Hartlepool local election
Hart ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
8 candidates stood in the Hart ward.
See Full Results-
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Jake Ethan Swinburne
Labour Party
535 votes
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Rob Cook
Independent
205 votes
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Michael Brookes
Green Party
189 votes
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David Nicholson
Conservative and Unionist Party
186 votes
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Jo Banks
Independent
132 votes
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Stuart Alan Campbell
Independent
68 votes
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Barry McKinstray
Liberal Democrats
46 votes
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