Hartlepool Borough Council

About Us

Hartlepool Borough Council is a democratic organisation. It comprises of 36 elected Councillors who are responsible for agreeing policies about the provision of services and how the Council's money is spent. The Council employs officers who are responsible for its day-to-day management.

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us to achieve this.

Hartlepool Borough Council is structured into 4 departments: Adult and Community Based Services, Resources and Development, Children’s and Joint Commissioning Services and Neighbourhoods & Regulatory Services. Collectively, these departments provide vital services to the public.

Our Council Plan for 2021/22 – 2023/24 outlines our vision for Hartlepool:

Hartlepool will be a place...

...where people are enabled to live healthy, independent and prosperous lives.
...where those who are vulnerable will be safe and protected from harm.
...of resilient and resourceful communities with opportunities for all.
...that is sustainable, clean, safe and green.
...that has an inclusive and growing economy.
...with a Council that is ambitious, fit for purpose and reflects the diversity of it's community.

We have identified a key set of principles which will guide and shape what we do to deliver this Council Plan:

Leadership – we will fulfil our role as a community leader working to deliver a positive
future for our Borough
Collaboration – we will work with our communities, the community and voluntary sector
and our partners across the public and private sector to deliver on our vision for
Hartlepool
Inclusivity – we will work to ensure equal access to services and opportunities and we
will take positive action to remove the barriers that people may face
Openness and transparency – we will be clear about what we are doing and why
Commitment – we are committed to delivering our vision and will honour our
commitments as a community leader, service provider and commissioner
Trust – we will work to develop and build on the trust between the Council, our
communities and partners
Understanding – we will work to understand the needs, hopes and views of our
residents, communities and partners through engagement, consultation and research