be “many big things to come” after the local authority’s line-up for the next 12 months was confirmed.
An investigation is to take place looking at what sanctions can be imposed against a North East councillor who pleaded guilty to assault last month.
THE full results for the 2022 Sunderland City Council local elections are now in.
PLANS have been lodged to demolish a car valet centre in Hartlepool and build a new petrol station in its place.
Councillors, patients and Hartlepool’s MP have voiced their opposition to proposals to permanently close a GP practice in the town.
PLANS have been approved for phase one of a key road network which will enable further development in Wynyard as part of the masterplan for the area.
