ALT Truro Drive will be closed at its junction with Catcote Road for two weeks from tomorrow whilst the traffic lights are upgraded. Catcote Road will remain open and a diversion will be in place along Owton Manor Lane. Access to Truro Drive will be maintained from the A689.

ALT Hartlepool Restaurant Week is back and there’s a range of fantastic offers available. Organised by our Economic Growth Team, it is running from today until Sunday (26th October). Twenty six businesses are taking part. https://www.explorehartlepool.com/hartlepool-restaurant-week

ALT Hartlepool Restaurant Week returns next week and there’s a wide range of fantastic offers available. It runs from Monday 20th until Sunday 26th October and a total of 26 businesses have signed up to take part. More information ⬇️ www.explorehartlepool.com/hartlepool-restaurant-week

ALT Road safety measures on a Hartlepool street have been welcomed by a headteacher who says her pupils can now get to and from school more safely. Full story ➡️ www.hartlepool.gov.uk/murray-street

ALT A new zero tolerance campaign aims to tackle hate crime and hate-related incidents. Hate Ends Here has been launched by the Cleveland Strategic Hate Crime Partnership and coincides with National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Full story ➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/hate-ends-here

ALT New measures have been introduced to ensure visitors continue to safely enjoy Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool. Metal barriers, mainly outside the visitor centre, aim to discourage motorised vehicles from accessing the 110-acre site. Full story ➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/barriers

ALT Councillors in Hartlepool say urgent action is needed to tackle a growing housing crisis fuelled by the profiteering of some private landlords. Full story➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/housing-reforms-call

ALT The next Hartlepool Restaurant Week runs from October 20th-26th and there's still time for eateries to get involved. Register to take part ➡️ https://explorehartlepool.com/hartlepool-restaurant-week-2025/ More info➡️http://hartlepool.gov.uk/restaurant-week-October-2025

ALT Hartlepool Business Week takes place from 8th-15th October to offer support to existing businesses and people wishing to become self-employed. Full story➡️http://hartlepool.gov.uk/business-week-2025

ALT Councillors have voted to withdraw the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Hartlepool granted to Lord Peter Mandelson. All councillors at a Full Council meeting on Thursday voted for a motion, and official records will be updated. More information ➡️ https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/news/article/122/lord-peter-mandelson-s-civic-honour-withdrawn

ALT The next Hartlepool Restaurant Week will run from October 20th-26th and allow local restaurants, pubs and cafes to showcase their menus. Businesses can register to take part at https://explorehartlepool.com/hartlepool-restaurant-week-2025/ More info➡️http://hartlepool.gov.uk/restaurant-week-October-2025

ALT Hartlepool Business Week takes place from 8th-15th October with the aim of offering support to existing businesses and people wishing to become self-employed. Full story➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/business-week-2025

ALT We're inviting tenders from private operators interested in running Hartlepool's weekly outdoor market. The successful bidder will be granted a lease allowing occupation of the car park on Thursdays from 5.30am-4pm for 50 weeks a year. Full story ➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/market

ALT We're seeking views on a proposed Article 4 Direction which, if confirmed, will mean that a standard house can no longer be converted into a small HMO without planning permission. Take part in a survey at https://yoursay.hartlepool.gov.uk/hmosurvey Full story www.hartlepool.gov.uk/article-4

ALT The fourth Hartlepool Business Week will take place from 8th-15th October to promote the advice and support on offer to existing businesses and the help available to people wishing to become self-employed. More information⬇️ www.hartlepool.gov.uk/business-week-2025

ALT The next Hartlepool Restaurant Week will run from October 20th-26th and allow local restaurants, pubs and cafes to showcase their menus. Businesses can register to take part at https://www.explorehartlepool.com/hartlepool-restaurant-week-2025/ More info➡️www.hartlepool.gov.uk/restaurant-week-October-2025

ALT We're reminding people to on their guard against a QR code scam targeting pay and display parking ticket machines. Any QR codes appearing on our machines are fake and should not be scanned. Full story ➡️ www.hartlepool.gov.uk/scam-reminder

ALT Site works are underway at Summerhill Country Park as part of our efforts to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors. They are due for completion by 26th September. They may result in some restrictions or minor disruption. Thank you for your understanding.