A SEARCH is on in Hartlepool to find the town's greenest residents.

Nominations are being sought for the Pride in Hartlepool Awards. The re-branded awards, which replace the Pride in Your Neighbourhood Awards, have been streamlined.

They cover five categories - best new environmental project, most environmentally active school, the green business award, pride in your neighbourhood award and the most inspirational environmental champion.

Projects and individuals that meet the criteria for an award can be nominated by anyone, and it is possible to nominate yourself.

All nominations must be received by Friday, October 12.

Keeley Metcalfe, Hartlepool Borough Council's Pride in Hartlepool officer, said: "The Pride in Your Neighbourhood Awards proved very successful over several years, but we felt the time was right to change the format slightly to provide fresh impetus."

The awards will be presented at the Pride in Hartlepool Awards event, which is to take place in the town's Grand Hotel on November 22.

For more information call Miss Metcalfe on 01429-284172.