Its because Hartlepool Matters, that's why we do it !

Hartlepool Matters was derived from the Hartlepool Council Tax Payers Union, a group that strives to ensure that Tax Payers funds are spent appropriately at a time where local government scrutiny has never been so important....

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We've seen swathing cuts to local services, yet we see some of the highest housing growth & council taxes in the region, however local services seemingly dont reflect the increases in homes & people we now have residing in our town...

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Now more than ever, its important that significant local issues that get missed by the mainstream press either on purpose or by accident are brought to the attention of the public, with the local council reminded at every possible opportunity that Hartlepool Borough Council must remain open, transparent & more importantly accountable to the local people. 

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Hartlepool Matters strives to show the people of hartlepool through independent reporting that our town must be put first, our services must be fit for purpose & our town must prosper. 

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Following on from the work undertaken by our predecessor groups we will together ensure that Hartlepool as a town maintains its reputation as a great place to live, with a council that promotes growth whilst ensuring the vulnerable are protected. 

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Our reports can be controversial, some may disagree with them, but its our town we strive to see given the best possible opportunity to grow & prosper, and for once unelected persons managing our local council for the first time are raising their roles trousering five figure salaries every year from the tax payer come with accountability to the public, where years ago they were allowed to roam almost without fear of any consequences. 

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Its because Hartlepool Matters is why we do this !