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Council forges ahead with New MP HARTLEPOOL has a new Member of Parliament ambitious plans for town following the General Election on 8 June. HARTLEPOOL Council is set to unveil an Mike Hill (Labour) was ambitious three-year plan to develop and elected with a majority promote Hartlepool as an outstanding place of 7,650 and replaces Mike Hill to live, learn, work and visit. Iain Wright (Labour) who Next month the authority will formally decided to stand down after launch its Council Plan and Financial Strategy 13 years in the role. covering the period up to 2020 along with a Mike Hill said: “I would like to thank five-year capital investment programme. the people of Hartlepool for giving me The plan outlines the Council’s top six the opportunity to represent them in priorities and for each priority there is a range Parliament. I will work tirelessly to achieve of projects and initiatives which the Council The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool the very best for the town and its people.” promises to deliver on – all within The full result is as follows: Mike Hill set timescales. The six priorities are: (Labour) – 21,969 votes, Carl Jackson (Conservative Party) – 14,319, Phillip • Growing our economy, jobs and skills the former Northern Lights Academy building, • Regenerating our town Broughton (UK Independence Party) – offering apprenticeships and traineeships in 4,801 and Andy Hagon (Liberal Democrat) • Developing Hartlepool as a great place to live creative industries – September 2017 – 746. The turnout was 59.28%. • Developing new services for people and • Regeneration of starts, communities including a new outdoor leisure park, beach • Building better beginnings and better futures huts, crazy golf course and bus station New councillor for our children and young people improvements – September 2017 COUNCILLOR Mike • Providing effective leadership based upon • Regeneration of Church Street completed, McLaughlin (Labour) innovation and efficiency creating an environment for creative recently won the by- Gill Alexander, the industries to thrive – December 2017 election for the vacant Council’s Chief Executive, • New improved health and social care services Headland & Harbour seat said: “Last summer the to support people in their homes and on Hartlepool Borough Council launched its Council. Councillor Mike communities – December 2018 McLaughlin ‘Your Say, Our Future’ • Phase one redevelopment of the waterfront The current make-up programme. This involved a adjacent to the National Museum of the of Hartlepool Council is now townwide conversation with Royal Navy will be complete – December Labour (19), UKIP (6), Independent Gill Alexander (3), Local Conservatives (3) and residents, staff and young 2020 Putting Hartlepool First (2). people. Councillor Christopher The turnout for the by-election was “Overall, people had a positive view of the Akers-Belcher, the Leader town and its potential and felt that we should be 24.4%. The by-election was held of Hartlepool Council, following the resignation of Councillor building on and promoting our assets including commented: “Despite Sylvia Tempest (Labour). our community spirit, our coastline and green the financial constraints spaces and also our unique history and heritage. on the Council, the “The feedback has helped enormously in past year has been a Ex-Mayoress tribute Cllr. Christopher the preparation of our Council Plan. It is so period of great progress Akers-Belcher, Leader important that we are clear about what we and achievement for of Hartlepool Council TRIBUTES have been paid to a former intend to achieve and by when so that we can Hartlepool and the Hartlepool Mayoress following her brave battle against cancer. continue to move the town forward over the Council Plan sets out how we will build on this. Mrs Margaret Smith, who was next three years.” “The arrival of the National Museum of the Mayoress of Hartlepool in 1993/94, An 8-page leaflet summarising the Royal Navy in Hartlepool has helped establish passed away peacefully on 25 May with Council plan, including highlights of Council the town as a key tourist destination and her family by her side. achievements during 2016/17, should have over the coming months we will be unveiling Councillor Paul Beck, the dropped through your door at the same time our exciting plans to regenerate the adjacent Mayor of Hartlepool, said: as Hartbeat. waterfront in “Margaret was a deeply Below are just some of the examples included the marina. caring person who had a in the Council Plan: “We remain very ambitious for the town’s heart of gold. Along with Visit our prestigious new development • Three new community hubs will be future and will continue to work relentlessly her husband Brian, their opened, bringing together a range of with our partner organisations, businesses and desire to help others was services, including advice and information, demonstrated by their joint of 4 & 5 bedroom executive homes from £449,950. the local community to ensure that Hartlepool is Margaret Smith employment support and health programmes a town we can all be proud of.” foster caring role which saw when she was Sales Centre at Coniscliffe Rise, Coniscliffe Road, Hartlepool TS26 0BU. - July 2017. them look after 50 children Mayoress in • The opening of a new centre of excellence at over a 15-year period.” 1993/94

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Community is priority Mayor’s £22,000 for new Mayor charity boostFor more news on your community visit www.billinghamtowncouncil.co.uk“A First of its Kind,7 on Teesside” HARTLEPOOL’S new Ceremonial Mayor has given a commitment TWO charitable that the local community will be the focal point of his civic year in organisations have each office. received over £11,000 Councillor Paul Beck, who represents the Hart Ward, and his wife after benefiting from the see it first at Mary were inaugurated as Mayor and Mayoress of Hartlepool. Mayor’s charity. Councillor Beck, who spent 16 years in the Army and is a former Hartlepool’s outgoing personal chef to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, said: “We Ceremonial Mayor and are both extremely honoured to be Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress Mayoress Councillor Rob for the 2017/18 municipal year. Cook and Mrs Brenda Hartlepool Mayor and Mayoress Councillor Rob “We are looking forward to a demanding civic year representing Cook recently handed Cook and Mrs Brenda Cook with Harriet Langston the town of Hartlepool that we both love - a great town with so much over £11,285 to blood (left) of the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Lauren Syms of Bloodwise to offer. We will be visiting schools, colleges and education facilities cancer charity Bloodwise throughout the town as well as care homes, resource centres, and the Great North Air children’s centres and youth projects.” Ambulance Service. The Mayor’s chosen charities for the year are the Rifty Youth The money was raised following a wide range of events during the Project and Macmillan Cancer Support. last 12 months, including a civic dinner, food and quiz nights, car In nominating Councillor Beck, Councillor Stephen Akers-Belcher boot sales, coffee mornings, raffles and tombolas. said: “It gives me great pleasure to propose Councillor Paul Beck Councillor Cook said: “I would like to thank everyone for all the as Ceremonial Mayor. Paul is a man of integrity, he is hard-working help and support in raising so much money for two very worthy New Amtico Decor Collection and caring and causes. One of the many wonderful things about our business of interiors is that inspiration can come from so many different places – travelling, along with his “Bloodwise and the Great North Air Ambulance are both charities colours, new trends or in the case of our latest collection, a bygone era that has always captivated people. Amtico Décor is a premium wife Mary as which are very close to my heart and I know that the money raised collection of stylish flooring that will take you back to Victorian times, bringing with it the opulence, flair and creativity of this lavish period. Mayoress they will be put to excellent use helping to save many people’s lives. Amtico Décor is ideal in hallways, kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces. will be fantastic “Bloodwise undertake vital research to help beat many forms of ambassadors for blood cancer, whilst the Great North Air Ambulance does fantastic WITHIN our great town.” work in our area, coming to people’s rescue at a time of great need.” Call Peter on MIChAEL O’CONNOR Councillor Councillor Alan Clark gave a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor FURNITURE Allan Barclay was and Mayoress, praising them for raising so much money for charity. 01642 628181 appointed Deputy He said that they “had both been a credit to the town” and “brought Portrack Lane, Stockton TS18 2RB or [email protected] Ceremonial Hartlepool’s new Ceremonial Mayor smiles to the faces of many young people”. 07850 640318 Mayor for Councillor Paul Beck with the Mayoress www.peterjacksonflooring.com of Hartlepool Mrs Mary Beck 2017/18. Merc-SpecMerc-Spec A Welcome New Approach to Seaton improvements Popular wildflower Independent Living at Home FURTHER work will get underway this September as part of the ongoing programme extended improvements at Seaton Carew. MyLife Living Assistance offers professional and A 4 metre high sculpture by Hartlepool HARTLEPOOL compassionate support in the home to enable a artist Stuart Langley will form part of a Council’s acclaimed more independent lifestyle. wildflower scheme has major package of seafront improvements by Hartlepool Council following a successful £600,000 funding bid to the been extended again We can offer you and your family: SAVE OVER 50% Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. in 2017 to include 4 Assistance at home Stuart, who specialises in light, neon and glass, was one of nine artists seven perennial on all servicing and repairs 4 Companionship Service shortlisted by the Council earlier this year to produce a seafront sculpture wildflower meadows. compared to your main dealer aimed at linking key areas of the town, including Church Street, via The new meadows 4 Respite Support – covering around half Telephone: (01642) 217677 public art. Wildflowers along Coronation Drive in 2016 4 Help getting out and about a hectare – have been [email protected] • www.merc-spec.co.uk Called ‘Waves’, the artwork will be created using steel and glass to 4 Personal Assistance reflect the town’s strong industrial and maritime heritage. It will be sown in the Middle Warren area of the located on the promenade near Seaton Reach. town and will bloom every summer. Please get in touch to talk Other planned improvements at Seaton Carew, which should be APPROVED SERVICING DIAGNOSTIC AIR RECOVERY M.O.T. TEST TYRE COLLECTION completed by next spring, include the creation of a new outdoor leisure The perennial sites are in addition to 37 locations of annual BODYWORK CONDITIONING FITMENT & DELIVERY about how we can best help wildflower meadows which were recently planted across Hartlepool. WHAT WE SERVICE: park with water jets, play equipment, beach huts, picnic tables, a crazy Hartlepool Council launched the wildflower planting scheme in MERCEDES BENZ • BMW • VW golf course, attractive landscaping and improvements to the bus station. T: 01429 856407 2014 along the A689 leading in and out of the town. AUDI • PORSCHE • SMART Councillor Kevin Cranney, Chair of the Council’s Regeneration Services CHRYSLER • JEEP • DODGE E: enquiriesteesside@ Committee, said: “In the months ahead people will see significant Since then it has proved to be so successful that Council bosses have decided to extend it each summer to give more people the WHAT YOU GET? mylifelivingassistance.co.uk investment going into Seaton Carew following our recent successful Qualified Technicians funding bid. opportunity to enjoy the beautiful array of flowers. 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Cleveland College of Art and Design Award Winning Classes graduates Abigail Independent Funeral Directors Pictured (L-R) are Abigail Taylor, Owen Smith, • Best Small Business 2017 • Taylor and Owen Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher and Francis Tackling food poverty Smith – show Fitzgerald, from Cleveland College of Art & Design Under the personal guidance of HARTLEPOOL Council is working in partnership with a range of local popular Hartlepool organisations to help ensure children don’t go hungry during the school landmarks, summer holidays. including the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Greatham Beck, It has made £42,000 available – up from £25,000 last year – to the Museum and Hartlepool Marina. statutory, voluntary, community and charitable organisations so that they can Abigail and Owen’s work was selected following a competition serve food to young people as part of their summer activity programmes. arranged by Hartlepool Council and Cleveland College of Art and Design. Organisations were invited to bid for grants of up to £3,000. The winning designs have replaced posters that had been in A watery world of Last year, the Council’s “Holiday Hunger” pilot scheme saw it work place since the 2010 Tall Ships Race. The new boards have been in partnership with Hartlepool Foodbank to distribute food parcels from financially supported by a number of Hartlepool Councillors, Grand confidence, skill and fun! three venues in the town, as well as providing grants to organisations to Central Rail and Cleveland College of Art and Design. Victoria House Funeral Service can be contacted on It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you run their own anti-food poverty schemes. Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Leader of Hartlepool Council, watch your baby journey from the early days classes held... said: “The new artwork looks great and provides a stunning welcome 01429 234777 of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to Following evaluation of the pilot scheme, it was decided that the wriggling, giggling and jumping in! at High Tunstall greatest impact would be achieved this year by directing all available to the town. All enquiries handled with sensitivity and compassion main pool and You can trust us to take the very best care of you money to local organisations in the form of grants. “Hundreds of thousands of visitors pass through the station each Peace of mind... when it’s needed most! and your little one. Our world-class teachers hydro pool and year and this is a way to showcase some of the great attractions on could have trained as private pilots – five times English Martyrs, Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, the Leader of Hartlepool Council, over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. both in Hartlepool said: “During the six-week holidays many children don’t receive the offer in Hartlepool. We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) meals they would usually get free at school, so it is important to fill this “The new artwork also complements the bespoke Coast tourism to anyone less than the best! gap. We think the best way of doing this is by providing organisations film that is played on a widescreen TV in the station.” with funding so that they can develop their own bespoke schemes for Abigail Taylor, one of the winning artists, said: “Owen and I are To give your baby a splashing start call tackling food poverty that directly address the needs of communities. absolutely thrilled to see our work on show and we hope local people 01642 711 734 “Despite the huge financial challenges facing the Council, we remain and visitors to the town alike will enjoy seeing the twelve designs for fully committed to tackling the high levels of deprivation that seriously many years to come.” Let’s teach your baby to swim! www.waterbabies.co.uk affect parts of our town and providing support to the most hard-pressed A3 and A4 prints of the new artworks are available to purchase at families with children.” . CITY DENTAL A summer of fun YOUR PRIVATE DENTAL PRACTICE

THINKING UNSURE OF in Hartlepool... NEED AN WANT ABOUT YOUR IMPLANT 0% DENTAL DENTAL CLINIC? FINANCE? PLANS? OPTIONS? Headland Festival 60 years of Andy Capp Until September Saturday 1st July UNHAPPY QUESTIONS WE ARE Discover more about Reg Smythe, the Hartlepool man A family event organised by Hartlepool DENTURE WITH behind the internationally successful Andy Capp cartoon, at Headland Local History Group and ABOUT HERE TO this FREE exhibition at the . Hartlepool Armed Forces Liaison Group. PROBLEMS? YOUR IMPLANTS? HELP This year marks both the 60th anniversary of the first Further details can be found on the SMILE? publication of Andy Capp in the Northern edition of the back cover. Daily Mirror, as well as what would have been Reg Smythe’s 100th birthday. To find out more visit www hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com

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01429 222 886 Seaton Rock Race for Life 115a York Road, Hartlepool TS26 9DL Saturday 1st July Sunday 2nd July

This is a new festival to raise money for Walk, jog or run to raise valuable funds local cancer charities. for Cancer Research UK.

Acts announced so far include headliners The 5k event is suitable for all abilities, Cast, The Strypes and Space - as well as Carter, or maybe you feel up to the challenge The White Negroes, The Endeavours, Central Parade, Fire Lady to take part in the 10k event? Luck, King Mojo and Dig the Old Breed. Find out more and register at Find out more at www.seatonrock.com www.raceforlife.co.uk

Miles For Men 2017 Hartlepool Carnival Sunday 30th July John Murphy’s giant fun fair – Thursday 3rd August to Saturday 12th August A male only fun-run will take place for adults and children to raise funds for local families affected by cancer and Carnival Saturday – 12th August other health conditions. Further details are available on the There will also be a 5k women’s event – called Hartlepool Headland Carnival Facebook page. Walk For Women - to support the work of Miles For Men.

Find out more and register at www.milesformen.co.uk BOOK ONLINE Perfect for 2-4 FOR ONLY year olds! Hartlepool Waterfront Festival Big Lime Triathlon £8.00 Saturday 2nd September Sunday 1st October A fun-filled FREE festival for the entire family. People are being urged to support the event, either as competitors or as part OPEN EVERY DAY The festival will include family favourites Cook and Line from of the team of volunteers that plays a key CBeebies, local dance and music acts and much more. role in making sure the event runs smoothly.

THROUGHOUT Then for the finale, turn your gaze to the water for a There’s the added incentive of a free cycling top for those memorable performance from ‘The Whale’ – a stunning who sign up to take part before the end of July. SUMMER HOLIDAYS aquatic light spectacular. Online entries are now being taken at 01642 265454 Find out more at www.destinationhartlepool.com www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon Hartbeat | P10 New £4m Council LOCAL COUNCIL centre unveiled TAX SUPPORT The Queen’s representative for County organisations that have Information for Families Durham has praised a new Council centre brought this project to which provides vital services for adults with fruition. Have you made of Children and Young disabilities and the local community. “There is a Sue Snowdon, the Lord Lieutenant of tremendous feel as your claim? People with Special County Durham, recently officially opened the soon as you walk in £4m Hartlepool Centre for Independent Living the building and I am L-R at the official opening are Councillor Stephen Thomas, Council You may be able to claim Local Council Tax Support Educational Needs and before touring the facility to meet staff and overwhelmed by the Chief Executive Gill Alexander, the then Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Rob Cook, Sue Snowdon and Councillor Christopher if you are on a low income, in and out of work or in people who will benefit from the impressive level of enthusiasm Akers-Belcher, the Leader of Hartlepool Council building. from everyone I have receipt of certain benefits. Find out if you are entitled Disability (SEND) Hartlepool Council is behind the new met.” by telephoning 01429 284188 or email The development 0 – 25 Years development which is located on the site of to people who have sight [email protected] brings together a range of services aimed the Havelock Centre in the Burbank area of and hearing difficulties. at improving the life chances of disabled town. The impressive three-floor building also boasts people, including Council services from the The Lord Lieutenant said: “This is an an events hall, training and meeting rooms, an Have you claimed Havelock Centre and the Warren Road facility absolutely fantastic building and I would ICT suite, cafe and spa pool, with many of the at Oakesway, which have transferred into the like to congratulate the Council and other facilities being available for public hire. Universal Credit? new building. Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of the Several organisations are Council’s Adult Services Committee, said: Did you know you still need to make your claim for The Council is required working in partnership with the “It is a major achievement for the Council to Local Council Tax Support and Free School Meals Council to provide key services to produce a ‘Local Offer’ be creating state-of-the-art facilities for local through Hartlepool Borough Council. You do not need from the building, including of services and advice as people at a time when we are facing significant to wait for a decision about Universal Credit before Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS financial pressures. claiming Local Council Tax Support or Free School part of the SEND Reforms under the Children’s Foundation Trust and Thirteen “The new building will provide the very best Meals. Contact us on 01429 284188 and we will and Families Act 2014. The Local Offer provides Group – the town’s biggest social services for people in our town with disabilities help or for further information email information about services that are available for housing provider. along with vital other facilities for the local [email protected] children and young people with special educational The building will also be home community.” to a number of local providers, needs and disabilities between the ages of 0 – 25 Hartlepool Council’s Building Design & including Incontrol-able - a years to inform parents, children and young people Construction Section was the main contractor community interest company for the development. Have you claimed your of the types of services available. providing support to disabled Anyone requiring further information about people - and the In Good Hands The Handprint Gallery at Hartlepool Centre for the centre should email CILBookings@ free school meals? Independent Living Project which provides support hartlepool.gov.uk or phone 01429 401700. The Local Offer: If you are a parent or carer of a child in Hartlepool and are in receipt of the following benefits you should call • Gives information about education, 01429 284188 to get free school meals for your child health and care services and also to claim a Government cash boost (called a • Gives information about leisure activities Inspectors praise adult social care services Pupil Premium) for the child’s school: and support groups • Keeps information in one place HARTLEPOOL Council’s Direct Care & Support Service has been and when to report concerns. • Income Support • Provides clear, comprehensive and accessible praised following a visit by Government inspectors. “People and relatives we spoke with said they • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance information Under the inspection regime, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) felt staff had the right skills to provide the care they • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance • Makes service provision more responsive gives a rating in five areas to determine how safe, effective, caring, needed. to local needs and aspirations responsive and well-led services are. “People told us staff were caring, friendly, helpful • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and • Is developed and reviewed with the After spending three days recently with the Council’s Direct Care and and respectful. They described how staff respected Asylum Act 1999 Support Service, the inspectors judged it to be “good” in all five areas their privacy and promoted their independence.” • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit service providers and service users and “good” overall. Councillor Stephen Thomas, Chair of Hartlepool • Child Tax Credit (provided they are not also entitled The Direct Care & Support Service provides reablement support Council’s Adult Services Committee, said: “To Councillor Stephen to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross (short term support, usually following a hospital discharge), a ‘telecare’ be judged good in all five areas by the CQC is Thomas income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by To view the local offer follow the link: response service (responding to technology that helps people live at a significant achievement and testament to the Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) http://hartlepool.fsd.org.uk/send home longer) and an emergency respite care service for family carers to quality of care our staff provide. • Working Tax Credit run-on. This is paid for 4 weeks over 2,000 local people. “It is always reassuring to be praised by inspectors and we’ll after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit In the report, Inspector Beverley Robson-Jones said: “People told us continue to strive for further improvement despite the ongoing financial • Universal Credit during the initial roll-out they felt safe when receiving care and support from staff at the service. constraints placed upon us.” If you would like to speak with Staff had a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how For a full copy of the report visit www.cqc.org.uk/publications The Pupil Premium is £1,320 per child in year groups someone directly about the local offer, Reception to Year 6 and £935 per child in Years 7 to 11 and will be paid directly to the child’s school and you can contact the Children’s Hub on: used for their education. 01429 284284 or Tracy Liveras - Local For further information visit Offer Lead - on: 01429 284876 www.hartlepoolnow.co.uk Hartbeat | P13 Hartbeat | P13 Air your views on mental health

EDUCATION chiefs in Hartlepool are seeking the views of parents “In the latest survey we are asking for and carers to make sure the town provides the best possible parents and carers to provide feedback on emotional wellbeing and mental health support to children and their views about the emotional wellbeing their families. of their children, and ways in which we can 93% Research shows that children and young people with good work together to ensure that all Hartlepool 93% of people attend their Urgent emotional and mental health are better able to contribute and children and young people receive the hospital appointment two week achieve in life, and good mental health is also important for good support they need.” cancer referral when urgently referred appointment physical health. The purpose of this survey is to by their GP* Children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental understand: *figures correct 2015/16 7% Could you foster or health impacts upon every area of their lives, from their • what good emotional wellbeing and Councillor Alan Clark If you wanted to rule out educational achievements, their relationships with peers and the mental health should look like in cancer would you be one of adopt in Hartlepool? adults they come into contact with, to the choices they make in Hartlepool; the 700 patients (7%) that didn’t? everyday life. • to identify any gaps and issues in the current provision; Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of Hartlepool Council’s Children’s • to plan what arrangements need to be in place to meet the needs Services Committee, said: “As children and young people grow up of children and young people, now and in the future. We are looking for special people to give their experiences may impact on their emotional wellbeing and To complete the survey, visit the love, happiness and joy that every child mental health. Some are able to cope independently or with the www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HBC17EHWParents support of a friend and family, while others may need a bit more If you would like to request the survey in an alternative format Please make sure you keep your two week wait appointment so deserves. If you could become a Foster Carer help. please email [email protected] or call we can rule out cancer or start your treatment as soon as possible. or Adoptive Parent, get in touch with the “To ensure that children and young people achieve the best 01429 523761. The survey closes on Friday 21st Hartlepool Placement Team: July 2017. What have you got to lose? chance of a happy and healthy life, the Council is carrying out a number of surveys to ensure that services in the future best meet You can also download the survey by clicking T: 01429 405588 the needs of our children, young people and their families. on the QR code to the right. E: [email protected] www.hartlepoolandstocktonccg.nhs.uk W: www.hartlepool.gov.uk Hartlepool Borough Council Child and Adult Services Headteacher overwhelmed by

Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Services community support

A HARTLEPOOL headteacher has thanked the community for their “fantastic support” following a major fire to the school nursery. SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & The Primary School nursery building, which incorporated a year three classroom, was completely destroyed in a Disability INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS recent fire. Luckily the nursery was separate to the main school building so Available to assist parents, carers, children & young people most pupils only missed out on two days at school. Headteacher David Turner said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic support from the whole Hartlepool community. Everyone Specialist individual support to parents, carers, children and young people who are has been absolutely amazing and I was inundated with involved in an Education, Health and Care Plan Needs Assessment or where your offers of help. child is transferring from a Statement of Special Educational Need to an EHC Plan. “Thanks to the resilience of our children and support from parents, families, staff, education colleagues, the Trained Independent Supporters will work with you throughout the assessment local authority and the Hartlepool community the school has bounced back following the incident and everyone is process and they can explain each stage, help you get your views across and ensure Just some of the toys donated to looking ahead to the future. that you take an active lead role in this process. Rift House Primary School. “I am very grateful to all those who have made Independent Support in Hartlepool is provided by Hartlepool Information, Advice and donations and they will be invaluable to us when we are able to get our replacement nursery up and running.” Support Services and Hartlepool Carers. The fire-ravaged nursery has since been demolished The fire-ravaged nursery and there are plans for it to be replaced.

To find out more contact Hartlepool Information, Advice and Support Services on 01429 284876 or email [email protected] Or contact: Sue Harrison at Hartlepool Carers on 01429 283095 or email [email protected] Education in Hartlepool Hartbeat | P15 Welcome to the Council’s “don’t feed Council the gulls” appeal COUNCIL bosses in Hartlepool have welcomed around 50 new workers to the organisation after a series of contracts transferred to A CAMPAIGN has been launched to encourage residents not to feed seagulls. the local authority. Hartlepool Council says it leads to mess and nuisance as well as potentially making Earlier this month staff working as health visitors, community nursery the birds more aggressive. nurses, school nurses and in the Family Nurse Partnership transferred from Whilst the issue is a town-wide matter, most problems occur around fish and chip North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to Hartlepool Council. shops and fast food outlets at Seaton Carew and on the Headland. Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of the Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: “Food is often deliberately given to birds by people eating outdoors on the seafront at Seaton and the Headland. Indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests they see this as an acceptable alternative to Seaton parking placing waste food in the bins provided. L-R: Councillor Kevin Cranney, Deputy Leader “The unattractive image of litter and bird dropping- of Hartlepool Council, Dave Picken from Rugby Club, Paul Edmondson-Jones, strewn outdoor areas is likely to have a negative controls amended Hartlepool Council’s Interim Director of Public Health, impact on people’s perceptions of the town, so we and Health Improvement Practitioner Steven Carter have launched the campaign to protect the town’s with the defibrillator at West Hartlepool Rugby Club. reputation as a family visitor destination. after consultation “There is a further risk that if contact between seagulls and people is encouraged the birds PARKING controls in Seaton Carew have been Danielle Swainston (front centre/maroon top) with some of the could become less fearful of and more aggressive amended following public consultation. new Council colleagues at a recent welcome meeting. towards people.” The changes, which came into effect on June Defibrillators The campaign is part of the Council’s Clean 12 after being approved by Hartlepool Council’s Danielle Swainston, the Council’s Assistant Director (Children’s and Green Strategy that aims to improve the local Neighbourhood Services Committee, reflect comments Services), met the staff at a recent welcome gathering. environment. made by residents, businesses and members of the She said: “We are delighted to have you all onboard. The Council boost for town public at a meeting in May. is committed to providing modern, high quality services which play an The meeting at Seaton Carew Social Club and important part in the lives of many Hartlepool families. HARTLEPOOL’S network of publicly accessible community Institute was the first of three that the Council is “The staff who have transferred will make a significant contribution defibrillators has been expanded. holding over the summer ahead of a full review of the to public health and children’s services and help the Council achieve its Two units, funded by Hartlepool Council’s Public Health Tackling irresponsible experimental parking controls at the end of October. vision for a ‘Better Childhood in Hartlepool’.” Department, have been installed at Hartlepool Cricket Club’s Park The parking controls - part of a Parking Plan for Councillor Alan Clark, Chair of the Council’s Children’s Services Drive ground and West Hartlepool Rugby Club’s ground in Catcote dog owners Seaton Carew - include parking charges of £1 for up Committee, added: “The transfer has been seamless so the public won’t Road. to 2 hours, £1.50 for up to 4 hours and £2 for all day have noticed any difference. It is the same staff delivering these vital Both are a massive boost to on-going efforts to tackle the town’s A CAMPAIGN is to be launched by Hartlepool Council to promote responsible dog in the Newburn Bridge, Rocket House and Coach Park services to the people of our town. record of having the lowest rates of bystander CPR in the region. ownership. car parks, on-street pay and display parking; resident- “Moving forward, bringing these contracts in-house will provide an Steven Carter, the Council’s Health Improvement Practitioner, It aims to tackle a range of issues, including dog fouling and dogs being allowed to only and business parking permit schemes and clock opportunity for better integrated working across children’s and family said: “The aim is to improve the awareness and confidence of roam out of control. disc systems that limit parking in the car park at services across the town.” bystanders in an emergency situation and boost survival rates by The campaign is being proposed ahead of changes to the town’s existing Dog Control Seaton Park and on The Front. The health visitors, community nursery nurses and school nursing ensuring life-saving equipment is on hand as quickly as possible Orders (DCOs) which will see them automatically become Public Space Protection Orders in The changes mean: staff have been located within the four early help teams across the town October under the terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. whilst the emergency services are dispatched.” • All pay and display charges apply from 9am-6pm since August 2016. The locations are Rossmere Children’s Centre, The new units complement others already located at Hartlepool One of the aims will be to identify dog fouling “hot spot” areas of the town for instead of 8am-8pm Ward Jackson Children’s Centre, The Star Centre and Carnegie Building. Civic Centre, Greatham Community Centre, Hart Village Hall, the enforcement action – with residents also being urged to give their support. • The parking areas on the residential side of The Spotted Cow pub in Elwick and Community Centre. Tony Hanson, the Council’s Assistant Director (Environment and Neighbourhoods), Front/The Cliff have become residents’ parking only. said: “Reports received from the public can sometimes be too vague for effective action to be taken, so where a problem is occurring in a particular area of the town we would • The area on the east side of the road adjacent to urge people to provide us with as much information as possible.” the clock tower/bus station is being used to provide Another element of the campaign will involve encouraging people to say what additional permit parking for businesses. Family Support additional measures they feel are needed to enhance the Council’s enforcement powers. • On-street disc parking on The Front allows free Councillor Dave Hunter, Chair of the Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: “Our parking for 1 hour, an increase of 30 minutes. recent “Your Say Our Future” consultation showed that a top priority for residents is the • Disc parking in Seaton Park car park allows free Worker recognised enhancement of the Council’s enforcement capabilities in respect of dog fouling and that is parking for 2 hours, instead of 1 hour. why we have made tackling dog fouling a key aspect of our Clean and Green Strategy. Seaton Carew Social Club and Institute in Station “We don’t want to demonise dog owners, but while many do clean up after their dogs Lane will again be the venue for the next consultation A HARTLEPOOL Council Family Support Worker has been recognised for there is a significant number who blatantly refuse to accept responsibility.” meeting on Wednesday July 12 from 2-6pm. his work with families being resettled in the town. Emad Raad was recently nominated for the Cleveland Police Chief Constable’s Community Service Award in recognition of the professional work he has carried out to help integrate refugees into the local community. Emad, who attended the awards ceremony with no idea that he had been nominated, said: “I was surprised and delighted to win the award and I would like to thank Cleveland Police and Hartlepool Council colleagues for supporting me. “In particular, I would like to share this award with my colleague Tracey Ann Richardson who works tirelessly alongside me to support families.” Emad receiving his award from Cleveland Police Chief Constable Ian Spittal. Hartbeat | P17 New community hubs will bring services closer to the people

THREE new community hubs will be unveiled in July of this year the coming months services will expand and they will be fully as part of an initiative by Hartlepool Council to bring a range of operational by March 2018. Update from Tees Valley services for local people under one roof. “In the meantime, we want to hear from residents to find out Community Hub North (Miers Avenue, West View), Community what services they would like to see provided from the hubs. Hub Central (York Road) and Community Hub South (Wynyard This is an innovative venture to benefit local communities so it’s Road) will offer services and support from a range of different important that local people tell us what they would like to see at Combined Authority organisations to make it easier for residents to access the help and each of the three locations.” support they need. The community hubs will not offer exactly the same services as So whether you require information about welfare benefits, debt the provision will be tailored to local people’s needs. However, at On 4 May 2017 Ben Houchen was elected Mayor for the Tees Valley advice, library services, training and jobs, how to stop smoking or the outset in July they will all offer the following: make other behaviour/lifestyle changes, special advisors will be on • A special advisor offering general advice and guidance about As Mayor, Ben Houchen will chair the Tees Valley Combined Authority – the organisation hand to give you all the guidance and help you need. accessing services created to deliver economic growth across Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Councillor Kevin Cranney, chair of • Access to a computer enabling residents to access information Hartlepool Council’s Regeneration Services about Council services & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. Committee, said: “The aim of the community • A dedicated telephone line to the Civic Centre Customer Services hubs is to bring services closer to the people, Team enabling them to access a whole range of • Library services The result of the 2017 election for the services from different organisations within • Information about training, courses and jobs the same building. • Access to a smoking cessation course “The new community hubs will open in • Welfare benefit information and debt advice Councillor Kevin • Hub advisors-behaviour change Name Description First Second Total Cranney July with access to many services and over Preference Preference Votes Votes

Chris Liberal 12,550 Foote- Democrat Wood Community Community Community Ben Conservative 40,278 8,300 48,578 Houchen ELECTED Hub North Hub Central Hub South Sue Labour and 39,797 6,603 46,400 Jeffrey Co-operative John UKIP 9,475 Tennant Ben Houchen Voter turnout 21.31% Tees Valley Mayor

The Mayor has responsibility and influence over:

• Transport • Homes and Communities

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Facebook TeesValleyCA Hartbeat | P19 Celebrating 30 years Brand new homes in Hartlepool

WORK has begun on the second phase of Homes will feature a dining kitchen, Thirteen’s brand new housing development lounge, ground floor toilet and a family OUTLOOK in the Dyke House area of Hartlepool. bathroom on the first floor. With A-rated Willow Fields will offer a wide range of boilers, the properties will also benefit houses and bungalows available through from plenty of storage space plus off-street Customer ADVICE OINFUORMTATLIONOsOuppKort shared ownership – a part-buy, part-rent parking and turfed gardens. The shared scheme – or affordable rent. ownership properties will also have a built- OUR ADVICE CENTRE HAS BEEN GIVING HELP AND SUPPORT TO The development will be delivered by in oven, hob and extractor fan. Services THOSE WITH EPILEPSY AND THEIR CARERS SINCE 1987 Thirteen in partnership with Hartlepool The development is only a short distance Connecting you to your Council ADVICE INFORMATION support Borough Council and ESH Construction away from the town centre with its Middleton which will build the properties, supported Grange Shopping Centre, National Museum of Help support our cause by shopping in our by funding from the Homes and the Royal Navy and excellent transport links. OUR ADVICE CENTRE HAS BEEN GIVING HELP AND SUPPORT TO Communities Agency. Get in touch with our team to find out more three charity shops we have in Hartlepool The second phase will build 64 two about how to secure one of these brand new New homes in Dyke House THOSE WITH EPILEPSY AND THEIR CARERS SINCE 1987 and three-bed properties, including 36 homes. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, bungalows, and carry out new road and simply call us on 0300 111 1000 or email landscaping works. [email protected] Help support our cause by shopping in our 7t9 hPARrK eROAeD - TcHE hARCaHESrity s199h YORoK RpOAsD we have1 04i nOXF ORHD RaOADrtlepool PLEASE KEEP YOUR DONATIONS COMING IN - CALL 01429 297008 FOR A FREE COLLECTION Investing in Hartlepool communities For free advice and information A MULTI-MILLION pound investment is seeing homes in Hartlepool Almost 200 new boilers are being installed in properties in the West call 01429 297007 or call into our centre at benefit from both internal and external improvements. View area, as well as over 20 fully-fitted kitchens in the Rossmere area. Online, by phone, 79 Park Road, The Arches, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 7PW Throughout 2017/18, Thirteen is carrying out £25m of If you’re a current Thirteen customer living in one of our homes which in person Email: [email protected] improvements on its properties across Teesside, including replacing is being updated, we will send you a letter to tell you about the plans. Online, by phone, in person www.epilepsyoutlook.org.uk 638 kitchens, 565 bathrooms and 2,797 boilers. The investment work We will then contact you to discuss the improvement work. supports Thirteen’s commitment to invest in the Tees Valley and provide To find out more about investment work being carried out by Thirteen 79 PARK ROAD - THER eAgR CChaHrEityS No 701140 199 YORK ROAD 104 OXFORD ROAD quality homes. in Hartlepool, chat with our team on 0300 111 1000. Our website makes it easier for you to contact Ardrossan Court, off Rossmere Way, is just one of a number of areas your Council on-line, with more services than PLEASE KEEP YOUR DONATIONS COMING IN - CALL 01429 297008 FOR A FREE COLLECTION in Hartlepool benefitting from the work, which includes the installation ever available at the touch of a button You’re in caring hands of brand new fully-fitted bathrooms and windows. 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North East Migration Mythbuster 2017-2018 Below are some facts and figures to help you make up your own mind The Children’s Hub

What is the difference between Germany – 692,000 The movement of migrants is not just one Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees an asylum seeker, a refugee Italy – 117,000 way. In the year ending September 2016 and a migrant? France – 83,000 323,000 people left the UK (Office for Austria – 42,000 National statistics 2017) Asylum Seeker: Asylum is protection given by Greece – 39,000 The vast majority of migrant visas are given a country to a person fleeing from persecution United Kingdom – 39,000 What is The Children’s Hub? to international students who are estimated in their own country. An asylum seeker is a to be worth £25 billion to the UK economy The Children’s Hub is the fi rst point of contact for person who has applied for asylum and is What about the North East? waiting for a decision. (Universities UK 2017) anyone who has a concern about the welfare or The North East has a population of safety of a child or young person or thinks they Refugee: A person whose asylum application 2.5million. There are fewer than 3,500 What financial support do has been successful and who is allowed to asylum seekers here which represents less refugees get when they may need extra help and support. stay in another country having proved they than 0.1% of the total population of the arrive in the UK? When contacted, The Children’s Hub listen to what would face persecution back home. region (G4S 2017) When someone arrives in the UK to seek they are being told and the different agencies in Migrant: is anyone who has migrated to asylum they can apply to the UK Government the Hub might share information with each other another country for whatever reason. (not local councils) for financial support. This to try and work out whether they can help. is at a lower rate than mainstream benefits Why do refugees leave 0.1%0.1% such as Jobseekers Allowance. home? 0.1% (3,500) The Children’s Hub is a asylum seekers Can asylum seekers and Refugees are fleeing unimaginable horrors at refugees work? partnership between: home. 2.milli5on Over 320,000 people are now estimated to While someone is waiting for a decision on • Hartlepool Borough Council have died in the conflict in Syria – more than their case they are not allowed to work. Most the total number of Allied troops killed in the asylum seekers find this really difficult as they • Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Battle of the Somme. want to work to use the skills that they have How do refugees get to the and to provide for themselves and their family. • Cleveland Police Does the UK take its fair UK? Someone granted refugee status can work and share of refugees? must pay taxes like everyone else. • Health Partners There are very few ways for refugees to get The UK has a long history of helping refugees to the UK safely and legally. This means that Where do asylum seekers – from French Huguenots in the 17th century many people undertake dangerous journeys and refugees live? to reach safety – including crossing the to the rescue of 10,000 children from Nazi The Children’sWill I be told if someone contacts Hub TheThe The only time youChildren’s will not be told is if telling you might put Hub Germany. Mediterranean Sea on overcrowded boats. If an asylum seeker has nowhere to live your child or someone else at risk of harm or if it might There were 5,098 recorded deaths in the while they are waiting for a decision, the UK HartlepoolChildren’s and Hub Stockton-on-Teesabout my child? affect the investigationHartlepool of a crime. and Stockton-on-Tees Recently, the numbers of people claiming Mediterranean in 2016 alone. Government will give them a place to stay. asylum in the UK have been low. You can contact The Children’s Hub yourself to discuss Can information be shared without my In 2014, the UK Government set up the They will be ‘dispersed’ to an area within the Thewhether Children’s additional Hub help oris supporta partnership might be available. between: The Children’s Hub is a partnership between: In 2016 approximately 39,000 people Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement UK on a no-choice basis. permission? claimed asylum (including dependents). scheme. As of September 2016, only 4,414 • HartlepoolIf another professional Borough or agency Council contacts The Children’s • Hartlepool Borough Council This is a tiny fraction of the total number of people have actually been resettled under the The accommodation is also given on a ‘no Hub about your child they should have discussed this with Yes, but only if The Children’s Hub believes that your child refugees in the world (21.3 million people as scheme. choice’ basis and is often in places that are you fi rst. If they are contacted by a member of the public or is being harmed, or might be harmed in the future or if • Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council sharing the information• mightStockton-on-Tees help to stop or solve a Boroughcrime. Council of 2015 (UNHCR) hard to let. In most cases the property will be they learn that a professional or agency has contacted them without your knowledge they will try to let you know that The Children’s Hub might be required to share your Why do refugees and shared with other asylum seekers including • Cleveland Police information more widely• whereCleveland the law says Police they have to. Number of sometimes strangers sharing bedrooms. this has happened. migrants come to the UK? Your information will be held and shared securely in refugees • North Tees and Hartlepool NHS accordance with the Data• NorthProtection Tees Act 1998. and Hartlepool NHS 150 years ago, the British Empire spanned In the North East the asylum accommodation 21.3 million* the globe and many people have subsequently is provided by the private companies G4S and Foundation Trust Foundation Trust migrated to the UK from its former colonies – Jomast. the source of much of our wealth. • Tees, Esk andTo Wear con tactValley the NHS Children’s Trust. Hub call 01429• Tees, 284284 Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust. * Once someone has been granted asylum and only 39,000 Most asylum seekers do not choose their told that they may remain in the UK, they Tel: 01429 284284 Tel: 01429 284284 destination country. When fleeing persecution can move to a new town or city. They are or email [email protected] it isn’t the first thing on an individual’s mind. also able to apply for council housing or rent Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] THE UK had the 6th highest number privately. (39,000) of asylum applications in the Those refugees with some choice often come EU and is ranked 17th in terms of asylum to the UK because they have friends or family North Tees and Hartlepool North Tees and Hartlepool applications per head of resident population here. NHS Foundation Trust NHS Foundation Trust (gov.uk2017) Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust NHS Foundation Trust This Mythbuster was produced by the Newcastle Citywide Asylum Seeker/Refugee Support Group: a group of statutory & voluntary sector organisations who have been working collaboratively in the field of migration since 1999, and by Justice First supporting refugees in the Tees Valley. With thanks to Lempriere Pringle Trust for support.

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Are you up for triathlon Get Fit for Summer GYM SWIM EXERCISE CLASSES challenge? We offer a vast town wide programme of physical and sporting ENTRIES are being taken for Hartlepool’s event costs £7.50. Both events activities . There is something for everyone, so come along, fifth Big Lime Triathlon which takes place can be entered via the British on Sunday October 1. Triathlon website at https://www. get involved, make new friends and Get Active! NO People are being urged to support the britishtriathlon.org/events/go-tri- event, either as competitors or as part of the hartlepool-pool-based-triathlon-and- Get Hartlepool Active Active Swim Membership Packages JOINING team of volunteers that plays a key role in accessable-aquathlon_8226 Monthly Swim Pass making sure the event runs smoothly. Further coaching sessions are Get Active 2 Monthly Membership from £14.99 FEE There’s the added incentive of a free planned and these will be publicised Choose 2 activities Swim, Gym or Fitness Classes cycling top for those who sign up to take part once details are confirmed. Monthly Membership from £25.99 Active 7 Gym before the end of July. For people keen to start working 7 Day Gym Pass Weekly Cost £10.00 The event – one of the last of the triathlon towards taking part in a triathlon Get Active 3 season - is open to both experienced athletes www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon several Begin to Run and more All 3 activities Swim, Gym or Fitness Classes Active Business and amateurs. It is being organised by Hartlepool Council is again running a series advanced Aspire to Run groups regularly meet Monthly Membership from £29.99 All 3 activities Swim, Gym and Fitness Classes Hartlepool Borough Council with support from of Go Tri events, miniature events designed for around the town. Monthly Membership per Employee £22.99 Technogym Cloud– Link your training into our Technogym Fitness British Triathlon and will begin at 8.15am. It beginners to help them get used to competing For more information check out the Get Active Family Equipment with “The Cloud” and all your wearable fitness devices. For Active Headland comprises a 750m open water swim, a 20km in the three triathlon disciplines. Hartlepool Active website at All 3 activities Swim, Gym and Fitness Classes more information email [email protected] cycle ride and a 5km run, with the town’s The next event, the Go Tri Hartlepool www.gehartlepoolactive.co.uk/triathlon or Headland Sports Hall Gym and Fitness Classes Tanita Scales available at all three sites – get in touch today to get your 2 Adults & 2 Children marina and neighbouring Seaton Carew 3 Pool-Based Triathlon and Accessible contact the Feel Good in Hartlepool team on Monthly Membership from £14.99 free biometric testing done! Monthly Membership from £49.99 providing the backdrops. Aquathlon, will take place on Sunday July (01429) 284050. Feedback from last year’s event has led 9 at the Mill House Leisure Centre. This is The Council is also keen to recruit more Get Hartlepool ActiveMembership is accepted at to some improvements, including bigger a pool-based triathlon comprising a 200m volunteer marshals aged 16+ who will be Mill House Leisure Centre 01429 223791, Headland Sports Hall 01429 236564, JOIN TODAY transition areas and the use of a second swim, a 6km cycle ride and a 2.5km run. stationed at strategic points along the event’s Sports Centre 01429 284864 Visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk referee. Entry costs £10. The Accessible Aquathlon route. Individual entry costs £35 for British is suitable for people aged 14+ and inclusive It has around 15-20 regulars who get 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 Triathlon members - £40 for non-members of all abilities. It involves swimming for involved every year, but hopes to have

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THE Hartlepool Exercise for Life Service offers supervised introductory exercise courses to help residents become more active and self-manage a wide range of common health problems that benefit from increased physical activity levels. The service also offers specialist support for those identified Access to employment as at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. To find out more about the EDAN (Escape Diabetes Act Now) programme please contact the scheme’s Co-ordinator Lorraine Harrison on infrastructure projects completed (01429) 284363 or [email protected] TWO major infrastructure projects that aim to make it easier value, low-carbon economy for Hartlepool people to reach work have been completed - and which promotes diversity and attention has now shifted to a third. inclusivity and aims to ensure A new 475-metre shared cycleway/walkway has been that employment opportunities constructed alongside the A689 from the entrance of the are open to all residents. Queens Meadow They are being overseen Enterprise Zone to by the Hartlepool Council- Truro Drive, whilst led Hartlepool Active Travel Keen on a football a new pedestrian/ The new A179 crossing Hub which is funded via the cycling crossing has Government’s Sustainable been built across Travel Access Fund and works comeback? the A179 dual carriageway closely with local companies and adjacent to Warren Road. their employees to promote sustainable forms of travel such as cycling Over £200,000 of Local as an alternative to the car. WALKING football sessions in Hartlepool are an ideal Growth Fund support Tony Davison, Hartlepool Council’s Sustainable Travel Officer, said: opportunity for injured and retired players to make a comeback was approved for the two “The completed first phase of the A689 Cycleway scheme is part of a by taking part in a more sedate form of the game! The new A689 shared cycle/walkway schemes by the Tees Valley wider vision to establish a cycle/pedestrian route along the full length They are open to both male and female players aged 16 and Combined Authority – the of the A689 from the border with the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees to over and no previous experience is required. Coach and instructor body driving economic Hartlepool town centre. The sessions at Brierton Sports Centre in Brierton Lane growth and job creation in the boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, “The new crossing on the A179 provides a much-needed link are being organised by Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Cleveland and Darlington. Over between large residential areas in the north of the town, such as the Hartlepool Council’s recruitment £100,000 has also been allocated from Bishop Cuthbert estate, to the Oakesway Industrial Estate Sport and Physical Hartlepool Council’s Local Transport Plan. Now Enterprise Zone.” Activity Team. THE Sport and Physical Activity Team is currently seeking qualified a further £300,000 of Local Growth Fund The Brenda Road project aims to create higher One session takes coaches and instructors to help deliver a wide range of sporting money is to be applied for to upgrade the quality and more clearly defined cycle lanes to place in the sports projects and programmes. existing cycle lanes along a lengthy stretch of make cycling a more attractive travel option for hall on Mondays from Do you have a passion for sport, fitness or physical activity? Would Brenda Road from the A689 Belle Vue Way local workers. 2-3pm, while another is you like to join our department? If so, why not apply for a coach or roundabout to the Hartlepool Power Station Tony added: “Brenda Road is a key link hled outside on the 3G instructor position? Online applications can be made at roundabout. between the town centre and the town’s Southern pitch on Fridays, again www.northeastjobs.org.uk Alternatively, contact the team direct All of the schemes are part of the Business Zone. There are numerous industrial sites from 2-3pm. on (01429) 284050 or email [email protected] for more Combined Authority’s Sustainable Access employing several thousand people in this area Walking football is information. to Employment programme which aims Improved cycle lanes are planned for and we want to provide the facilities that will give a slow-paced version A coach/instructor fair is currently being organised to give people an to develop the Tees Valley area as a high- Brenda Road more people the confidence to cycle to work.” of the beautiful game opportunity to demonstrate their session delivery skills. The team will which aims to get be encouraging applications from a wide range of sport and physical players back involved activity areas. Look out for more details of the event at in the sport. www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk It aims to help people maintain There’s something for everyone! an active lifestyle WHEN it comes to cycling in Hartlepool there’s something for sessions/mini Go Tri events that help competitors prepare long after their time in everyone. The Hartlepool Council-led Hartlepool Active Travel Hub which competitive football has come to an end and is also a chance for A series of initiatives operating across the town means that all is funded via the Government’s Sustainable Travel Access Fund, people to get back playing where they have had to stop due to ages and abilities are being catered for – from introductory sessions works closely with local companies and their employees to promote injury. for the very young on pedal-less balance bikes to training courses sustainable forms of travel such as cycling, while the Council’s Each session costs £2 per person. For more information for schoolchildren, refresher sessions that aim to get lapsed cyclists Road Safety Team and its Feel Good in Hartlepool project which contact the Sport and Physical Activity Team on (01429) back in the saddle and more formal adult cycle training. was launched in 2014 to get more local people active, are also 284050 or [email protected] Other initiatives include a home-to-work route planning service both involved in the promotion of cycling and associated training and bike repair and servicing via the Hartlepool Cycle Clinic at opportunities. Summerhill Country Park. The clinic also offers periodic bike Tony Davison, Hartlepool Council’s Sustainable Travel Officer maintenance courses. who co-ordinates the work of the Hartlepool Active Travel Hub, Summerhill Country Park is also home to a purpose-built BMX said: “Cycling is a great way of enjoying the great outdoors while track that regularly holds high-profile regional competitions, whilst keeping fit and healthy and we want to make it accessible to as Email [email protected] Visit www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk the town has a network of cycle routes. The town recently hosted many people as possible.” two community bike rides led by volunteer ride leaders trained by Further information about cycling in Hartlepool is available from the national cycling charity Sustrans. Tony on (01429) 523259 or [email protected] or FeelGoodInHartlepool @FeelGoodinHpool A key event in the town’s sporting calendar is the Big Lime from the Feel Good in Hartlepool project on (01429) 284050 Triathlon - cycling being one of the sport’s three disciplines – and or [email protected] For more information about cycling GetHartlepoolActive @GetHpoolActive this is preceded each year by a series of coaching in the Tees Valley go to www.connectteesvalley.com/cycle.asp

Future Hartlepool Council meetings Hartbeat | P29 PLEASE note that Council meetings may be Children’s Services Committee Audit and Governance Committee Summer safety in the garden subject to change. If you plan to attend please Tuesday 4th July 4pm Wednesday 21st June at 10am check on the Council’s website or call the Tuesday 25th July at 4pm Wednesday 19th July at 10am number below. Tuesday 19th September at 4pm Wednesday 20th September at 10am There’s nothing better if the sun is shining than to drag out the BBQ, fill up the paddling pool and spend the day in the garden with family and friends. But how safe Full Council Neighbourhood Services Committee Health & Wellbeing Board Thursday 22nd June at 7pm Monday 3rd July at 2pm Monday 26th June at 10am are our gardens for children? Thursday 28th September at 7pm Monday 24th July at 3pm Monday 4th September at 10am Monday 11th September at 9am Finance and Policy Committee Safer Hartlepool Partnership Monday 10th July at 10am Regeneration Services Committee Friday 11th August at 10am Monday 24th July at 10am Monday 17th July at 2pm Friday 15th September at 10am Monday 18th September at 10am Monday 24th July at 1pm Sun Safety Paddling Pools Monday 4th September at 2pm North East Regional Joint Health Scrutiny Adult Services Committee Committee Children’s skin is very delicate - and Ponds Thursday 22nd June at 10am Planning Committee Wednesday 27th September at 11am babies’ skin is around 30% thinner than Thursday 13th July at 10am Wednesday 12th July at 10am adult skin - and sunburn is very painful. Small children are attracted to water but don’t understand Thursday 27th July at 10am Wednesday 9th August at 10am For more information about the Council’s Slip on a shirt – make sure your the dangers. Never leave children unattended near paddling Thursday 14th September at 10am Wednesday 6th September at 10am committees and how you can get involved pick children wear t-shirts at all times, especially in water which acts pools. Don’t put a nappy on your baby in a paddling pool as up a copy of this free booklet from all main this will absorb water and become heavy, possibly pulling the Licensing Committee Council buildings, including libraries, or call like a mirror in reflecting the sun. Wednesday 26th July at 10am 01429 523568. Slop on the 30+ sunscreen - always apply a sunscreen with a child under. high sun protection factor (SPF) to your child’s skin. Make sure You may not hear a child who gets into difficulty in water. the product protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Many Drowning can happen in silence - without any splashing or brands produce sunscreen specifically for babies and young screaming - in an instant and in a very small amount of water. children which are less likely to contain additives that might Enough water to cover the mouth and nose is all it takes for a For details of your local councillor(s) contact Hartlepool child to drown. Council on (01429) 523702 or 523704. Anyone irritate the skin. Apply sun cream regularly, particularly if your child is in and out of water, and use lotion on dull days too! Water play items should be cleared away at the end of the Councillors’ ward surgeries intending to attend a meeting is advised to check that day. Paddling pools especially need to be emptied and stored the date, time and venue have not changed. Slap on a hat – children should always wear a hat in the away as they can fill up with enough rain overnight to become a sun, preferably with a brim or cover to the back of the neck. drowning hazard to small children DE BRUCE manor house Sunstroke can be fatal. by morning. Councillors: Stephen Thomas (Labour) l Rob Cook (Labour) l Brenda Harrison (Labour) Councillors:Marjorie James (Labour) l Allan Barclay (Labour) l Stephen Akers-Belcher (Labour) Seek shade or shelter - particularly from 11am-3pm (in the UK) Fence off ponds so they are out of 8 July 10am – 11am West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue 10 July 5pm – 6pm Owton Manor Baptist Church when the sun is usually strongest. Babies less than six months bounds or, better still, fill them in or 12 August 10am – 11am West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue 14 August 5pm – 6pm Rift House Community Centre old should be kept out of direct sunlight. If you’re using a buggy turn them into sandpits. 9 September 10am – 11am West View Community Centre, Miers Avenue 11 September 5pm – 6pm Owton Manor Community Centre attach a parasol to keep your child cool and protected from Children who do survive a near- strong sun. drowning often suffer long-term FENS & ROSSMERE WARD SEATON Slide on some sun glasses – there are plenty of reasonably priced health effects as a result of brain Councillors: Alan Clark (Labour) l Jim Lindridge (Labour) l Bob Buchan (UKIP) Councillors: Paul Thompson (Independent) l James Black (Putting Hartlepool First) injury. 3 July 4pm – 5pm The Heron Room, Fens Primary School 1 July 10.30am – 11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane children’s sunglasses but always look for 100% UV protection. 7 August 3pm – 4pm Rossmere Youth Centre, Rossmere Way 5 August 10.30am – 11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane 4 September 4pm – 5pm The Heron Room, Fens Primary School 9 September 10.30am – 11.30am Seaton Carew Branch Library, Station Lane

FOGGY FURZE VICTORIA Councillors: Kaylee Sirs (Labour) l Kevin Cranney (Labour) l Christopher Akers-Belcher (Labour) Councillors:Carl Richardson (Labour) l Trisha Lawton (Labour) l Lesley Hamilton (Labour) 11 July 5pm – 6pm The Orb, Caledonian Road 1 July 11am – 12pm St Luke’s Parish Centre, Tunstall Avenue BBQ Safety Poisons 12 August 10am – 12noon Browning Avenue Baptist Church 5 August 10.30am – 11.30am Raglan Social Club, Stuart Street 11 September 5pm – 6pm Belle Vue Community Sports Centre 2 September 11am – 12pm Grange Road Methodist Church & Barbecues are involved in many hundreds of gardens Beautiful sunny days Community Centre accidents, the most common being burns and scalds followed and barbecue get-togethers HART by cuts and tears from sharp edges. Very serious burns are tend to go hand in hand with Councillors: David Riddle (Putting Hartlepool First) l Paul Beck (Labour) l Jean Robinson (Labour) council leader’s SURGERIES 1 July 10am – 11am Hartfields Retirement Village, Healthy Living Suite usually as a result of using an accelerant such as petrol to light a few drinks! But alcohol Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher holds surgeries every Monday from 4pm at the Civic Centre. Consultation Room the fuel, causing the barbecue to literally “explode”. is a poison to children. A 5 August 10am – 11am Gillen Arms, Clavering Road Bookings must be made in advance by phoning (01429) 284142. Never light a barbecue in an enclosed space. small amount can cause a 2 September 10am – 11am Hartfields Retirement Village, Healthy Living Suite Never leave children alone near a lit barbecue as excitement child’s blood sugar to drop Consultation Room ARMED FORCES CHAMPION’S SURGERIES can lead to curiosity. dangerously, potentially Prepare the barbecue early to ensure it is at the right causing and coma. HEADLAND & HARBOUR Councillor Allan Barclay now holds surgeries on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm at the Civic Centre. Bookings must be made in advance by phoning (01429) 284142. temperature by the time you want to cook and don’t rush the Alcohol also depresses the central nervous system which is Councillors: Tim Fleming (UKIP) l Mike McLaughlin (Labour) l Shane Moore (UKIP) cooking! Food may look well cooked on the outside but always responsible for co-ordination. 23 June 5.30pm – 6.30pm Burbank Community Centre ensure it is cooked inside too. Keep alcohol in a secure cupboard or high up in a fridge out 7 July 5.30pm – 6.30pm Parish Council Office, Middlegate POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER When getting rid of a disposable barbecue or barbecue coals of the way. If you need to put your drink down put it out of the 4 August 5.30pm – 6.30pm Phoenix Centre, Hindpool Close Barry Coppinger, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, regularly attends community meetings. For 1 September 5.30pm – 6.30pm Hartlepool Diving Club, Hartlepool Marina ensure they have cooled down before placing them in a bin. reach of children. details visit www.cleveland.pcc.police.uk and search for ‘your force, your voice’. The commissioner can also Ensure plates and cutlery are Make sure that garden chemicals, such as weed or insect JESMOND be contacted by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01642 301653. cleared straight away to avoid killer, paints and wood preservers, are locked away, and that Councillors: George Springer (UKIP) l Sandra Belcher (Labour) l John Tennant (UKIP) accidents and use paper plates children are not around when they are used. Ensure children do 22 June 12.30pm – 1.30pm Chatham House Children’s Centre, MEPs and plastic cups where children not play near sprayed plants either, as they may touch them and Chatham Road Jude Kirton-Darling – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 are concerned – it saves on transfer some of the chemicals into their mouths or eyes. 29 July 10.30am – 11.30am Throston Grange Library, Glamorgan Grove Jonathan Arnott – (UKIP) Email: [email protected] washing up too! 26 August 10.30am – 11.30am Lynton Court, Wiltshire Way Paul Brennan – (Labour) Tel: 0191 2465276 23 September 10.30am – 11.30am The Annexe, Wharton Terrace

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ONGOING... JUNE Amy Richardson Studios Golden years of Short Story Workshops SEPTEMBER Amy Richardson Studios Conservation With Tracey Iceton 60 years of Andy Capp River Tees Rediscovered presents their 4th production Presentation celebrating Crossing the Tees Writer in Railway Enthusiasts Discover Reg Smythe, the Presentation about bees showcasing their talented buildings in Hartlepool’s Residence Tracey Iceton is Group Hartlepool man behind the and butterflies from Tees students! | Wed 5th– Sat conservation areas with John running 3 workshops to guide Meeting for former railway internationally successful Valley Wildlife Trust. Bring 8th | 1.45pm & 6.30pm Sat Taylor | Wed 26th | 2pm | you through the process of workers/ enthusiasts of steam Andy Capp cartoon. This along a large empty yoghurt matinee | Hartlepool Town Central Library | T: 272905 | producing a polished story to and modern railways | Mon Family Trusts year marks both the 60th pot to make your own mini Hall Theatre | T: 890000 | FREE (booking preferred) | submit into the Crossing the 4th | 2pm | Central Library anniversary of the first insect hotel! | Thurs 22nd | £10 / £9 conc. | Tees short story competition | T: 272905 | FREE (booking Summer Reading | Wed 2nd, 9th & 16th | publication of Andy Capp and 2-3.30pm | Central Library Book Launch with R. H. Challenge Animal Agents preferred) | I’m Carolyn Tilly, the Partner who way as Attorneys would under a what would have been Reg | T: 272905 | FREE (Booking 6.30pm | Central Library heads the Wills, Probate and Elderly Power of Attorney. Dixon Join the Summer Reading | T: 272905 | £3 (Booking Opportunity to meet the Smythe’s 100th birthday | Sat preferred) | Local author Rachael Dixon Challenge – children aged Client Department at Tilly Bailey & 3rd Jun – September| 10am – required) | artists who form the Since it would be your Trustees History Wardrobe launches her latest novel, A 4-11 are encouraged to read 26:86 Collective Irvine Law Firm. 5pm | Museum of Hartlepool Storytelling of Ravens. Talk six or more books from the Rock Climbing at who control the capital of the | T: 860077 | FREE | presents – Bad Girls and Named after the day and year I am often asked by clients whether Trust Fund including your house, Bonnets and book signing | Sat 8th | library during the holidays to Scugdale (North York of the Chernobyl disaster, Hartlepool Festival of A bold celebration of Austen’s 11am-1pm | Central Library | receive collectable incentives, Moors) 26:86 Collective is made up setting up a Family Trust would be these assets should not in normal Illustration wicked women, and a T: 272905 | FREE | rewards, a certificate and Enjoy a day’s climbing and of established and emerging a good idea for them. The answer circumstances, be taken into account medal for completion! | weaselling led by qualified Enjoy a month-long event revelatory look at clothes and Writers’ Group with artists and designers across is often yes as there are lots of in the assessment of your means for children, families and crime in the 18th Century | Central Library | T: 272905 instructors at Scugdale, the fields of illustrative and Marilyn Longstaff | FREE | the North East’s premier advantages to setting up a Family for contribution to the cost of illustration fans young and old Thurs 22nd | 7pm | Central Join Hartlepool Writers’ Group fine art, textiles, graphic Trust. any residential care fees or other – with world-renowned artists Library | T: 01642 525199| bouldering site. Suitable design and photography | for a workshop and reading Gorge Walking in the outdoor clothing and packed means tested benefits. However, featuring an exhibition of £7 | with Vane Women’s own Lake District Fri 8th | 4.30pm - 8pm | A Trust ensures security and major illustrators’ work | Until lunch required | Fri 4th | Hartlepool Art Gallery | T: protection for your assets and can your Solicitor will need to give you Hot Potato Comedy Club Marilyn Longstaff | Wed 12th Exciting activity led by 9am-3.30pm | Outdoor 29th August | Hartlepool Art | 6.30pm | Central Library | qualified instructors 869706 | FREE | make things as simple as possible for individual advice as to how the Gallery | T: 869706 | FREE | Join Mock the Week’s Gary Activities team @ Summerhill Delaney sharing headline T: 272905 | FREE | descending a stream full of | T: 284584 | £25 including 26:86 Collective your family when you die, in fact the regulations about care fees would Storybook Trail at duties with Ste Porter, plus natural water slides. 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If you are considering setting up a Share a short story and take subject to change) | 16+ | towel and packed lunch Julie Cockburn – The exhibition is a personal A family-friendly musical required | Fri 28th | 9am- Unstitching the invisible A Family Trust provides full Family Trust it is important to take part in outdoor crafts and Sat 24th | 8pm | Hartlepool extravaganza packed with response of each artist to the activities, for ages 2 to 5 | 1st Town Hall Theatre | T: 890000 3.30pm | Outdoor Activities What if, one day we woke from trip to Pripyat and Chernobyl protection for your beneficiaries, advice from Solicitors specialising in song, dance, comedy and the team @ Summerhill | T: slumber, and the world was a and 3rd Tue of the month | | Early bird £7 (up to 1 week unexpected | Thurs 13th – in the Ukraine. The research even if circumstances have changed. this area of law. 9.30am – 11am | Summerhill before the show) then £9 | 284584 | £25 including travel giant apiary? 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