New moves to restrict the amount of rubbish handled by a household waste recycling centre have been announced by Hartlepool Borough Council.

A permit scheme is to be introduced that will limit the number of visits to the Burn Road site by unmarked vans and pick-up trucks under two metres high to six a year.

Commercial vehicles and any vehicle over two metres high will not be allowed to dispose of waste there.

The rules are due to come into force on Tuesday, January 4. For details or permit forms call (01429) 523333.