LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023 Labour become biggest party in Hartlepool and miss out on majority by TWO votes
Labour celebrated becoming the biggest party on the council in Hartlepool’s local elections, but remain one seat short of an overall majority.
Plans for new shops and apartments in retail parade rejected as 250 people object
Plans to provide two retail units and apartments as part of a shopping parade in Hartlepool have been rejected following a 250-signature petition.
The North East property that could become a new boutique hotel and cocktail lounge
Plans have been lodged once more to open a new boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in Hartlepool following delays to an initial scheme.
'Big things to come' say North East council's new leadership team
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.
North East councillor convicted of assault will 'see what happens' in investigation
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.
Meet the new councillors who have been elected to Sunderland Council
THE full results for the 2022 Sunderland City Council local elections are now in.
Car valet centre to be demolished - and could be replaced with 24 hour petrol station
PLANS have been lodged to demolish a car valet centre in Hartlepool and build a new petrol station in its place.
Concerns over plans to permanently CLOSE a GP practice
Councillors, patients and Hartlepool’s MP have voiced their opposition to proposals to permanently close a GP practice in the town.
Wynyard Northern spine road approved
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.
Conservatives continue Hartlepool success by securing most council seats
Conservatives continued their success in the region by securing more seats than any other party in the Hartlepool Borough Council local elections.
