Produced by Hartlepool Council and wholly funded from advertising Autumn 2015 LOOK INSIDE FOR YOUR THEATRE & CINEMA GUIDE Bringing Sowing the seeds of success Refugee help CIVIC leaders in Hartlepool ONE of the main talking points throughout the Borough Council.” have written to Prime Minister town this summer has been the amazing display Ann Luke said: “The David Cameron offering your dream of wild flowers in various locations. flowers around town Hartlepool Council is behind the initiative and is look fantastic.” support in tackling the ongoing delighted with the impact. Michael Crackett- Syrian refugee crisis. home closer Councillor Marjorie James, Chair of the Council’s Baker commented: Councillor Christopher Akers- Neighbourhood Services Policy Committee, said: “You so got this right Belcher, Leader of Hartlepool “We trialled the wild flower planting scheme Hartlepool Council. You Borough Council, said: “We’ve last year along the A689 approach road into have brought joy to the all seen the horrific images Hartlepool. It was very well received by local community. Everyone on television in recent weeks residents and people visiting the town so we talked about it and the Wild flowers along as a result of the Syrian crisis decided to extend the planting to various locations wildlife have had a Coronation Drive and we can’t just sit back and this year. great environment to watch events unfold before our “The Council works very hard to make best help them thrive.” very eyes. use of its limited resources to make the town Councillor James “We have a responsibility to as attractive as possible and once again we’ve added: “Planting schemes like this have other play our part and provide refuge received some really positive feedback.” environmental benefits as they play their part in and sanctuary in Hartlepool Local people took to social media to praise the helping to protect honey bees, butterflies and other to some of these families and Council. Anneli Ferrier commented, “These look insects.” we have made this offer to Mr beautiful around the town. Well done Hartlepool Cameron. “We need to show a high degree of humanity and provide Council opposes courts closure a safe haven for families during a time of unprecedented need.” THE proposed closure of Hartlepool’s Magistrates’ travelling to Middlesbrough if the closures go Court and County Court is being vehemently ahead. opposed. “It is vitally important that we fight to retain court Brewery book Hartlepool Council is spearheading the campaign, services in Hartlepool because once they have gone A NEW book charting the 150- supported by the town’s MP Iain Wright and the it will be so hard, if not impossible, to get them year history of Camerons Brewery Bench of Justices, and is urging people to express back.” has gone on sale in the town. their dissatisfaction by taking part in a Government The Ministry of Justice is proposing to close the The History of the Lion Brewery consultation. Hartlepool courts and transfer their business to has been written by Marie- Hartlepool is one of 115 court and tribunal Teesside Magistrates’ Court and County Court in Louise McKay, who manages We will shortly be releasing a These homes will benefit from the usual hearing centres in England and Wales that could Middlesbrough. the brewery’s Visitor Centre on It argues that many current courts and tribunal limited number of spacious 2 Thirteen Group high standard of close and see services transferred elsewhere. Stockton Road. Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, the Leader buildings are under-used and of poor quality, and The 100-page book with lots of bedroom homes for sale through fittings and generous room sizes. of Hartlepool Council, said: “We are vehemently says the proposed closures are part of a wider illustrations covers the full history package of measures that will modernise the justice opposed to this proposal. since 1865 including the brands, shared ownership at Raby Gardens, You can register your interest for these “It is inconceivable that a town the size of system. takeovers, transport, beers and Hartlepool should not have its own Magistrates’ People can also get further information and take Hartlepool. You could initially own brand new homes now and receive the people behind the famous Court and County Court. It will be so unfair to part in the consultation, which runs until 8 October between 25% and 75% of the property more information from us when they brewery. people who will be forced to bear the cost of 2015, by visiting http://tinyurl.com/oykbk5g and you can buy outright in the future are released for sale. So, why not give It costs £12 and can be obtained from Atkinson Print in if you want to - ideal for first time our Home Sales Advisors a call to find Church Street and Camerons buyers or small families. out more! Wave of support for free swims Brewery Visitor Centre. HARTLEPOOL Council’s free swimming scheme commented: “The free swims initiative has proved Prices starting from for local youngsters over the summer holiday once again to be a huge success and it’s great to period has once again proved to be a huge see so many people involved in a physical activity. success. “The Council is fully aware of the financial to The initiative was trialled by the authority in pressures facing many families which is why we £23,750 £71,250 2013 but is now a permanent fixture. 6,369 introduced the scheme to make facilities like Mill children benefitted from free swims this year - up House more accessible to all the community. for a 25% share* for a 75% share* from 5,147 in summer 2014. “The scheme continues to go from strength to Under the scheme, children under the age of 16 strength with an increase of 24% on 2014.” *Terms and conditions apply. swim for free on weekday mornings at the town’s As part of the scheme, Hartlepool Council also Mill House Leisure Centre. provided free bus transport to and from Mill House Leisure Centre for under 16s with pick-up points For more information, get in touch. Councillor Chris Simmons, Chair of Hartlepool Marie-Louise McKay. www.thirteenhomes.co.uk Council’s Children’s Services Policy Committee, from every school across the town. call 0300 111 1000 Cover Picture: Blooming displays of wild flowers have been the talking point over the summer Editorial: 01429 523510 Advertising: Lesley Palmer Associates | 01642 760700 | [email protected] email [email protected] Design: Zeta Interactive | 01642 808351 | www.zetainteractive.com Hartbeat is available in braille and articles can be translated into other languages. For information telephone 01429 523510. You can also read Hartbeat online at www.hartlepool.gov.uk or by scanning the QR code Follow Hartlepool Council on Facebook and Twitter: /hartlepoolcouncil @HpoolCouncil Hartbeat | P4 Tourism boost K I T C H E N S B A T H R O O M S BEDROOMS Work starts THREE striking naval objects have taken up residence outside Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience as a prelude to on centre an exciting new chapter for the town. The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) QUALITY WORK has started on a multi-million has committed to creating a Museum for the North at pound centre in the town which will The site of the new Centre for THAT DOESN'T COST thE EARth provide vital services for people with Independent Living. Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience and will take over the site disabilities and the local community. from Hartlepool Council in April next year. Hartlepool Council is behind the In a small taster of what’s to come, two large bright ambitious project to provide the Centre will provide the very best services for orange British Mark 17 sea mines and a large naval gun for Independent Living (CIL) on the site people in our town with disabilities have been transferred from the NMRN in Portsmouth of the current Havelock Centre in the along with vital other facilities for the to Hartlepool’s Burbank area of town. local community.” Maritime Services from the existing Havelock Hartlepool Council’s Building Design Experience. Centre and Warren Road facility at & Construction Section is the main Over the Oakesway will transfer into the state- contractor for the development while coming years the of-the-art £4million building when it is local firm Gus Robinson Developments NMRN will invest completed in September 2016. is carrying out some of the sub- heavily in the contract work. Councillor Carl Richardson, Chair site, which will FULLY FITTED OR SUPPLY ONLY of the Council’s Adult Services Policy The Council has assured both feature a range service users and local residents that Committee, said: “Despite the severe of items from Find us on Pop along to our showroom for stunning they will be kept fully informed during Councillor Stephen Akers-Belcher pictured with the financial constraints being imposed its world-class new arrivals at Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience. the development work. ideas and a personal, great value service on the Council, we are still managing collection. It’s For further information, contact to secure investment in services estimated that the Neil Harrison at Hartlepool Council on and facilities by being creative and new development will attract an extra 140,000 visitors to 01429 284371 or email innovative. the town every year. [email protected] “There’s no doubt that this facility Councillor Stephen Akers-Belcher, Vice-Chair of the Council’s Regeneration Services Policy Committee, said: “Once it’s complete, the NMRN’s Museum for the North will draw visitors from far and wide and will be a Apprentices are our future massive boost for the town and its economy.