Restoration Project
Renovating the Burnley HQ Energy Hubs to create a thriving enterprise hub for Hartlepool businesses. Funded by the National Lottery and regional grants, the project has transformed a heritage building into a modern workspace.
Heritage · Enterprise · Community
HEET Project
Supporting local people to make their homes warmer and more energy efficient. The Hartlepool Energy Efficiency Team works directly with households to reduce bills and carbon footprint through targeted interventions and funding navigation.
Energy · Housing · Wellbeing
Get Connected
Connecting Hartlepool residents with cheap, pay-as-you-go internet access to tackle digital exclusion. Targeting low-income households, older residents, and those who have never been online.
Digital · Inclusion · Connectivity
Business for Communities
Pairing local businesses with community organisations to create mutually beneficial relationships. Businesses gain brand profile and community connection; organisations gain resource, skills, and support.
Business · Partnership · VCS
Energy Advice Stall
Free energy advice for Hartlepool residents at community locations across the town. Helping people reduce bills, access grants, and understand their energy rights — with no means testing and no appointment needed.
Energy · Advice · Access
Wheels 2 Work
Providing affordable transport solutions for people seeking employment in Hartlepool. Removes the transport barrier that prevents many residents from accessing jobs, training, and opportunities.
Transport · Employment · Access
Car Club
An eco car hire group for Hartlepool residents. Members access a shared electric vehicle fleet at affordable rates, reducing car ownership costs and carbon emissions across the town.
Electric · Sustainability · Shared
West Park Solar School
Making schools more energy efficient through solar power installation. A 38kW array was installed at West Park, saving the school significant energy costs and providing a live teaching resource on renewable energy.
Solar · Education · Green energyWant to get involved?
Business First is always looking for partners, funders, and organisations who share our vision for a stronger, greener, more connected Hartlepool.
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